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Ponce De Leon Foundation Grant Awarded in the Amount of $610,000 to Nonprofits
BRONX, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Ponce De Leon Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $610,000 to
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[{"type":"text","content":"BRONX, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Ponce De Leon Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $610,000 to nonprofits that are making a difference in our communities. Since its inception in 2017, the Foundation has provided over $2.4 million in grants. Madeline V. Marquez, Executive Director of the Ponce De Leon Foundation, stated, “Year after year our grant applications increase, and it is evident the immense needs in our communities. We pride ourselves in ensuring all our focus areas are recognized and that we spread our funds equitably as we continue to support and strengthen the impact to our organizations.” Carlos P. Naudon, President and Director of the Ponce De Leon Foundation, stated, “The mission on corporate social responsibility remains, we live it, breathe it and stay true to it. Once again overjoyed in serving our communities.” Steven A. Tsavaris, Chairman of the Ponce De Leon Foundation added, “Partnership is key, especially when missions align. Humbled by these impactful groups and organizations.” ACE Programs: $25,000 for the Expansion of Services for Low-Income, Independently Housed Individuals in Western Queens Project Act Now Foundation, Inc.: $20,000 for the Alzheimer’s Care Project Andromeda Community Initiative: $30,000 for Constructive Career Brooklyn Youth Sports Club Inc: $30,000 for Brooklyn Youths Sports Club Program. Creative Art Works: $15,000 for Public Art Youth Employment Programs. Daniel’s Music Foundation: $20,000 for Disability Awareness. Education Through Music: $30,000 for Music Education Program. Girls Incorporated of New York City: $30,000 for the Project Accelerate. Hope Kids NY.: $25,000 for the Ready, Set, Go to College Program. Housing Partnership Development Corp: $30,000 for Homeownership Counseling & Education program. I Challenge Myself Inc: $10,000 for Cycling Smartly in The Bronx program. Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning Inc: $20,000 for JCAL Riddim Section. Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Project Inc (SHOPP): $30,000 for Senior Community Assistance. New Heights Youth Inc: $25,000 for College Bound Program. New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce: $30,000 for the ContractHer Program. Palisades Emergency Residence PERC: $15,000 for Technology Access Program. Part of the Solution (POTS): $30,000 for the ESOL Support Program. Prince...