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Film Screening of Loira Limbal and Vee Bravo’s film Estilo Hip Hop
Date: Tuesday, April 13
Time: *6:30 PM – Cocktails *7:00 PM – Featured Speakers
*7:15 PM – Film Screening
(Q&A with the Filmmakers to follow)
Location: L’Oréal
575 Fifth Avenue (entrance on 47th St.)
Take the 4,5,6, 7, or S to 42nd St.
The Committee For the Future invites you to a screening of Loira Limbal and Vee Bravo’s film Estilo Hip Hop.
Estilo Hip Hop is a feature length documentary that chronicles the lives of three hip hop enthusiasts from Brazil, Chile, and Cuba who firmly believe that hip hop can change the world. As we delve into the lives of Eli Efi, Guerrillero Okulto, and Magia, we learn of three inspirational leaders responsible for mobilizing young people to become politically active. However, the personal issues affecting the three protagonists prove to be as overwhelming as the challenges posed by their political work. As the stakes assume a greater risk, Eli Efi, Guerrillero, and Magia make life-altering decisions that ultimately impact the course of their lives and that of the hip hop movement.
www.estilohiphop.net
RSVP is required and space is limited!
$10 Suggested Donation
Please RSVP by Monday, April 12th to Madeline Lamour Holder at (212) 261-4637 or mholder@nywf.org
A special thank you to the New York Women in Film and Television and L’Oréal USA for gift bags, raffle prizes, and their overall support for this event!
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2009 Celebrating Women® Breakfast
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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Celebrating Bronx Women Entrepreneurs
New York, NY–On March 31, 2009, The New York Women’s Foundation® (NYWF®) was honored by Hunts Point Economic Development Corporation, during its Celebrating Bronx Women Entrepreneurs event. The award ceremony took place at the New York Botanical Garden, located at 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY.
NYWF® was presented the Visionary Award for its significant contributions in fostering the efforts of women entrepreneurs and of nonprofit organizations by providing vital social and economic empowerment services to the women of New York.
"The work of the Hunts Point Economic Development Corporation truly makes a difference in New York State. They embody what is possible when each of us invests in making our communities a better place for everyone to live and work." said Ana Oliveira, President and CEO, NYWF® "This is an important moment," Ms. Oliveira continued, "as a whole, more women have become poor in the last twenty years. Positively, the number of women business owners has increased. This is not a time for shyness. We must seize the moment and shape it – and offer solutions."
Celebrating Bronx Women Entrepreneurs was sponsored by US Small Business Administration, Citibank, Monroe College and others, and also featured booths by graduates of the Women’s Business Resource Center. The event concluded with a special musical performance featuring The Bronx Global Learning Institute for Girls 1st Grade Violinist, who delighted guests and received a standing ovation. (more details)
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Neighborhood Dinner 2009, Brooklyn
The 15th annual Neighborhood Dinner brings together our Board, Alumnae, Grantees, Friends, Staff and newcomers for a fall celebration of women leaders who are developing solutions to the challenges in their community.
The Neighborhood Leadership Award promotes the power of women acting in and for their communities. The awards honor women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their community and committed involvement in neighborhood-based work on behalf of women and girls over a substantial period of time. [more]
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Fall Dinner 2009
Step Out and Step Up with the New York Women’s Foundation as we honor Elizabeth and Herb Sturz and Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas D. Kristof at our Fall Dinner on October 14, 2009.
The Stepping Up Award is presented to New Yorkers who serve as role models and demonstrate courageous leadership, vision and commitment to women and girls as individuals and as a couple. [more]
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Girl Leadership Day 2009
NYWF’s Girls Leadership Day was held last Saturday at Hunter College and it was a great success! 150 girls from our grantee partner organizations came together around the theme of Economic Justice for Young Women in New York City. Activities included workshops on searching for jobs, maintaining credit, and philanthropy; a keynote speech by the young women owners of DANNIJO Jewelry; and a networking lunch with 30 professional women.
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Committee for the Future Meeting
NYWF® affinity group Committee for the Future (CFF) held its monthly meeting at Ernst&Young on February 10th. Their goal this year is to raise $100,000 for the Foundation. To date, they have raised over $20,000. One of the primary ways the CFF encourages others to support the Foundation is by holding small, intimate parlor meetings, usually located in someone’s home where the guests are introduced to the Foundation’s mission and experience a presentation from a grantee partner organization. The CFF is a great way to network with other professionals, learn about the Foundation and meet people who are working on the front lines to improve the lives of women and girls in New York City. In addition to its regular activities, the members are busy preparing for their upcoming ten year anniversary celebration on April 2nd.
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“Sip, Shop and Swap”
On Thursday January 29, 2009, Circle of Sisters for Social Change (COS) co–sponsored an event with the Asian Women Giving Circle (AWGC) called “Sip, Shop, and Swap” at the Mertz–Gilmore Foundation. COS teamed up with AWGC as a part of a 2009 initiative to create ties with other affinity groups in the city. At the event, speakers from two non–profit organizations familiarized guests with their work; NYWF grantee Center for Family Life in Sunset Park and The Heart Health Project, funded by AWGC. Tuhina De O’Connor, NYWF® Board member and AWGC member, led an informative wine tasting session, featuring wines that can fit one’s budget. The “shop” and “swap” came in the form of an eBay style sale, comprised of gently used items the attendees brought themselves from Manolo Blanick shoes to Prada tops to Christmas decorations. The proceeds from the sale were given as donations to the two co–sponsors.
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Grants Advisory Committee
On January 13th, NYWF® Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) met for the orientation and kick–off for the first cycle of grant making for 2009. The GAC is a volunteer team of women from diverse backgrounds who are the cornerstone of the Foundation’s participatory grant making process. In small groups of 2 and 3, they conduct up to four site visits to eligible organizations, report their findings and make recommendations to the NYWF® Board – they are “the eyes and ears” of the Foundation. The economic downturn and its impact on the Foundation’s grantmaking and on community–based organizations were the main topics of concern for the committee members. Despite the difficulties that will come with the economic downturn, Oliveira assured volunteers that NYWF® intends to keep funding at the same level as last year.
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Celebrating Women’s Breakfast 2008: Become The Change |
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NYWF® and Community Partners Convene Forum on Defining and Measuring Poverty in New York City. |
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NYWF® Teams up With New York Liberty to Promote Women’s Empowerment Through Sports |
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The New York Women’s Foundation® to Host 2007 Neighborhood Dinner in Queens! |
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Networking for Young Women: Strategies to Build Relationships |
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Girls Leadership Day 2007 |
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Celebrating Women® Breakfast 2007 |
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Faith, Feminism and Philanthropy; Exploring Women’s Leadership and Activism |
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Young Women Responding to HIV/AIDS: Activism in New York City |
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Neighborhood Dinner, 2006 – Lower Manhattan |
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Faith Feminism and Philanthropy 2006 |
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Celebrating Women ® Breakfast 2006, Life Changing |
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Neighborhood Dinner 2005, Brooklyn |
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Celebrating Women® Breakfast 2005, Be The Change |
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Neighborhood Dinner 2004, Bronx |
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Women For Women - 15 Monologues |
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Celebrating Women® Breakfast 2004, Be Courageous |
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Neighborhood Dinner 2003, Queens |
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Celebrating Women® Breakfast 2003, Women Living Courageous Lives |
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2003 Public Forum
Unlocking the Door: Creative Solutions
to Domestic Violence |
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Celebrating Women® Breakfast 2002, Fifteen Years of Women Helping Women |
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2002 Public Forum
Women on Welfare: Where are They Going? |
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2001 Public Forum
Women and NYC's Low-Wage Labor Market:
Is a Living Wage Possible? |
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