Programs

Youth Symposium

Today’s youth face a wide variety of challenges such as drug use, teen violence, low self-esteem, suicide, and early pregnancy.  This annual program features a series of workshops and discussion panels that enable youth and community leaders to come together and explore practical working solutions to address these challenges.

Operation Big Book Bag

Many families and schools in our communities face resource constraints and cannot supply basic school supplies for the children.  Through this program, the Foundation promotes education while providing book bags, general school supplies, reference materials, and computers to students living in our target communities.

Wee Savers

Designed to improve financial literacy, the Wee Savers program facilitates workshops that teach students about the basics of saving, investing, and financial management.

Rhose Buds of Spring
Designed to develop and mentor high school girls in areas of self-esteem, etiquette, and leadership.

Scholarship

Each spring, the Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to high school seniors participating in our annual essay contest.  Since 2005, the Foundation has increased its scholarship awards by 150%, through the support of generous donors and sponsors.

Applicants must attend high schools in New York City and plan to enroll in a four-year college, community college, or trade school in the following Fall term.