Scherman Foundation

This Black History Month and beyond, we celebrate the transformative work of our grantees who are led by and accountable to Black communities. Here are several organizations among our many visionary grantees that demonstrate the power of intersectional movement-building across areas and remind us that honoring Black history includes supporting the leaders and movements shaping our future: ?? National Black Theatre — Creating a theatrical home for Black artists that uplifts African American cultural identity through intersectional storytelling ?? In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda — Advancing reproductive justice and bodily autonomy for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people ?? Classical Theatre of Harlem — Reimagining classic works through productions anchored in the context of the African Diaspora ?? Cave Canem Foundation, Inc. — Cultivating the artistic and professional growth of Black poets ?? Black Voters Matter — Building power in marginalized, predominately Black communities ?? African Communities Together — Empowering African immigrants through advocacy, services, and community building #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityPower?

?? We're excited to spotlight our Arts funding priorities in action! Our grantee The W.O.W. Project's "From Chinatown, with Love" demonstrates how place-based work at the intersection of art and advocacy builds cultural, economic, and political power in communities. This annual mutual aid program brings together 25 small businesses with Asian American artists in Chinatown to combat gentrification and economic challenges through art and community engagement. The project is part of the organization's Lunar New Year programming, which featured an exhibition in partnership with fellow grantee Abrons Arts Center. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/eh5_yb_c ?? Featured on NY1:?https://lnkd.in/eitpia7x [Image by Marion Aguas] #CommunityArts #NYCArts #LunarNewYear

Last month, The New York Community Trust and Robin Hood announced $5.6 million in grants for 22 nonprofits serving new arrivals through the Funds for the Newest New Yorkers. As a proud contributing funder, the Scherman Foundation is committed to advancing worker rights and justice for immigrant communities who have long strengthened New York's economic and social fabric. ?? #ImmigrantRights #NYCCommunity #Philanthropy

?? Now Hiring! The Scherman Foundation is seeking a Program Officer to join our NYC team. We're looking for someone excited about supporting our current programs and grantees while helping?to more closely align those programs with our commitment to racial, economic, and social justice, and environmental sustainability. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/edX5Q4Jt. Please share with your networks! #Philanthropy #RacialJustice #NonprofitJobs #SocialJustice #Hiring

In the days leading up to the election, several news outlets have been covering the important work of GoVoteNYC grantees to ensure all voices are heard in our democracy. As a funder of GoVoteNYC, Documented, and MinKwon Center for Community Action, the Scherman Foundation is proud to uplift this roundup of recent media coverage: ???NYN Media highlighted how nonprofits are engaging reluctant voters ahead of the presidential election, including GoVoteNYC's nonpartisan program which focuses on low-propensity voters in BIPOC communities.?https://lnkd.in/erxh7A83 ?? On NY1's "Weekends On 1," Trisha Kim from MinKwon Center for Community Action discussed their work to?engage Asian American voters.?https://lnkd.in/ePe3BdVg ???Trinity Church featured GoVoteNYC and Faith in New York in a recent profile, showcasing their efforts to get New Yorkers to the polls.?https://lnkd.in/ey-bkE3P ???Amsterdam News reported on GoVoteNYC grantees launching a week of events to engage underrepresented voters.?https://lnkd.in/ekuX76sE ???Documented covered the Asian community's initiatives to register voters and break the "vicious cycle" of low turnout.?https://lnkd.in/e4-Jw2gR #VoterEngagement #CivicParticipation #GoVoteNYC

We are excited to announce a significant milestone in the Scherman Foundation's journey. As we celebrated the Foundation’s 80th anniversary in 2021, we embarked on a transformative process to deepen our commitment to racial justice and equity. Today, we proudly present the results of this three-year reimagining of our framework. This includes: ? Updated Mission, Vision, and Transformation statements ? Revised program guidelines ? Strengthened dedication to anti-racism and racial justice, emphasizing organizing, power shifting, and movement building in BIPOC communities Join us on this journey! Explore our new framework: ?? Mission, Vision, and Transformation: https://lnkd.in/eJwPdmuE ?? Program Guidelines: https://lnkd.in/eAJ-gu-i #SchermanFoundation #RacialJustice #EquityinPhilanthropy

We are pleased to announce that the Scherman Foundation has awarded $250,000 in rapid response funding to support Democracy organizations. This funding will help these groups prepare for and respond to potential challenges from Election Day through Inauguration Day, including unanticipated threats of violence and disruption. Additionally, several grantees are continuing their efforts to reach voters in areas recently affected by major hurricanes. With gratitude to our board for their foresight and swift action in authorizing these additional funds, grants have been awarded to the following current Scherman Foundation grantees: BVM Capacity Building Institute - https://lnkd.in/eZukqg7N #FloridaRisingTogether - https://lnkd.in/e6fkmcn8 #MichiganVoices - https://lnkd.in/gc9MSM53 New Voices for Reproductive Justice - https://lnkd.in/eWmacgVK New York Civic Engagement Table - https://lnkd.in/eYVemNaP Pennsylvania Voice - https://lnkd.in/eavFvr3R #POWERInterfaith - https://lnkd.in/eg9bcECm ProGeorgia - https://lnkd.in/eTj6NTWG Rural Democracy Initiative - https://lnkd.in/eSnsgnMJ State Voices - https://lnkd.in/eY5mebSc #ElectionPreparedness #RapidResponse #CommunityResilience

This Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond—we're proud to spotlight grantees led by, focused on, and serving Latine communities. These organizations are transforming systems, building bridges, and amplifying voices across areas: ?? SEPA Mujer: Empowering Latina immigrant women on Long Island ?? National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice: Amplifying Latina/x voices and reclaiming narratives for reproductive justice ?? Pregones / Puerto Rican Traveling Theater: Celebrating Puerto Rican/Latinx cultural legacy through innovative arts ?? LatinoJustice PRLDEF: Championing Latinx civil rights through legal advocacy ?? El Puente: Cultivating BIPOC youth leadership for social justice in education, arts, environment, and wellness for Latinx and other communities of color ?? CALIFORNIA LATINAS FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: Building Latina/e power through community organizing and advocacy for reproductive justice ?? Ballet Hispánico: Bringing communities together to celebrate Latinx cultures through dance Join us in celebrating these organizations and learn more about their impactful work! #LatineHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth #CommunityPower Note: We use "Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month" to recognize a range of identities and relationships to terminology. Latino/a, Latine, and Latinx all refer to people of Latin American descent, while Hispanic refers to Spanish-speaking populations, not necessarily of Latin American origin.

GoVoteNYC grantee partners, including Scherman Foundation grantees El Puente and MinKwon Center for Community Action, are kicking off a week of nonpartisan get-out-the-vote activities. Events include parties, workshops, and distribution of voter guides across New York City. See how you can get involved?here: https://lnkd.in/eMVgViDn

We are pleased to share that the Scherman Foundation is a contributing funder of The Fund for the Newest New Yorkers at The New York Community Trust, in collaboration with Robin Hood. We believe that ensuring immigrant communities and new arrivals receive the resources and stability they need is essential to building a stronger and more equitable New York for all.