Grant Recipients
​2025 Grants
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AFYA Foundation Yonkers, NY $75,000
Afya Cares Program
Support for OTs teaching young adults with disabilities prevocational, vocational and interpersonal skills.
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity Watertown, MA $60,000
Individual and Family Support Services in NY and MA
Support for Autistic and Neuro-divergent youth and their families.
Auditory Oral School of New York Brooklyn, NY
Camp Scholarships $50,000
Support for deaf and hard of hearing children to attend camp to mitigate summer learning loss.
Earbuds $15,000
Support for the social and emotional needs of teens with hearing loss who are mainstreamed in school,
empowering them to address their challenges more effectively.
Backyard Sports White Plains, NY $15,000
Friday Night Teens Plus
Support for evening social programming for youth with disabilities.
Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC Oceanside, NY
The Ezra Center for Special Services $45,000
Support for expansion of virtual and in-person social and recreational programming for adults and
children with special needs.
​Teaching Assistant Development Program $57,000
Support for a vocational training and internship program in collaboration with the Child Care Council of
Nassau County for adults with disabilities who want to work with children in early childhood classrooms
and after-school programs.
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​Blythedale Children's Hospital Valhalla, NY $75,000
Training for Parents and Caregivers of Chronically Ill Children
Support to ensure that parents and caregivers have the skills and confidence to care for their medically
fragile children once they leave the hospital.
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Boston Casa Boston, MA Court Appointed Youth Advocates $35,000
Support program using volunteers who are appointed by the court to serve as ad litem guardians for
youth in foster care.
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Boston Medical Center Boston, MA $85,000
Autism Clinic: Patient Support and Community Outreach
Support for an educational advocate in the autism clinic to help low-income families receive appropriate
educational placement and services for their children.
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester Dorchester, MA $85,000
Project B.I.N.D.
Support for inclusion programming for youth with disabilities in club after-school year round programs.
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Bridges from School to Work New York, NY $50,000
Transition Program for High School Students
Support for program that provides high school students with disabilities with work experiences that foster
success post high school whether in college, internships or on the job.
Camp Starfish Stow, MA $35,000
Camp Scholarships
Support for camp scholarships for youth with behavioral issues.
Citizens' Committee for Children New York, NY $25,000
Expand Birth-to-Five Access and Early Childhood Development
Support to strengthen EI access and preschool special education practices.
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City Parks Foundation New York, NY $8,000
SummerStage
Support for summer internships for people with disabilities.
CO/LAB Theater Group New York, $25,000
CO/LAB Core and Leaders
Support for theater group for people with disabilities.
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Commonpoint Queens Queens and Little Neck, NY
Butler Special Needs Center - Sam Field Y $107,000 Support for scholarships and programs designed to enhance social skills and community inclusion opportunities
for people with disabilities with a special focusing on programming for young adults ages 19-40.
CQY Butler Center - CQY $40,000
Support for social and recreation programming for youth with disabilities.
DSP Training Program $60,000
Support for pilot program to train and certify people with disabilities as Direct Service Personnel (DSP)
and secure work for them in community programs.
SNAP Emergency Funding for Food Pantry $10,000​
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Community Based Services North Salem, NY $60,000
Advanced Early Intervention Training for Community Workers
Support for additional training for staff working in the community with people with disabilities.
Community Servings Jamaica Plains, MA $45,000
Teaching Kitchen and Medical Prepared Meals
Support for food service job training programs for people with disabilities to develop kitchen skills that will
lead to employment in the food industry.
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Dancing Dreams Queens, NY $25,000
Dancing Dreams
Support for dance program for boys and girls ages 5-21 with significant physical/mobility challenges.
Doc Wayne Boston, MA
Chalk Talk $60,000
Support for sport-based group therapy program for youth with mental health challenges.
Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst Bensonhurst, NY $150,000
Youth M' Power
Support for an umbrella program for youth with disabilities ages 5-21 that focuses on summer camp and
after-school educational enrichment, socialization and recreation activities.
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​Educational Alliance – 14th Street Y New York, NY $50,000
Special Needs Programming at the 14th Street Y
Support for special needs recreational programming in lower Manhattan that increases socialization and
provides workshops for parents to help them understand their children’s educational, social, recreational
needs and identify appropriate supports for them.
Epic Players New York, NY $25,000 Cabaret: Class to Cast Program
Support for theater program for people with disabilities.
Fast Feet Running and Athletics Queens, NY $20,000
Expansion to Queens
Support for expansion of after-school running programs in Queens for youth with disabilities.
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Feeding Westchester $20,000
SNAP Emergency Funding
Food Bank for NYC $40,000
SNAP Emergency Funding for various food banks in New York City.
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Greater Boston Food Bank $5,000
SNAP Emergency Funding for food banks in Boston
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Hebrew Educational Society (HES) Brooklyn, NY $80,000
Special Needs Family Center - Coordinator of Special Needs Programs
Support for on-going programming and capacity building in preschool, after school, summer camp and
parenting programs for children with disabilities and their families.
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SNAP Emergency Funding for Food Pantry $10,000
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Hebrew Free Loan New York, NY $48,800
Special Education Bridge Loan Program
Support to increase the funding capacity of program that supports the educational needs of youth with
disabilities.
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Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY $15,000
Adaptive Sports Program
Support for a variety of opportunities for youth with mobility issues to experience sports such as skiing,
horseback riding, surf boarding and more.
IncludeNYC New York, NY $50,000
Project Possibility, Bridge and Career Launch
Support for a variety of programs for young adults with disabilities to increase their advocacy skills and
educational opportunities so that they learn about available options and successfully transition from high
school to college to work.
Intrepid Sea and Air Museum New York, NY $40,000
All Access Maker Camp
Support for three one-week vacation camps for youth ages 8-13 on the Autism Spectrum.
JCC of Greater Boston Boston, MA $90,000 MESH and Camp Grossman
Support for scholarships, CIT Program and year round MESH programs for youth with disabilities.
Jewish Family and Children's Services Boston, MA $45,000
Family Advocacy
Support for an advocate to help families with students with significant disabilities understand the special
education system and their rights.
SNAP Emergency Funding for Food Pantry $5,000
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​​Jewish Museum New York, NY $35,000
Project Access
Support for access programs for people with disabilities.
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Kings Bay YM-YWHA Brooklyn, NY
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program $50,000
Support for programming addressing the unique health and communication challenges of people who are deaf
or hard of hearing.
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Special Needs Coordinator $60,000
Support for full-time coordinator of the Special Needs Department.
Camp for Blind and Visually Impaired Children $50,000
Support for camping program for youth with visual impairments.
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SNAP Emergency Funding for Food Pantry $10,000
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Legal Outreach Long Island City, NY $75,000
College Bound Program
Support for Dean of Academic Success to work with high school students who, post pandemic, are
struggling with learning challenges in 4-year, after-school and summer program using law related subjects
to build academic skills and provide professional opportunities for low-income, urban high school students.
Marlene Meyerson JCC of Manhattan New York, NY
Access Coordinator $50,000
Support for program to help families of people with disabilities understand their rights and learn how to
navigate the NYS and Federal governmental systems (Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, OPWDD and SSI) and
connect with the Medicaid Service Network and FIs so they can access services.
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Assistive Technology $20,000
Support for a program that trains staff to understand the power of assistive devices and people with disabilities
how to use them to improve their quality of life and their ability to communicate.
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Massachusetts Advocates for Children Boston, MA $75,000
Special Education Advocacy Program
Support for Spanish speaking lawyer to provide workshops and a HELP line for Latino families to help
them navigate the many systems that will provide the support services their children need.
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Mid-Island Y JCC Plainview, NY
Adler Center for Special Needs $50,000
Support for social worker and specialists for social, recreational and educational programs for youth
with special needs.
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Butler Service Coordination Program - Long Island $95,000
Support to help families understand their rights and navigate the complex state and federal programs
available to people with disabilities such as Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, SSI, SSDI and connect them with
appropriate service delivery networks.
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Butler Service Coordination Program - Brooklyn $48,000
Support to help families understand their rights and navigate the complex state and federal programs
available to people with disabilities such as Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, SSI, SSDI and connect them with
appropriate service delivery networks.
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SNAP Emergency Funding for Food Pantry $10,000
Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY $100,000
School Health Program
Support for the School Health Program with a particular focus on vision care.
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More Than Words Waltham, MA $50,000
Book Store and Café
Support for transitional employment program for youth 14-21 that focuses on entrepreneurship and
leadership opportunities through running an online bookstore and store front bookstore and café.
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Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Bronx, NY $125,000
Forward! Life and Workforce Readiness Program For Students with Special Needs Support for program to provide individuals with special needs with the necessary skills, support and
opportunities to enhance their employability, pursue vocational training, access educational opportunities,
wrap-around supportive services to overcome barriers to entering the workforce or retaining employment.
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SNAP Emergency Funding for Food Pantry $10,000
​Museum of Modern Art New York, NY $15,000
Access Program
Support for a variety of educational access programs for people developmental, hearing, vision challenges.
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Museum of the Moving Image Astoria, NY $30,000
Access Mornings at MOMI
Support for special programming for people with disabilities.
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New Alternatives for Children (NAC) New York, NY $50,000
Far Futures Funding
Support for program that provides 1:1 coaching and works with pre and post prevention programs providing
medical and mental services for youth and young adults with disabilities ages 11- 26.
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New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) New York, NY
Project Assist $50,000
Support for expansion of program that provides legal supports for family caregivers to help them
understand their rights and what is needed to be put in place for those they provide full time care.
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Special Education Unit $50,000
Support for free legal services for low-income children with physical, developmental and
learning disabilities and their families to ensure they receive the services to which they are entitled.
New York Presbyterian Fund, White Plains, NY $20,000
Family Navigator
Support for a bilingual MSW or Mental Health Worker at Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB)
to help families navigate the complex systems with which an individual with autism interacts.
​NYSARC Inc, New York Chapter (AHRC) $50,000
Project Search
Support for 2 additional Project Search programs for youth with disabilities that work in collaboration with
employers and the DOE.
Partners for Youth With Disabilities Boston, MA $25,000
Career Readiness
Support for career readiness program that provides participants with developmentally appropriate instruction
and skill development paired with internship/job placement and on-going support.
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Pawsability Dog Club Brooklyn, NY $33,096 Vocational Training Program
Support for program that uses working doggie day care center as a training ground for autistic and neuro-
divergent young adults who want to work in the pet care industry.
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Plugged in Band Needham, MA $15,000 Inclusion Coordinator
Support for a full time inclusion facilitator to work with people with disabilities in this innovative music program.
​Prospect Park Alliance Brooklyn, NY $10,000
Special Aces
Support for adaptive tennis program for youth with disabilities.
Publicolor New York, NY $75,000
Color Club, Next Steps, Design Studio, and Summer Design Studio
Support for a continuum of programs that address the educational and career needs of inner city
public school youth ages 13-21 using the power of color to revitalize their communities and the
expertise and passion of strong educators and mentors to help them explore future educational options.
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Ramapo for Children New York, NY
Advanced/College CLASSP $123,307
Support for college age students who earn 6 college credits, a stipend and work 300 hours in programs for
people with disabilities in agencies throughout the 5 boroughs, Long Island and Westchester.
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High School CLASSP $144,900 Support for program that trains high school students to work in programs for people with disabilities while
earning college credit and getting a stipend for working 100 hours in agencies throughout the 5 boroughs,
Long Island and Westchester.
Supervision Training $26,250 Support for program designed to build leadership and supervisory capacity in Butler funded agencies ​
running inclusive programming for people with disabilities.
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ReelAbilities International New York, NY $25,000
ReelAbilities Film Festival
Support for film festival showcasing films by or about people with disabilities.
Reel Works Brooklyn, NY $50,000 Supported Summer and After School Lab Programs
Support and professional training for young adults on the Autism Spectrum who are interested in all
aspects of the film industry.
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Riverside Community Care $51,000
Culinary Career Academy (CCA)
Support for training and certification program for individuals with disabilities that leads to employment
in the food service industry.
Rocking the Boat Bronx, NY
After School and Summer Youth Development Programs $50,000
Support for after-school and summer on-water and boat building programs.
Row New York New York, NY $40,000
Para/Adaptive Rowing
Support for adaptive rowing program for youth and adults with disabilities.
Shames JCC on the Hudson Tarrytown, NY $70,000
Director of Supportive Services
Support for leadership to build innovative programs and services in Westchester for people with disabilities.
Shorefront YM-YWHA Brooklyn, NY $75,000
Family Autism Center
Support for social, recreational and educational services for people with autism and developmental
disabilities.
Silver Lining Mentoring Boston, MA $35,000
Integrated Service Model
Support for long-term mentoring of youth ages 14-21 who are emerging from the foster care system.
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Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center Commack, NY $40,000
Butler Special Needs Center
Support for after-school, vacation, camping, recreational and socialization programs for people with
special needs, ages 4-15.
Tech Unlimited New York, NY $40,000
Teens and Young Adults: Career Ladder Programs
Support for tech programs for youth ages 7-20 with disabilities such as ASD, Asperger’s, ADD/ADHD, OCD
and other learning and social/emotional challenges.
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The Farm Link Project
SNAP Emergency Funding for Food Pantry $20,000
​Support for fresh food rescue program for distribution through food pantries in New York and Boston.
The Go Project New York, NY $35,000
Go Summer Go School
Support for summer and year-round programming for youth with and without IEPs who have been
identified by their schools in need of extra support to succeed.
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The Inspired Community Project Bronx, NY $75,000
The Training and Excellence Program
Support for inclusive training program at a specialized daycare preparing neuro-diverse and neuro-typical
participants to work in behavioral health settings.
The Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry @ Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Dorchester, MA $5,000
SNAP Emergency Funding for Food Pantry
​The New Jewish Home New York, NY $75,000
SkillSpring
Support for 4-year workforce development program for inner city students to introduce them to career
opportunities in the field of geriatrics and provide them with paid employment upon graduation
from high school and college.
The Open Pantry of Greater Lowell Lowell, MA $5,000
SNAP Emergency Funding for Food Pantry
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The Wily Network Dedham, MA $50,000 Mentoring College Students in Foster Care
Support for 1:1 mentoring of college students to ensure they complete college and develop a network of
support.
UJA-Federation New York, NY $100,000
Camp Scholarships
Support for summer camp scholarships for youth with disabilities.
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University Settlement Society of New York New York, NY $30,000
EXCEL Program
Support for an inclusive program dedicated to providing recreational and educational activities and meaningful
supports for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Urban Arts Partnership New York, NY $70,000
School of Interactive Arts
Support for technology-based game design program that teaches both neuro-typical and neuro-diverse students
in Title 1 schools new skills designed to improve grades and give them a strong grounding in computer science
options that they often pursue in college.
Waypoint Newton, MA $35,000
Waypoint Adventure
Support for outdoor adventure program the inspires people with disabilities to go beyond what they thought
possible.
Westchester Jewish Community Services White Plains, NY $40,000
Wellness Incentive and Support Program
Support for educational exercise program for young adults with disabilities.
White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY $20,000
Project Search
Support for program run by Westchester Institute for Human Development, Ability Beyond and White Plains
Hospital that provides training and work opportunities for high school seniors with development
disabilities readying them for employment post graduation.
Worchester County Food Bank Shrewsbury, MA $5,000
SNAP Emergency Funding for Food Pantry
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights New York, NY
Special Needs Services $70,000
Support for year-round programming for children with special needs at the Y and at Camp Twelve Trails
in the summer.
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