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Network of New Neighbors
January 26, 2023
Network of New Neighbors was given a grant to directly support immigrants and refugees from the Southern border being cared for by the community of Ascension Church on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. “These families have many urgent needs. We are honored to put your resources to work in Read More
Kelly Street Garden
January 26, 2023
Kelly Street Garden nourishes the minds, bodies, and spirits of community members in the South Bronx. Puffin funding helped support their rich programming that includes food cultivation and distribution and youth training programs as well as a wide range of workshops and cultural offerings. Photo credit: Read More
One Human Family
January 26, 2023
Puffins’s contribution to One Human Family, in Quad Cities, Iowa, went toward the Coalition for a More Just Iowa, which works to support human rights and embrace diversity though education and advocacy. Photo credit: Read More
Northern New Jersey Sanctuary Coalition
January 26, 2023
Northern New Jersey Sanctuary Coalition is made up of individuals, organizations, and institutions in the Northern New Jersey area who provide direct support to asylum seekers and refugees who have traveled from many different countries, as individuals or with family members. Unprecendented need, along with increased financial support, led to Read More
21 Film Series + Indie Lens Pop-Up
January 24, 2023
The Teaneck International Film Festival and Puffin are happy to announce a partnership with NJ-PBS in the Indie Lens Pop-Up series. We’re adding three short films (one each to be included) for each of the three upcoming Indie Lens screenings. The shorts are part of the “21 film series.” The 21 Read More
Indie Lens Pop-Up 2023 Tickets On Sale Now
January 5, 2023
Our 2023 series of films are presented this winter and spring through the continued partnership between Teaneck International Film Festival, The Puffin Foundation Ltd., PBS, and Indie Lens Pop-Up, a neighborhood series that brings people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Film screenings are free but registration is required. Love in Read More
Puffin Closed 11/21-11/25
November 18, 2022
The offices of The Puffin Foundation and Puffin Cultural Forum will be closed next week. If you need to contact us via phone or email we’ll respond when we return to the office on Monday, 11/28. Please review our FAQ if you have questions about the grant cycle. Email: Read More
The Puffin Spotlight: Issue 13
November 7, 2022
A Look Back at Puffin’s 2022 Grant Cycle Every year, for the last 30 or so, there’s a day when we at The Puffin Foundation absolutely light up with excitement — when that first application for our annual Artist Grant Cycle comes in. That proposal will soon be followed by Read More
We’re Hiring!
October 13, 2022
The Puffin Foundation, Ltd. is looking to fill two positions within our organization. Each job has its own application process, so please click to links below to review and apply. Puffin Foundation Financial Controller Background The Puffin Foundation, Ltd. seeks a Financial Controller who shares our commitment to support artists Read More
2022 Teaneck International Film Festival
October 11, 2022
The Teaneck International Film Festival, a project of The Puffin Foundation, is back November 13-20th. This year it will be hybrid, offering both in-person (live) screenings and virtual screenings. See the full roster, film descriptions, and trailers here. Ticket Information Tickets on sale now here. Tickets for each virtual film are $5 per household or Read More