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New York Urban League Receives Grant from Pfizer Foundation
New York Urban League Receives Grant from Pfizer Foundation
Arva Rice, President and CEO of the New York Urban League said, “We are immensely grateful to the Pfizer Foundation for this generous grant which will allow us to continue our work, ever more crucial during pandemic, which is disproportionately affecting the African American community.”
“Amid this global health crisis, we understand the need for immediate and significant philanthropic and private sector contributions to help support local partners who are working on the front lines,” said Oonagh Puglisi, Executive Director of The Pfizer Foundation. “We are proud to support the important work the New York Urban League is advancing on behalf of the communities that you serve.”
The New York Urban League, an affiliate of the National Urban League, is a 501 (c)(3) civil rights organization enabling African-Americans and other underserved ethnic communities to secure a first-class education, economic self-reliance, and equal respect of their civil rights through programs, services, and advocacy in this highly diversified city. The New York Urban League is leading the way underserved African Americans are educated, employed and empowered across the 5 boroughs of New York City. For the past 100 years, we’ve inspired, influenced and ignited over 1 million black people to achieve their highest aspirations, continually adapting to need generated by societal changes. Right now our community needs support due to this devastating pandemic.
Three virtual town halls have taken place and two more are scheduled. Upcoming town halls are as follows:
To register: www.bit.ly/NYULriskybusiness
Thursday, June 4 – Outside the Classroom: Educational Support for Parents & Teachers
The first session on April 9, “How COVID-19 is Affecting the Black Community,” with Harlem Hospital CEO Ebone McIntosh Carrington, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Deputy Mayor Phil Thompson, State Senator Kevin Parker and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams was extremely well-received and attended by 654 people. The second Virtual Town Hall focused on mental health and well-being Panelists included Lt Governor – Kathy Hochul, Ebone McIntosh Carrington, Harlem Hospital, Dr. Raji Ayinla, Chief, Department of Medicine, Dr. Michael Lindsey, NYU McSilver Institute, Danielle Belton, The Root and Pastor Kyndra Frazer, The Hope Center Harlem.
For over 100 years, the New York Urban League (NYUL) has led the way in the education, employment, and empowerment of underserved African Americans across the five boroughs of New York City. During this time, we are proud to have inspired, influenced, and ignited over one million Black people to achieve their highest aspirations. NYUL remains a vital resource for our city’s African Americans and other underserved groups. We invest to transform the lives of over 8,000 families each year by providing quality higher education options, economic opportunity, and community engagement. Visit us at https://www.nyul.org/; https://www.facebook.com/newyorkurbanleague/ and https://twitter.com/NYUrbanLeague
The Pfizer Foundation is a charitable organization established by Pfizer Inc. It is a separate legal entity from Pfizer Inc. with distinct legal restrictions.
Foundation grants continue to be needed at this time of pandemic. Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are available as a one-time or recurring donation. Year-round or program-specific sponsorships can include a multitude of customizable benefits based on a corporation’s needs and initiatives. Sponsorship benefits can include: Naming opportunities / Visibility and company branding in citywide distribution of print, press, and electronic materials / Complimentary tickets and special event invitations / Volunteer opportunities for employee engagement. We also welcome donations of services and infrastructure. Items and services that we seek include Computers, Laptops, Tablets, Printers, Print and design services, Wine and Spirits, Auction items. We welcome individual memberships starting at Friends of NYUL at $0 for a newsletter subscription to Power Broker level at $1000 per year. Learn more and become a member/donate at https://www.nyul.org/membership-1 or https://www.nyul.org/donate-1 or email info@nyul.org or call 212.926.8000 to discuss grant and sponsorship opportunities.
For more information visit https://www.nyul.org/; https://www.facebook.com/newyorkurbanleague/ and https://twitter.com/NYUrbanLeague
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