Philanthropy in Phocus

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

They will get a better understanding of the capabilities of blind individuals, especially in the workforce, and how changing perceptions can end up changing lives and organizations.

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About Scott Thornhill: Director of Public Policy for Alphapointe, a non-profit organization with the mission to empower people who are blind through opportunities for employment and personal development. Scott is responsible for issues such as government relations, successful employment, innovation and more for Alphapointe. 

Name of your organization: Alphapointe

Website: www.alphapointe.org

Facebook: Alphapointe NY, Alphapointe

Instagram: AlphapointeNY, AlphapointeKC

LinkedIn: Alphapointe

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

People will learn how they can help to transform lives, families and communities

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About SJI: We know education is core to rehabilitation and ultimately to individual, family and community restoration. As educators and community leaders we have firsthand seen the transformative power of education. And we are transforming lives and the way things can be done. 

About Kerry: Dr. Kerry Spooner is a professor, writer, founder and President of Sound Justice Initiative a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that provides liberal arts courses in county jails and, through SJI’s Education Pathway Program, help court-involved people into post-secondary educational programs and high-skills vocational training. Dr. Spooner worked for the Suffolk County Department of Labor helping clients become financially self-sufficient. Before teaching in the jails, Dr. Spooner has years of experience assessing the barriers of those who are in conditions that put them at risk of poverty and incarceration and creating a pathway out. 

Website: https://sound-justice.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sound-justice-initiative/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundJustice

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

No girl or volunteer is ever turned away from Girl Scouts. The revenue from this event is essential to delivering vital programs and services, providing financial aid for our families in need, as well as to help us maintain our two camp locations in Bayport and Yaphank, one of which includes our community-accessible Discovery World STEM Center. 

The STEM Center offers girls a first-rate, hands-on approach to exploring a whole new world through experiments and demonstrations, special guest presentations and field trips. A place for girls to feel comfortable and be themselves. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment for all girls.

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Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. 

Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges- whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Tammy Severino is an experienced leader in the area of Women's Empowerment. President & CEO at Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. As the Interim President and CEO, responsible for providing leadership, along with strategic and tactical management. Direct day-to-day operations of the Council and carry out the vision of the Council's Board of Directors in order to meet the organization's goals in serving the girl and adult volunteers of Suffolk County. Responsible for stewardship of the Council's human, material and fiscal assets, and advancing the Council's relevance in communities we serve. Responsible for advancing the Girl Scout brand and image throughout the Country. Ensure sufficient resources for the Council to provide critical programming through effective planning, managing and implementation of the Council's revenue generating and fund development programs and initiatives.

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

They will learn more about our extraordinary community of grantees and donors.

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North Star Fund is a social justice fund that supports grassroots organizing led by communities of color building power in New York City and the Hudson Valley. We organize people across race and class to give, in support of these movements.

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Kofo Anifalaje joined North Star Fund as a development assistant in 2011 and over the years earned and learned her way to development director. Kofo studied political science and African American studies at Wesleyan University. She completed her graduate degree at Carnegie Mellon University in public policy and management. While in grad school, Kofo was the policy director at New Voices Pittsburgh—a reproductive justice organization led by women of color. There she learned how all questions of public policy impact women in very specific ways.Upon achieving her master’s degree, Kofo returned to Brooklyn where she was born and raised, heeding her mother’s words to “be useful, be of service, and make the world a better place.” North Star Fund was the place for her to do just that—an organization where everyone understands the interconnectedness of the issues.

Website: https://northstarfund.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northstarfund/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthStarFund/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-star-fund/

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will learn about the plight of families caring for critically ill children; the resources available at no cost through Friends of Karen; and the many opportunities that are available for getting involved and making a difference to help children and families experiencing an unimaginably difficult time.

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About Judith Factor: 

Judy received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Boston University. In addition, she earned a certificate from Columbia University Business School’s Institute for Not-for-Profit Management. Her many years of experience in the non-profit sector include National Director of Development for Women’s American ORT in New York; Director of Development and Administration for The Synergos Institute; Director of Development and Public Relations for the International Peace Academy; and Executive Director of Metro International (now known as One to World). About 

About Leslie Bellissimo: 

She is the Regional Director for Friends of Karen since March 2021 overseeing the LI & NYC Metro markets. The primary role is to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of current and prospective individual and corporate donors and special event sponsors. Leslie has a Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing degree from the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, NY. 

About 'Friends of Karen': 

The core belief is that no family should have to face their child’s illness alone. They are proud of our more than four decades of experience guiding families from all walks of life and all cultural backgrounds. Friends of Karen serves families with a child (newborn through age 21) who has been diagnosed with and is actively in treatment for cancer or another life-threatening illness. These services are provided at no cost to families.

'Friends of Karen' Information:

Website: www.friendsofkaren.org

Facebook: @friendsofkaren

Instagram: @friendsofkaren

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/friends-of-karen/

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

Hopefully, the audience will be able to: 

1- Recognize and Honor those who Support our Country 

2- Support the Education of Military, Veterans, and their Families 

3- Support Veteran Causes 

4- Educate the next generation using the Bob Feller Story

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The mission of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation is to recognize and honor our service members and those who support them; to provide support to military families and veteran causes; and to educate on the lessons of citizenship, sacrifice, and service to one’s country.

Website: https://www.actofvaloraward.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bob-feller-act-of-valor-award-foundation/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/ActofValorAward/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actofvaloraward/

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

They will learn how Nonprofit goes hand to hand with Real Estate.

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About Danielle Taylor: 

As the founder and leader of a highly successful non-profit foundation for the past 10 years, the YOLO Strong Foundation, Dannie has proven that it’s possible to be a successful Realtor while giving back to the community. With a relentless passion to help local families, Dannie has made the bold commitment to donate a portion of her real estate sale proceeds to benefit local children in need. 

About YOLO: We are strong women with the passion, determination & unwavering ambition to give back & make a meaningful impact. We will make a difference in the lives of sick children & their families in our local communities who are suffering from adversity & trying to overcome life-changing circumstances.

Website: https://www.yolostrong.com/home

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielletaylorhomes/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YOLOstrong/

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

Hopefully, the audience will become inspired to learn more about why art-based diversion programs, like Young New Yorkers, are needed to alter the way we think about alternatives to incarceration options for our young people. Further, I anticipate an engaging conversation with listeners that will connect them with the mission of Young New Yorkers’ work.

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About Bobbie Brown:

Bobbie brings over 10 years of experience in community development, criminal justice, and education, including her recent role as the Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York Law Department.

Previously, Bobbie served as the Associate Director of Community Partnerships for the BrooklynDistrict Attorney’s Office. Ms. Brown has held directorial positions with the Harlem Children’s Zone, Brooklyn College, the New York City Department of Education, and the charter school network, Success Academy. She holds a B.A. from Johnson C. Smith University, an M.A. in Government and politics from St. John's University, and a J.D. from the CUNY School of Law. Ms. Brown is also an artist.

Name of your organization:Young New Yorkers

Website: https://www.youngnewyorkers.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungNewYorkers/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngnewyorkers/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/young-new-yorkers

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The opportunity to learn more about our initiatives, partnerships, and funds that serve and are led by girls, femmes and women of Color.

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About Maheen Kaleem:

Maheen (she/her) has dedicated her life to creating a world where girls of color are safe and free. She has almost twenty years of experience supporting youth and families impacted by interpersonal and state violence, and making way for those traditionally marginalized from formal sites of power to lead efforts to advance racial and gender justice. In the various roles she has held, she has always grounded her work in the wisdom of women and girls of color who have survived the carceral system, sexual exploitation, and abuse. 

About Grantmakers: G4GC is a philanthropic organization with a mission to cultivate and mobilize resources in support of girls* of color. Our mission to resource and support transformative organizing work that dismantles systems of oppression in the U.S. and territories is founded on an infrastructure that reflects our values, a culture of partnership, healing, reciprocity, and love. 

Org Name: Grantmakers for Girls of Color 

Instagram: @g4gc_org 

Twitter: @g4gc

Facebook: Grantmakers for Girls of Color

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