2011 Gift Giving Guide - Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City
This holiday season give a special gift that will impact lives and help build a stronger NYC. CLICK ON THE SPONSOR LINK TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM
HELP KIDS DIG IN - Studies show that children who know where their food comes from make healthier choices. The NYC School Gardens Initiative helps public schools build a garden or connect to an existing garden. GREEN GUARDIAN $500 | purchases seeds, compost, mulch, plants and tools to rebuild an under-utilized vegetable garden.
MAKE NYC GREENER AND GREATER - MillionTreesNYC is helping future generations of New Yorkers by growing the City's urban forest by 20%. Trees help clean our air, cool our streets during summer months and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. TREE LOVER $100 | funds a young tree to be planted in a public park.
SPONSOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS - The City facilitates summer job placements and educational opportunities for thousands of youth ages 14-24 at nonprofit organizations and businesses throughout the five boroughs. These opportunities help prevent summer learning loss and provide young people with critical early work experience. SUMMER SAINT $1500| supports one youth in a 7-week summer program.
SUPPORT A NEW YORKER IN NEED - The City's Family Justice Centers provide victims of domestic violence with comprehensive centralized services, including legal and housing assistance and self-sufficiency programs, to help break the cycle of violence. SELF-SUFFICIENCY STEWARD $160 | provides a client with services for one year including job readiness services, ESL classes and financial coaching.
LEND A HEALTHY HAND - NYC is expanding the number of salad bars in public schools, providing healthy and appealing options to students. Salad bars have been shown to help increase consumption of fresh produce and can feature ingredients grown in a school garden. HANDY HELPER $850 | provides a school kitchen with a professional food processor for salad preparation. Contact us to be a School Salad Bar Sponsor at $5,000, which funds a new salad bar in an elementary school and provides a branding opportunity.
ASSIST A HOMELESS FAMILY - The Department of Homeless Services serves homeless families with children through a network of transitional housing facilities. These shelters offer stable living situations, paired with supportive social services, to help families move to permanent housing and achieve self-sufficiency. FAMILY FRIEND $60 | provides a family living in a homeless shelter with diapers and baby clothing.
PROVIDE A STUDY AREA - The Wizard's Corner educational program is designed to increase academic skills and performance for youth (ages 5 to 11) living in public housing. It provides the tools needed for students to focus on homework, increase engagement, and ultimately, enjoy increased academic success. STUDY MATE $75 | provides a student with a desk lamp and books.
SUPPORT HIGH-NEED PROGRAMS - NOTABLE NEW YORKER | Give a gift in any amount to the efforts listed or others highlighted at www.nyc.gov/fund. 100% of your donation will be dedicated to public programs in need. You can also donate your time and talent by volunteering. Visit www.nyc.gov/service to find opportunities that match your interests and skills.
The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City