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Spread the Vote
January 19, 2021
A California based organization that works to facilitate the purchase of state IDs needed for voting via a new Remote ID initiative. Read More
First Friends (part of NJ Sanctuary Coalition)
January 19, 2021
This NJ org helps asylees and refugees face the economic and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing economic support and other assistance. Read More
VoteRiders
January 19, 2021
This California based national organization provides nonpartisan support to young voters seeking to register and participate in the election via national outreach. Read More
Never Alone Again
January 19, 2021
This local Teaneck organization supports victims of intimate partner violence as well as parents to be facing additional challenges due to the pandemic. 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
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