New York Edge Receives $20,000 to Support Literacy and Creative Writing for Wyandanch Elementary Students
To address critical needs in the region, the Long Island office of New York Community Trust (The Trust) awarded more than $523,000 in new grants to 19 local nonprofits, according to the organization.
The grants are designed to respond to key issues affecting the community, including monitoring water quality and creating affordable housing along with increasing STEM education and expanding restorative justice for young people.
“We’re proud to partner with local nonprofits finding meaningful ways to support our young people through arts programs, create a more equitable justice system, and make sure all Long Islanders have the opportunity to thrive,” David Okorn, The Trust’s vice president for Long Island, said in a news release about the grants.
