May 18, 2015
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92nd Street Y was founded on the belief that when people join together to explore the worlds of culture, learning, fitness and fun, their spirits are lifted, their lives enriched, and the whole community is enhanced.
That belief still lies at the heart of 92Y. We passionately believe that ideas can change the world. Ideas like #GivingTuesday, born here last fall, which spread like wildfire across the country and is now set as an annual day of giving back.
Every year, more than 300,000 people come through our doors to be part of our community. Millions more, from all over the world, join us online. 92Y’s reach has never been broader.
On May 18, we came together to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of our beloved 92nd Street Y. None of these achievements would be possible without your help. And we, like you, believe the best is yet to come.
Featuring
Norah Jones
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At 92Y, we believe in the power of faith to inspire, and education to ignite.
We believe in the unparalleled capacity of community dialogue to change minds, and the unlimited potential of the arts to change lives. As a proudly Jewish institution rooted in Jewish humanist values, we reach out to people of every race, ethnicity, religion, age and economic class and welcome them through our doors.
Each year, 92Y presents hundreds of experts in conversation about topics ranging from public policy, religion, business and history to literature and the arts. At a time when our culture is often reduced to simplified sound bites, 92Y's thoughtful, extended conversations stimulate social awareness, tolerance and participation in civic life.
With your help, we can ensure that 92Y’s programs are accessible to all. Philanthropic gifts account for 30% of our budget and make our work possible. Your contributions ensure that anyone looking to expand their knowledge, acquire new skills, or pursue a path of personal growth or inspiration can find these things at 92Y, regardless of their economic status.
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With your help, we can continue to provide over $1 million in scholarship funding to families, children and the elderly who would not otherwise beable to enrich their lives through 92Y's programs.
Reaching out to enrich the lives of people in our extended community also takes shape in 92Y's public school arts initiatives. We offer vital access to the arts, literature and science for elementary through high school students through our Educational Outreach Program and Poetry Center Schools Project. Through these programs, students interact with world-class artists, poets, musicians and scientists, receive professional arts education in the classroom and beyond, and discover the power of their own creative voices. More than $1.4 million of our budget each year goes towards these programs, all of which are supported by your contributions.
With your contribution, you join not only the group of visionary leaders who turned an idea into a reality more than 100 years ago, but a growing group of leaders who have continued to boldly envision 92Y's future for coming generations. Your support is the foundation for 92Y’s future, which will provide opportunities to connect and support a global community that we ourselves cannot imagine.
