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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
Preventable Cancers
March 30, 2020
Eyal Press, A Puffin Writing Fellow at Type Media has written a damning piece in the New Yorker about health care inequities in Alabama (and across the US). Read More
Puffin Offices Closed
March 16, 2020
Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak in Teaneck to protect both our staff and our patrons we are closing our offices. We will still be available via email at info@puffinfoundation.org or you can use the contact form on our site. We will keep you updated on any changes in our Read More
New Foundation and Forum Websites Launch
March 12, 2020
We’re excited to announce that we’ve got a new look! Our sites officially launched today, March 12. Over the next week or so we’ll be working out any final bugs so please be patient as we make the site work flawlessly for you! If you happen to catch something we Read More
