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Give a little. Help a lot.
The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the GIVE Bag and is asking that you pay it forward with random acts of kindness!
May 10, 2019
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The Innocent Victims of Lyme Disease
In observation of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, read one physician’s harrowing journey of grappling with his own illness and his daughter’s fear.
May 22, 2019
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Embrace the In-Between
This month, Argie Pagiavlas discovers that her experience as a first-generation American has helped form her sense of self.
March 11, 2019
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Change Your Story
This month, Alex shares how editing past memories can help you heal and find joy in the present.
February 1, 2019
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The Cost of Happiness
To kick off the new year, Alex reminds us that while wealth may not bring true happiness, gratitude always does.
January 4, 2019
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The Consequences of Giving
During the December holidays, Alyssa DeFranco recalls a personal memory that has shaped her belief in giving selflessly.
December 3, 2018
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Life Is Funny That Way
During the month of November, Alex reflects on the links between her life experiences, showing how each link forms a chain of gratitude.
November 1, 2018
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Six Degrees of Giving
This month, Alex reminds us that we are always just six degrees from helping someone in need and that giving even once can cause a ripple effect in the lives of many.
October 1, 2018
Give of your time.
Give of your talent.
Give of your treasure.
The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation is committed to inspiring philanthropy and community service by creating awareness, offering guidance, and leading by example to show the world what giving can do.
Focus Areas
Children's Health
Children's Health
The Cohen Foundation has made landmark gifts to several hospitals and organizations in the tri-state area. The Foundation’s involvement and support has helped create state-of-the-art facilities for children and provide increased access to the highest quality medical care for the community at large.
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Education
Education
The Cohen Foundation has a longstanding commitment to educational reforms, particularly through the charter school movement. The Foundation has donated significant funds to endow full scholarships and financial aid at leading universities.
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Veterans
Veterans
The Cohens are deeply committed to supporting military veterans and their families. They believe that we all have an obligation to give back to those who served and protected the United States.
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Arts
Arts
The Cohens believe that the arts can and should enrich all people’s lives. With that conviction, the Foundation supports art education programs and has made art available to the public through private donations of artworks and underwriting of exhibitions.
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Neighbors
Neighbors
The Cohen Foundation is committed to its local community, particularly the Connecticut and greater tri-state areas. The Foundation gives to a wide range of organizations within the local community, including those that offer services for families in need, first responders and other public service organizations.
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Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease
The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has committed over $50 million for more than 20 Lyme disease projects. Over the next five years, the Foundation will support and track the progress of these grants while selectively seeking out new investment opportunities to combat this complex illness.
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News Coverage Highlights
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Ice Skate Outdoors In Stamford’s Mill River Park
December 8, 2018 | Stamford Patch -
Build On: Why Reports of the Death of Big Capital Projects are Greatly Exaggerated
December 6, 2018 | Inside Philanthropy -
For Lyme disease sufferers, could AI listen when doctors won’t?
November 21, 2018 | MarketWatch
Recent Announcements
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River House Receives Grant
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New scan technique reveals brain inflammation associated with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome
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Call for Entries for the Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s 2019 Emerging Leader Award Grant
January 17, 2019 | Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Campaigns
Target Lyme
Target Lyme
There’s a threat targeting America – one that’s growing fast but is still hard to see: Lyme disease. In response, the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation launched #TargetLyme, a national PSA campaign aimed at raising the awareness and understanding of Lyme disease. #TargetLyme is part of a broader initiative by the Foundation to educate communities about Lyme disease, its prevention, diagnosis, symptoms, long-term effects, and treatment.
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The Giving Tour
The Giving Tour
The Giving Tour 2016 was a six-day tour that aimed to educate, inspire and give. Starting in Chicago and ending in Las Vegas, members of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation crossed the country on a tour bus, stopped to do acts of kindness, engage with local communities, inspire action and raise awareness for organizations that are making a positive difference in their community.
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