This September during NYFW a unique collaboration will hit the runway. AMCONYC, an event production, influencer marketing, PR & branding agency has teamed up with Variety the Children’s Charity of New York and one of its cohorts, The Door, to … Read More
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Attention 2017 LOI Applicants
As of February 2017 Variety the Children’s Charity of New York has put all LOI on hold while we restructure in-house. We will be holding on to all of your LOI’s and will be in touch later this year with … Read More
The Youth Behind the Wishing Well Campaign: Edwin’s Story
When Edwin Almonte first steps foot into the room, you can just feel the warmth of an old soul radiating off of him. He is confident and comfortable with an honest smile. He joined The Door, one of Variety New … Read More
The Heart of Our Work: What Really Grows from Grassroots
By Jessica Bynoe Nearly seven years ago Variety New York made a commitment to support grassroots transformative arts organizations in the tri-state area. We get a lot of questions about our definition of grassroots. Is it the size? Is it … Read More
Grantee Spotlight: Artistic Noise
Artistic Noise exists to bring the freedom and power of artistic practice to young people who are incarcerated, on probation, or otherwise involved in the justice system. Through visual arts and entrepreneurship programs in Massachusetts and New York, Artistic Noise … Read More
Grantee Spotlight: MarbleJam Kids
MarbleJam Kids is an organization that serves individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related developmental disabilities with Creative Arts Therapies and opportunities for arts experiences. The programs offered range in individual therapeutic sessions to group activities, each using the mediums … Read More
Grantee Spotlight: The Possibility Project
The Possibility Project uses the performing arts to bring diverse groups of teenagers together to transform the negative forces in their lives and communities into positive action. Through a ten-month creative process, each group of youth learns to build relationships … Read More
Grantee Spotlight: Voices UnBroken
Voices UnBroken is a Bronx-based nonprofit that provides underheard members of the community – specifically youth ages 12-24 – with tools and opportunities for creative self-expression. Voices UnBroken was founded 15 years ago with the belief that all people have … Read More
Grantee Spotlight: Together in Dance
Together in Dance is an arts in education organization that provides creative movement and musical theater residencies to diverse school communities throughout New York City. The emphasis is on collaboration as children learn about the respective art form and create … Read More
The Heart of Our Work: Four Days, Four Lessons on Twitter
By Jessica Bynoe Over the past few weeks I have had at least half a dozen conversations convincing me of the importance of twitter. As someone who did not have a computer until I was 18, start a facebook page … Read More