Community gardens not only beautify neighborhoods and provide avenues for recreation and camaraderie at the local level; they also provide an opportunity for people of any age to connect with nature and learn about about health and nutrition.
BrooklynCommunityFoundation
iMentor
Description:
Renewal support for 36 mentees at Catherine McAuley High School (CMHS) during the 2009-10 school year. Young women participate in a structured mentorship program with professional women seeking to support the girls through high school and help them apply to college.
Renewal support for 36 mentees at Catherine McAuley High School (CMHS) during the 2009-10 school year. Young women participate in a structured mentorship program with professional women seeking to support the girls through high school and help them apply to college.
Grant Amount: $20,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bensonhurst
Crown Heights
Downtown
East Flatbush
Prospect Heights
Population Served:
Ages Served: High School Students
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