What they call their work
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for underprivileged students in New York CityAwards grants to support the education of underserved students in New York City, with scholarship recipients achieving a 100% graduation rate to date. The foundation has raised $100,000 specifically for this grant program.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating community food pantry and distribution programs in East Flatbush, NYCRuns a food pantry in East Flatbush that provides bi-weekly grocery distributions and hosts regular community dinners, distributing over 5,000 bags of food and serving 15,000 people by year-end. The program is supported by community partnerships and fundraising efforts.
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Who they work with
- BMCC (Borough of Manhattan Community College) Partner — Sends scholars to BMCC.
- Deloitte Partner — Collaborates to provide expertise and resources that help nonprofits grow, innovate, and expand their impact.
- Deloitte Partner — Community partner supporting the foundation's programs.
- Drexel University Partner — Sends scholars to Drexel University.
- GoLaunchpad Partner — Community partner supporting the foundation's programs.
- Harvard University Partner — Sends scholars to Harvard University.
- Hunter College Partner — Sends scholars to Hunter College.
- LaunchPad Partner — Partners on a career pathway program that connects young adults with mentorship, training, and opportunities in entertainment, sports, and finance.
- New York City Partner — Geographic focus and operational area for community-based food programs, scholarships, and partnerships.
- North Carolina A&T State University Partner — Sends scholars to North Carolina A&T State University.
- Nue Movement Partner — Community partner supporting the foundation's programs.
- Nue Mvmnt Partner — Collaborates to create spaces that ignite creativity, spark meaningful connections, and elevate diverse voices through collaboration, storytelling, and immersive experiences.
- Rising Ground Partner — Community partner supporting the foundation's programs.
- Rising Ground Partner — Partners with one of New York’s oldest and largest human services organizations that supports tens of thousands of children, families, and individuals annually through care, education, and community programs.
- Savannah College of Art and Design Partner — Sends scholars to Savannah College of Art and Design.
- St. John's University Partner — Sends scholars to St. John's University.
- The Yard Partner — Community partner supporting the foundation's programs.
- The Yard Partner — Partners to offer free programs including youth workshops and resource fairs that foster connection, learning, and family support.
- University of Notre Dame Partner — Sends scholars to the University of Notre Dame.
- Yes Chef Food Fest Partner — Collaborates on a high-energy food festival showcasing New York’s top restaurants and culinary creativity in an immersive, community-driven experience.
- YesChef Food Fest Partner — Community partner supporting the foundation's programs.
- YesChef Merch Partner — Community partner supporting the foundation's programs.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Two-Generation Approach to Opportunity 109 orgsmethodology: two_generation_approachBy simultaneously addressing food insecurity and educational access, the foundation creates conditions for both immediate stability and long-term upward mobility in underserved families, because meeting basic needs enables caregivers to support children’s learning while also pursuing their own growth.shared approach: Holistic Child Development →
- Community-Integrated Food Distribution 16 orgsmethodology: community_centered_distributionBy combining food distribution with shared community meals, the foundation increases engagement and builds trust, because communal eating fosters dignity and strengthens relationships that sustain long-term participation in support programs.shared approach: Mutual Aid and Dignity-Centered Access →