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Grant Recipients

2022 Grants    

During the COVID -19 pandemic, programs were offered both virtually and in-person, when appropriate.

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Adaptive Sports Foundation   Windham, NY                                                                                             $20,000

Move Together Apart

Support for Adaptive Ski and other sports for people with disabilities

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AFYA Foundation    Yonkers, NY                                                                                                           $57,000

Afya Cares Program                                                                                                     

Support for OTs teaching young adults with disabilities prevocational, vocational and interpersonal skills.

 

America on Tech     New York, NY                                                                                                              $35,000                                     

Internships and Alumni Relations Manager  

Support for staff dedicated to procuring internships for students while maintaining strong relationships

with program graduates to help them in their careers.

  

Artists for Humanity   Boston, MA                                                                                                             $25,000                       

Arts Micro Enterprise Program                     

Support for a youth run micro-enterprise program for at-risk teens designed to develop business and

career skills as well as provide a commercial outlet for their talents.

                         

Asperger's Association of New England      Watertown, MA                                                                       $60,000 

Individual and Family Support Services in NY  and MA                                                                                                                     

Support for work with youth and families dealing with the challenges of Asperger’s Syndrome.                                                

 

Auditory Oral School of New York    Brooklyn, NY                                                                                           $50,000

Camp Scholarships

Support for deaf and hard of hearing children to attend camp to mitigate learning loss over the summer.                                                                             

Backyard Sports  White Plains, NY                                                                                                              $ 5,000

Friday Night Teens Plus

Support for evening social programming for youth with disabilities.

 

Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC   Oceanside, NY                                                                                    $45,000                       

The Ezra Center for Special Services           

Support for expansion of virtual and in-person social and recreational programming for adults and

children with special needs.

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Blythedale Children's Hospital   Valhala, NY                                                                                              $50,000

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                                                                                                                  $25,000

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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Disability Training for Volunteers                                                                                                                    $25,000

Support to increase the knowledge of volunteers working with youth with disabilities so that they

understand their challenges and become better advocates for them. 

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Boston Medical Center   Boston, MA                                                                                                           $50,000                       

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.

 

Bottom Line    Jamaica Plain, MA                                                                                                                 $25,000

College Access and Success Program in Boston

Support for college bound program that incorporates college guidance and up to six years of on campus

emotional, academic, and career guidance for inner city youth to college success.

 

Bottom Line    Brooklyn, NY                                                                                                                        $35,000

College Access and Success Program in New York

Support for program that incorporates college guidance and up to six years of on campus emotional, 

academic, and career guidance for inner city youth to assure college success.

 

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester      Dorchester, MA                                                                               $75,000

Project B.I.N.D.

Support for inclusion programming for youth with disabilities in club wide,  after-school year 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                                                                                                                            $50,000 

Camp Scholarships                                                                                                                                                             

Support for camp scholarships for youth with behavioral issues.                                                                                

 

Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk   Boston, MA                                                                                   $37,000

Family Advocacy Program

Support for program that assists children and their non-offending caregiver receive the services and

supports they need following incidences of family violence.

 

Citizens' Committee for Children   New York, NY                                                                                       $10,000                       

Youth Action

Support for advocacy training for high school students.

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City Parks Foundation  New York, NY                                                                                                         $10,000

SummerStage                                                                                                         

Support for cultural programming in New York City and the outer boroughs.

 

COLAB Theater Group                                                                                                                                       $25,000    

COLAB Core

Support for theater program for people of all ages with disabilities.

 

Commonpoint Queens      Queens and Little Neck, NY                                                                                                                       

Butler Special Needs Center  - Sam Field Y                                                                                                      $80,000                                    Support for programs designed to enhance social skills and community inclusion opportunities for people

with disabilities focusing on programming for young adults ages 19-40. 

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CQY Butler Center  - CQY                                                                                                                              $40,000

Support for social and recreation programming for youth with disabilities.

 

Scholarship Assistance  - Sam Field Y                                                                                                             $27,000                         Scholarship assistance for children with disabilities attending after school, day camp, preschool programs.

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Food Pantry                                                                                                                                                 $50,000

Final Year of support to increase food pantry personnel to assist with distribution.

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Camp Scholarships    

One-time emergency support for newly arrived Ukrainian youth ages 5-16                                                         $16,000

 

Community Based Services    North Salem, NY                                                                                             $50,000

Advanced Early Intervention Training

Support for additional training for staff working in the community with people with disabilities

 

Community Servings  Jamaica Plains, MA                                                                                                    $30,000

Nutrition Program

Support for home delivered, medically-designed nutritional meals for adults, children and families

affected by life-threatening illnesses.

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Cornell University Yang Tan Institute on on Employment and Disability                                                 $40,154

NYC Workforce Development Needs Assessment for People with Disabilities

Support for joint project with Taft Foundation, the Kessler Foundation and the New York Community

Trust to map and assess the employment services and support needs of individuals with disabilities

within New York City.  

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Dancing Dreams   Queens, NY                                                                                                                    $20,000

Dancing Dreams

Support for ballet 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.

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Champions Network Training  in New York                                                                                                      $57,500

Support for sports-based mental health training of professionals working in Butler funded programs in

New York area.

 

Educational Alliance – 14th Street Y    New York, NY                                                                                 $35,000

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. 

 

Enroot      Cambridge, MA                                                                                                                            $30,000                              

Mentoring Program for Immigrants

Support for mentoring program for immigrant students in Cambridge and Somerville that provides 1:1

tutoring, leadership development and civic engagement seminars and internship opportunities.

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Fast Feet     Queens, NY                                                                                                                              $10,000

Expansion to Queens

Support for expansion to Queens of after-school running program for youth with disabilities

 

Harlem Education Activities Fund (HEAF)   New York, NY                                                                          $50,000

HEAF Continuum                                                                                                                                         

Support for rigorous, year-round academic enrichment as well as social and cultural exposure and

leadership training for youth from middle school through college.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 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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Hebrew Free Loan  New York, NY                                                                                                                $20,000

Special Needs Program Coordinator

Support for infrastructure to increase the capacity of program focused on educational needs of youth 

with disabilities.

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Helen Keller Services  New York, NY                                                                                                           $30,000

Camp Scholarships                                                                                                                                      

Support for summer camp scholarships for blind and visually impaired youth.

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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 options and successfully transition from high school 

to college to work.

 

Intrepid Sea and Air Museum   New York, NY                                                                                             $35,000

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                                                                                                                 

Camp Grossman                                                                                                                                           $30,000

Support for scholarships and CIT Program for youth with disabilities.

 

MESH                                                                                                                                                          $60,000

Support for year-round mental health services to combat the impact of COVID-19.

                                    

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 Coordinators so they can access services. 

 

Assistive Technology                                                                                                                                     $15,000

Support for a program that works with staff and people with disabilities to provide them with assistive

devices that will improve their quality of life and their ability to communicate.           

                                                                                                              

ReelAbilities Film Festival                                                                                                                               $25,000 

Support for film festival showcasing films by or about people with disabilities.

 

SibSpace                                                                                                                                                      $60,000

Support for adult siblings as they address the realities of becoming the next generation of caregivers

responsible for younger siblings with disabilities.

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JCC of Mid-Westchester     Scarsdale, NY                                                                                                    $40,325

CLASSP                                                                                   

Support for CLASSP, a youth development and training program for high school students who work in

after-school and camp programs for youth with disabilities.  

 

 JCC of Staten Island    Staten Island, NY                                                                                                    $40,000

Special Needs Department

Support for programs for people challenged by learning, developmental and physical disabilities.

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Camp Scholarships for Ukrainian Youth                                                                                                           $18,600

Support for one-time emergency funding for newly arrived Ukrainian youth.

 

Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst     Bensonhurst, NY                                                                                              

Butler Special Needs Center                                                                                                                          $45,000     

Support for summer camp and after-school educational enrichment, socialization and recreation

programs for people with disabilities.

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Butler Center for Educational Advancement                                                                                                     $75,000

Support for comprehensive educational services for Russian émigré families.

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After-School Scholarships for Ukrainian Youth                                                                                                  $25,000

Support for one-time emergency funding for newly arrived Ukrainian youth

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Camp Scholarships for Ukrainian Youth                                                                                                           $50,000

Support for one-time emergency funding for newly arrived Ukrainian youth

 

Jewish Museum   New York, NY                                                                                                                  $25,000

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 have physical disabilities.

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Special Needs Coordinator                                                                                                                              $55,000

Support for full-time coordinator of the Special Needs Department.

 

Camp Scholarships for Ukrainian Youth                                                                                                            $50,000

Support for one-time emergency funding for newly arrived Ukrainian youth

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Kingsbridge Heights Community Center  Bronx, NY                                                                                   $35,000

CHANCES Respite Program

Support for after-school and weekend programming for people with disabilities.

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Legal Outreach  New York, NY                                                                                                                      $75,000

College Bound Program

Support for 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 in New York.

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Marion and Aaron Gural JCC   Cedarhurst, NY                                                                                              $50,000

Connections

Support for individualized case management services and technology services to help vulnerable

individuals stay connected through virtual services during and post COVID. 

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Massachusetts Advocates for Children  Boston, MA                                                                                           $50,000

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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Met Council  New York, NY

Cash Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence                                                                                                $125,000

Support for emergency cash relief for victims of domestic violence.

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Food Bank                                                                                                                                                      $25,000

Support for Kosher food vouchers for the food pantry.

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Mid-Island Y JCC  Plainview, NY

Adler Center for Special Needs                                                                                                                          $50,000

Support 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                                                                                                        $33,475

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.

 

Montefiore Medical Center  Bronx, NY                                                                                                          $170,000

School Health Program

Support for infrastructure for the expansion of the School Health Program.

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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 and store front bookstore and café.

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Mosholu Montefiore Community Center   Bronx, NY     

Family Choice Program                                                                                                                                     $50,000 

Support for families of middle and high school students to identify and explore educational options for both

neuro-typical and neuro-diverse students in the New York schools. 

 

Caregivers and Special Needs Program                                                                                                               $50,000

Support for social worker with expertise in special education options to work with older caregivers to help

them identify needs and solutions to caring for youth with special needs.

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Mount Sinai Adolescent Clinic    New York, NY                                                                                               $35,000

Legal Services

Support for a medical/legal partnership with Youth Represent providing an on-site legal advocate to 

address the educational, social, legal issues of economically disadvantaged young people 10-24.

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Museum of Modern Art  New York, NY                                                                                                            $10,000

Access Program

Support for access programs for people with disabilities.

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Natural Resources Defense Fund  New York, NY                                                                                            $25,000

Climate Center Team

Support for environmental projects.

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New Alternatives for Children (NAC)    New York, NY                                                                                          $50,000

Camp Scholarships

Support for day and residential camp experiences for children with disabilities.

 

New York Legal Assistance Group  New York

Project Assist                                                                                                                                                   $50,000

Legal Support for family caregivers

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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 insure they receive the services to which they are entitled

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Opportunity Network  New York, NY                                                                                                               $40,000

OpNet Fellows 

Support for an after-school and summer program that works with under-served high school students

from their sophomore year through college exploring careers, providing paid summer internships and

building networks that will lead to robust careers.    

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Prospect Park Alliance    Brooklyn, NY                                                                                                             $10,000

Special Aces

Support for tennis program for youth with disabilities. 

 

Publicolor  New York, NY                                                                                                                                  $75,000   

Color Club, Next Steps, Next Steps Prep, 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

College CLASSP                                                                                                                                                 $56,625

Support for program 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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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                                                                                                                        $20,000

Para Rowing

Support for adaptive rowing program for youth and adults with disabilities

 

SBH Community Network   Brooklyn, NY                                                                                                         $75,000

Power On

Support for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and their caregivers through a hub of

services that include case management, financial assistance, access to government benefits/entitlements,

navigation of DOE services, medical referrals, mental health services delivered by professionals and

volunteers.

 

Shames JCC on the Hudson   Tarrytown, NY                                                                                                     $70,000

Director of Supportive Services                                                                                                                                  

Support for new leadership to build innovative programs and services in Westchester for people of all ages

with disabilities.

 

Shorefront YM-YWHA    Brooklyn, NY                                                                                                               $70,000                         Family Autism Center   

Support for social, recreational and educational services for people with autism and developmental 

disabilities.

 

Camp Scholarships for Ukrainian Youth                                                                                                                 $37,700

Support for one-time emergency funding for newly arrived Ukrainian youth

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Silver Lining Mentoring   Boston, MA                                                                                                                $35,000

Earn and Learn Community Based Services 

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 Kids Unlimited   New York, NY                                                                                                                  $35,000

Work Based Learning and Career Readiness Program

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.

 

The Go Project  New York, NY                                                                                                                           $35,000

Go Summer Go School

Support both 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 New Jewish Home      New York, NY                                                                                                          $75,000

Geriatric Career Development Program                                                                        

Support for expansion of 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 Wily Network   Dedham, MA                                                                                                                      $50,000                        Mentoring College Students in Foster Care

Support for 1:1 mentoring of college students to insure 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.

 

University Settlement   New York, NY                                                                                                              $30,000

EXCEL Program

Support to expand programming for people with disabilities ion the Lower East Side. 

 

Urban Arts Partnership   New York, NY                                                                                                            $35,000

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                                                                                                                                   $25,000

Waypoint Adventure

Support for outdoor adventure program the inspires people with disabilities to go beyond what

they thought possible.

 

Westchester institute of Human Development  White Plains, NY                                                                    $30,000

Mobile Medical Unit

Support for one-time grant for mobile medical unit to support individuals in group homes and in

the community.

 

Westchester Jewish Community Services   White Plains, NY                                                                            $75,000

Care Manager in Yonkers

Support for care manager in Yonkers to assist clients with benefits and create action plans to connect

them to resources that will enable them to meet their goals

 

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights   New York, NY                                                                                         $70,000

Special Needs Services

Support for year-round programming for children with special needs at the Y and at Camp Twelve Trails

in the summer.

 

Total                                                                                                                                                                         $4,451,579                                              

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