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Homeless Solutions
April 15, 2020
In Morris County, NJ, for its work providing shelter and meals for the homeless and working poor, at a time when need is increasing due to the pandemic. homelesssolutions.org April, 2020 Read More
Holy Name Medical Center
April 15, 2020
In Puffin’s home-town of Teaneck, New Jersey to support their front-line workers battling the pandemic in the epicenter of cases in NJ. holyname.org/help April, 2020 Read More
Fool’s Mission
April 15, 2020
In Belmont, California for their efforts to provide food and rental assistance focused on members of the local Latinx Community, included the undocumented, who are facing economic insecurity. foolsmission.org Puffin received this update from Fool’s Mission regarding their April grant: Fools Mission has about 204 people in our network (a Read More
Bed Stuy Strong
April 15, 2020
In Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, for its grassroots mobilization of volunteers to shop for and provide food security to thousands of neighbors, 85% of whom are elderly, disabled, or immuno-compromised. bedstuystrong.com April, 2020 Read More
The Atlanta Community Food Bank
April 15, 2020
In Georgia, to supply needed food assistance to seniors, children, and families across the region. acfb.org April, 2020 Read More
Alliance of Families
April 15, 2020
In New York, to provide increased legal and emotional support services for incarcerated individuals and their families during the pandemic. afj-ny.org April, 2020 Read More
Sharing Tributes to Perry
April 6, 2020
To celebrate Perry’s life and legacy we invite you to share your memories, stories, and reflections on this Facebook page, and to enjoy those shared by others. Perry Rosenstein: A Life and Times Memorial. We’d also like to share some of the other warm words and tribute’s we’ve received. A tribute Read More
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Puffin’s Founder and President Perry Rosenstein
April 3, 2020
Perry Rosenstein, the founder and president of the Puffin Foundation, passed away on 4/3/20 from the COVID-19 virus. Our hearts go out to people all over the world who are struggling with this terrible pandemic. At this time, the physical doors of the Puffin Foundation, the Puffin Cultural Forum, and Read More
2020 Grant Notifications
March 31, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Teaneck the Foundation offices are currently closed. Unfortunately this means the 2020 grant notifications will be put on indefinite hold. We will notify you when we are able to restart our 2020 grant cycle and begin our 2021 cycle. Thank you for understanding our Read More