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Type Media Center Shares Tribute to Perry Rosenstein
December 22, 2020
“A quiet giant.” That’s how Perry Rosenstein is described in this beautiful tribute video by Type Media Center. Perry’s philanthropy was largely behind the scenes, but has supported some of the most prominent progressive journalists and activists of our time. His commitment to equity and justice lives on in their Read More
New Round of Puffin Advisory Board Community Response Grants
December 10, 2020
Puffin’s Advisory Board has facilitated another round of Community Response Grants. We are proud to support the work of Kelly Street Garden, Mixteca, The League of Women Voters of Philadelphia, and One Human Family of the Quad Cities Area. Their efforts are addressing food insecurity, fighting racism, and helping to Read More
One Human Family of the Quad Cities Area
December 9, 2020
In Iowa, One Human Family of the Quad Cities Area is working to combat racism, empower nonviolent protest, and protect the vote. Puffin funds were used in support of virtual trainings on non-violent demonstration and white supremacy and for an election-related “Every Vote Counts Rally.” View information about their upcoming Read More
Kelly Street Garden
December 9, 2020
In the Bronx (NYC), Kelly Street Garden received a grant to shore up their community farm stand, whose normal supply was disrupted by COVID, thereby ensuring continued access to healthy food for community residents as well as employment opportunities for youth. An Update from Kelly Street Garden Photos via Read More
League of Women Voters of Philadelphia
December 9, 2020
In Pennsylvania, the League of Women Voters of Philadelphia is helping to inform and engage voters. Puffin’s grant was used to strengthen ties to other organizations, especially those working with younger voters, and to enhance their digital presence via Zoom, boosted social media posts, website maintenance, and Read More
2020 Desmond Meade
Desmond Meade is a formerly homeless returning citizen who overcame many obstacles to eventually become the President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), Chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy, a graduate of Florida International University College of Law, a Ford Global Fellow, and a published author of “Let My Read More
Puffin & TYPE Announce the 2020 Puffin Prize Winner
December 2, 2020
Join The Puffin Foundation, John Legend, and Type Media Center virtually on December 16th as we award the Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship to Desmond Meade. John Legend will lead an intimate conversation for the event with Mr. Meade. Desmond Meade is a formerly homeless returning citizen who overcame many obstacles Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
November 25, 2020
The Puffin Foundation and Cultural Forum wish you and yours a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving this year! Our virtual offices will be closed Wednesday afternoon through Friday. We will be back on Monday, Read More
The Puffin Foundation Welcomes a New Staff Member
November 20, 2020
The Puffin Foundation is delighted to announce that Ilene Richman has joined our staff as a program officer. Ilene has been working for The Puffin Foundation as a part-timer since 2017, primarily focused on proposal review. In her new position, the scope of her work is expanding to include the Read More
