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2009 Celebrating Women® Breakfast
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On May 14, 2009, over 2000 women and men attended our 22nd Celebrating Women® Breakfast honoring the work of our current grantees and the accomplishments of trailblazing women.
This year’s honorees were: Ambassador Swanee Hunt, whose illustrious career as a diplomat, professor, and philanthropist spans decades; Grammy Award winner Angèlique Kidjo, one of the most electrifying performers in pop music and UNICEF and OXFAM goodwill Ambassador; Lilly Ledbetter, whose indefatigable advocacy for pay equity led to the creation of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law by President Obama on January 29, 2009; and Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner as well as Oscar nominee, Queen Latifah, acclaimed actress, musician, model and entrepreneur.
New York City Mayor Bloomberg applauded NYWF® for being the “source of hope and support for so many women living in poverty” and noted that “support is even more important now given these tough economic times.” On behalf of NYWF, Queen Latifah launched RISE–NYC! a three year initiative in response to the harshest economic downturn in decades. The initiative will raise a minimum of $10 million to New York City community–based organizations working with women and families hardest hit by the economic crisis. Grantee partner speakers Shaquana Blount, participant of Girls Education and Mentoring Services and Leslie Campbell, participant of College and Community Fellowship, moved audiences with their stories of courage, perseverance and transformation. Angèlique Kidjo closed the morning with a spellbinding performance.
We thank all our supporters – donors, partners, and volunteers – for making this year’s breakfast a success!
For more information about RISE–NYC! risenyc@nywf.org or www.risenyc.org
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The 2009 Fall grant cycle is open to returning grantee partners ONLY. If you are a returning grantee partner, you will be contacted directly regarding the re-application process.
If you are a NEW APPLICANT to the Foundation, please revisit our site in September 2009. For more information about our grantmaking process.
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“Until a few years ago, I thought that the opportunity to be involved in philanthropy was for someone of a much higher socio-economic status! This misconception shifted once I learned that donating my time was a philanthropic act that could contribute to shaping the type of society that I have always envisioned was possible.”
Read GAC Member, Jennifer Weidenbaum’s inspiring interview. full interview
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The Audre Lorde Project
The Audre Lorde Project (ALP) is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit and Trans (LGBTST) People of Color Center for community organizing. ALP’s programs fall into two areas: community organizing around issues of police violence, immigrant rights and trans people and youth; and a resource center focused on capacity-building, community building and training for LGBTST organizations and individuals. The TransJustice program seeks to organize for the rights of LGBTST communities to access employment and educational opportunities, gain recognition of identities, and use restrooms, locker rooms and living accommodations free from gender profiling and fear of arrest, as well as to bring about an end to daily harassment, discrimination and violence. www.alp.org
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African Hope Committee
The African Hope Committee (AHC) provides health education, welfare information, and immigration services and functions as a multilingual information clearinghouse and referral service connecting African immigrants living in New York City to support services. AHC’s HIV/AIDS education and prevention program focuses on increasing awareness and knowledge of HIV/AIDS among African immigrant women through community outreach and culturally and linguistically appropriate educational workshops. AHC partners with other community-based organizations, medical providers, and religious leaders to help dismantle stigmas around HIV/AIDS and increase access to health information and preventive care services. www.afriquehope.org
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