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An image of two people, logo and text Birch Family Services; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org
Grant Award

Birch Family Services

We are happy to support Birch Family Services with Grant funds contributing towards their 45th Street Mobility Initiative. They plan to install a SureHands Lift System at the East 45th Street Residence in Brooklyn, New York. This will help transfer residents from their beds to other rooms within the home. This will reduce injury risk and enhance daily living.

An image of people and text: Concerts in Motion; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org
Grant Award

Concerts In Motion

We are happy to provide Grant funds to Concerts In Motion to support their program expansion. Concerts in Motion bring music, conversation, and kindness to people experiencing isolation in NYC and beyond.

Three people standing in a snowstorm, logo and text The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org; Bridges for Brain injury, Inc.
Grant Award

Bridges for Brain Injury

We were happy to return to Bridges for Brain Injury to present Grant funds. Our funds will be used towards their Bridges’ Barnyard project. This project aims to create an agricultural education program where their members – individuals with brain injuries and disabilities – can learn about farm animals, sustainable farming and the importance of agriculture.

Image of 5 people and logo with text The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
Grant Award

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester

We were happy to present Grant funds to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester. For over four decades, BBBSR has been a leader in youth mentoring. In 2023 they served 290 youth and are looking to expand their reach by serving 310 children in 2024.

Image of a person and a horse, logo and text The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org; New Vocations Rehab, Retrain, Rehome
Grant Award

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

We are happy to once again support New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program to help them continue their work in retraining and rehoming retired racehorses. New Vocations currently leads the nation in racehorse adoptions, serving an average of over 500 horses a year. This grant will be supporting their Gansevoort, NY facility, which was established in 2019 and serves on average 75 retired racehorses a year.

Photos of several people and children; logo and text Fr1ends of the Ch1ldren New York; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org
Grant Award

FRIENDS of the CHILDREN- New York

We are happy to provide Grant funds to Friends of the Children – New York, who provides 12+ years of dedicated mentorship to Achievers, children and youth facing the toughest challenges, including involvement in the foster care system. Their full-time, paid professional mentors, known as Friends, deliver individualized support to empower Achievers and their families, breaking the cycle of poverty and helping them build brighter futures.

Image of several people outdoors. Image and logo The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org; Douglas Land Conservancy
Grant Award

Douglas County Land Conservancy

We are happy to provide Grant funds to Douglas County Land Conservancy, based out of Castle Rock, Colorado. Our funds will help Douglas Land Conservancy in their education programs and preservation of critical areas of the natural environment.

Image of 2 people. Logo and text The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org; Hamptons Community Outreach.
Grant Award

Hamptons Community Outreach

We were happy to return to Hamptons Community Outreach to present Grant funds to contribute towards their Holiday Food for Families program. This program makes it possible for East End’s most vulnerable households to continue meaningful traditions at their holiday tables.

Photo of 2 people. Logo and text The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org, Island Harvest Nourishing Long Island’s Future. Member of Feeding America.
Grant Award

Island Harvest

We were happy to return to Island Harvest to present Grant funds to support their food collection and distribution program. Since 1992, Island Harvest has been sourcing and distributing nutritious and healthy food to communities across Long Island.