Ponce De Leon Foundation Announces Grant Awards

BRONX, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Ponce De Leon Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $622,000 to nonprofits that are making a difference in our communities. Since its inception in 2017, the Foundation has provided over $2.3 million in grants.

Madeline V. Marquez, Executive Director of the Ponce De Leon Foundation, stated “each year the number of applications to our grant program grows by a lot. The need is so clearly present in our communities, and it warms my heart to see the joy spread by these groups as we support and amplify their impact.”

Carlos P. Naudon, President and Director of the Ponce De Leon Foundation, stated “I’ve been asked to comment on corporate social responsibility many times this past year. It’s on everybody’s mind and I’m always happy to say that we’ve been living this mission for decades!”

Steven A. Tsavaris, Chairman of the Ponce De Leon Foundation added, “these community leading organizations mirror our own mission to serve and we’re extremely proud to partner with and support so many impactful groups.”

ACE Programs: $25,000 for the Expansion of Services for Low-Income, Independently Housed Individuals in Western Queens Project.

Act Now Foundation, Inc.: $16,000 for the Alzheimer’s Care Project.

ALD Alliance: $11,000 for the New York ALD Outreach Project.

Behind the Book: $20,000 for Strengthening Literacy in NYC Schools and Communities Program.

Bronx River Alliance, Inc: $25,000 for Youth Development through Experiential Bronx River Natural and Historical Education Program.

Center for Supportive Schools: $30,000 for Supporting Youth Development at the President Barack Obama Community School/PS 34 Program.

Creative Art Works: $15,000 for Public Art Youth Employment Programs.

Daniel’s Music Foundation: $20,000 for DMF Group Classes Program.

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc: $25,000 for the Case Management Services for Odler Adults in Supportive Housing Program.

Family Legal Care: $20,000 for Family Law Education Program.

Fresh Youth Initiatives, Inc.: $25,000 for Middle School JOURNEYS: Mental Health and Wellness Program.

Girls Incorporated of New York City: $25,000 for the Project Accelerate.

Giving Alternative Learners Uplifting Opportunities Inc.: $25,000 for Therapeutic Horseback Riding Lesson Scholarships for Children and Youth with Disabilities Program.

Homecrest Community Services Inc.: $25,000 for the HCS Arts and Cultural Program

Leap, Inc. dba Brooklyn Workforce Innovations: $30,000 for Affordable Housing Career Training program.