World Earth Day
Observed every April 22nd
We celebrate the earth and recognize that we all have a role to play in the preservation of the planet we inherited, leaving it better for future generations. The Cohen Foundation supports organizations that are investing in their local neighborhoods through urban farming, sustainability, and preservation.
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Featured Grantees
Harlem Grown
Supporting Since: 2021
To-date Funding: $250k
Project:
- To inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition while addressing the symptoms of health and economic inequality facing youth in Central Harlem.
- To support their seven-week Summer Camp program designed to engage and inspire children to explore the outdoors, become master farmers, taste and create delicious recipes, and lead healthier lives.
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Green Guerillas
Supporting Since: 2019
To-date Funding: $27,100*
Project:
- To support their 9-month Youth Empowerment Pipeline training program that creates a viable pathway to employment and leadership within the food justice movement through skill-building workshops, engagement with community gardeners and urban farmers and leaders in the food justice movement.
*Total in awareness date funding only, lifetime giving is higher
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New York Restoration Project
Supporting Since: 2007
To-date Funding: $50k*
Project:
- To support their Gardens for the City program, which aims to create and provide green spaces to underserved communities throughout New York City that will contribute to the environmental well-being of these communities and those who live there.
*Total in awareness date funding only, lifetime giving is higher
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Green City Force
Supporting Since: 2019
To-date Funding: $150k*
Project:
- To improve the quality of life and enhancing educational and economical opportunities for all African Americans, particularly youth.
*Total in awareness date funding only, lifetime giving is higher
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Green Bronx Machine
Supporting Since: 2019
To-date Funding: $150k*
Project:
- To educate students on the benefits of healthy eating using urban agriculture, by hosting garden camps and after-school programming to combat food insecurity.
*Total in awareness date funding only, lifetime giving is higher
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Solar One
Supporting Since: 2019
To-date Funding: $300k*
Project:
- To support their Green Workforce Training program, which offers green hard skills technical training and industry recognized certifications tied to green building operations and maintenance, energy efficiency, and solar.
- To expand their CareerStep/CareerClue workforce pathway programs for underserved youth in the growing clean energy sector.
*Total in awareness date funding only, lifetime giving is higher
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GrowNYC
Supporting Since: 2020
To-date Funding: $200k*
Project:
- To support their Farmstand Career Readiness program, which aims to train and employ young people to sell fresh, affordable food in neighborhoods across NYC.
- To establish a Spanish Language Justice Initiative to enable Spanish speaking farmers to fully participate in their Farmer Assistance program.
*Total in awareness date funding only, lifetime giving is higher
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Billion Oyster Project
Supporting Since: 2022
To-date Funding: $100k
Project:
- To support their maritime education and training programs that provide students with the entry-level skills and experience to enter a maritime career.
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