At our Virtual Spring Benefit, we shared our commitment in being a constant, sustainable support for our 60+ affiliates who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Because of this commitment, our goal was to raise $100K, which included a generous donor offering to match all donations up to $50K.
After disbursing two rounds of Relief Fund grants in April and May, we distributed our final two founds in June. Find out the generous amount of the total Relief Fund grants!
Note: We asked our Hope for New York volunteer to share his experience (and photos) attending the Pray March Act protest on Tuesday, June 2 in Brooklyn. Read a prayer by Alex to racial reconciliation and justice in our country.
I remember that Tuesday, May 26. In my excessive perusal of social
Note: We asked a Hope for New York volunteer to share his personal experience attending the Pray March Act protest on Tuesday, June 2, and to share a prayer for our country to recognize and work toward resolving racial injustice.
Father God, who is in heaven.
Holy be your name in New York City.
Updated: Tuesday, June 3
Our hearts are heavy as we continue to pray, lament and grieve the recent events surrounding racial injustice and violence in our city and country. We mourn together for the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the many more unnamed who have been