Footsteps marks 10 years of High Holy Days microgrants supporting formerly Haredi Jews
EJEWISH PHILANTHROPY—Recipients who are finding new ways to connect to their Jewishness can receive up to $150 for gatherings. For many practicing Jews, the accumulation of holidays from Rosh Hashanah to Simchat Torah can be a heavy load, emotionally and physically. But for those thinking of leaving the Haredi community, the High Holy Days can […]
Don’t just thank your rabbis. Ask what you’ve asked of them.
JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY—Leaders of a center for rabbinic innovation reflect on the sacred work that happens on Rosh Hashanah, and far beyond the pulpit. On Rosh Hashanah morning, a rabbi stands in front of you, in front of God, having spent weeks preparing for this exact moment, praying that they can somehow reach everyone sitting […]
Volunteer groups help maintain NYC parks as budget remains flat
GOTHAMIST—New York City parks have been operating on a slim budget for years, but volunteers are stepping up across the city to keep green spaces maintained. Largely restricted from the use of power tools or heavy equipment by the parks department, small teams of volunteers diligently clear catch basins, maintain paths and battle back weeds […]
From Classroom to Newsroom: NYC High School Journalists Join Professional Newsrooms in New Summer Initiative
YOUTH JOURNALISM COALITION—The NYC Youth Journalism Coalition and Department of Youth and Community Development team up to create a summer internship pathway for students interested in media careers. This week, the NYC Youth Journalism Coalition and the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development launched a paid summer newsroom internship program, placing 36 public high […]
The Charles H. Revson Foundation Welcomes Carl Weisbrod to its Board of Trustees
NEW YORK, NY — July 14, 2026 —The Charles H. Revson Foundation today announced the election of Carl Weisbrod to its Board of Trustees. One of New York City’s most respected and consequential civic leaders, Weisbrod brings more than five decades of experience shaping the city’s neighborhoods, economy, and public institutions through a distinguished career […]
The Charles H. Revson Foundation Appoints Sasha Beder-Schenker as Senior Program Officer for Urban Affairs and Education
NEW YORK, NY — July 13, 2026 — The Charles H. Revson Foundation today announced the appointment of Sasha Beder-Schenker as Senior Program Officer for Urban Affairs and Education. She will join the Foundation on August 3, where she will help shape and lead Revson’s grantmaking and strategic initiatives to strengthen New York City’s civic […]
Applications Now Open: NYC Green Fund Grassroots and Treetops Grants!
NEW YORK, NY—We are thrilled to announce that applications are officially open for the NYC Green Fund’s Grassroots and Treetops grant programs! Administered by the City Parks Foundation, the NYC Green Fund is a pooled grant program designed to support an equitable and resilient network of parks, community gardens, and open spaces across all five […]
Announcing the 2026–2028 Charles H. Revson Foundation Senior Fellows in Biomedical Science
NEW YORK, NY—The Foundation is thrilled to announce the selection of the 2026–2028 class of Senior Fellows in Biomedical Science. This year’s cohort represents eight exceptional scientists at the vanguard of biomedical discovery. Composed of three women and five men from leading research institutions, these Fellows are pioneering transformative work—from mapping how hormones reorganize brain […]