Charities

Change for Kids Change for Kids is dedicated to improving children's education in New York City's most under-resourced public elementary schools and helping these children to develop to their full potential. CFK believes that every student deserves to experience and participate in the exciting cultural world around them. CFK works with schools, principals, teachers and volunteers to provide New York City public school children with access to the fine and performing arts, sciences and the humanities. More information: Website Dates: Spring 2008 Donation: $20,000 Change for Change Program Change for Change is working to develop the next generation of philanthropists. We rely on the support of generous friends through our Change for Change NYC program.    Dates: Summer 2007, Spring 2009 Donation: $37,000 826NYC 826NYC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Their services are structured around a belief that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success. With this in mind, the organization provides drop-in tutoring, field trips, after-school workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications. All of their free programs are challenging and enjoyable, and ultimately strengthen each student's power to express ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in his or her individual voice.  More information: Website Dates: Fall 2006 Donation: $2,500 Claire Tow Pediatric Pavilion Change for Change NYC raised funds for the Claire Tow Pediatric Pavilion at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.  The 45,428 square-foot Claire Tow Pediatric Pavilion includes a day hospital and a unit for inpatients. It is designed to create a bright and comforting second home for children and families during cancer treatment, which often lasts 12 to 24 months.  Read more about the facility More information: Website Dates: Spring 2006, Fall 2007 Donation: $32,600