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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
Teaneck Black Lives Matter Mural
October 27, 2020
The Teaneck Black Lives Matter Mural Committee had a fantastic turnout of Teaneck youth and community members to join them in painting the first Teaneck Black Lives Matter mural.Puffin is honored to be a supporter of the project. On Tuesday, March 2 2021, members of the Teaneck Black Lives Matter Mural Committee 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
Hey New York! Share your photos of activism and protest
June 10, 2020
The Puffin Foundation is a proud supporter of Activist NY at the Museum of the City of New York. They’re seeking images from NYC of the current protests and activism for Black lives:Share your images documenting NYC’s current activism and protests for Black Read More
The Rotary Club of Teaneck
May 29, 2020
In Puffin’s hometown, The Rotary Club of Teaneck, for the purchase of gift cards from local restaurants to distribute to front-line staff at Holy Name Medical Center, Care One of Teaneck, and to provide breakfast buffets for workers at Covid testing centers in Bergen County. Inspired by the Coronavirus Community Response Grants first Read More
Vibe Theater Experience
May 18, 2020
In Brooklyn, to support mental health services for the girls and young women of Vibe and to offer them activities beyond art-making to enhance their emotional and physical well-being. https://vibetheater.org/ (image via website) May, 2020 Read More
Uri L’Tzedek: The Mask Project
May 18, 2020
In Arizona, to enable out-of-work immigrant mothers to make filtered cloth masks for vulnerable populations in the community, focusing primarily on the Navajo Nation, seniors, refugees, and asylees who don’t have access to this desperately needed piece of protection. Puffin funds will fund the (safe) production of 750 masks per Read More