Girl Be Heard Thinks Globally, Acts Locally On May 12, 2014, Girl Be Heard participants performed a piece they wrote about the 267 girls kidnapped in Nigeria for a rally and press conference on the steps of City Hall. This … Read More
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The Heart of Our Work
As many of you know, one of Variety New York’s biggest fundraisers-the You’ve Gotta Have Heart Awards-is just over a month away. With the event upon us, it is a good time to recognize the value of mission based fundraising. … Read More
Grants Spotlight: Step-in-School
On March 1st, 2014, Step-in-School facilitated their 3rd annual Saturday School Step Workshop in Partnership with the Team Schools in Newark NJ. At this event, over 250 students and parents participated in an interactive Learning workshop, facilitated by a team … Read More
Grants Spotlight: Kids Creative
Walk through the halls after school at PS 102 in East Harlem or PS 536 in The Bronx and you will hear the sound of kids laughing, writing music, reciting poetry, dancing, and taking acting classes. Thankfully, Variety the Children’s … Read More
The Heart of Our Work
Funder Site Visits: Setting a Tone of Reciprocity & Mutuality By: Jessica Bynoe, Executive Director In the world of grantmaking, a site visit is a common strategy for funders to use to evaluate a current grantee, or assess a potential … Read More
Grants Spotlight: Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
Over 1,500 children with cancer and other serious illnesses at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital were better able to better cope with their illnesses in 2013 thanks to Variety New York’s grant to the hospital. The grant is in partnership with … Read More
Grants Spotlight: The Door
Founded in 1972, The Door empowers educationally and economically disadvantaged youth to reach their potential by providing a complete range of services all under one roof. Each year more than 11,000 young people from all five New York City boroughs … Read More