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Gerstner Philanthropies focuses on biomedical research, educational opportunities, environmental sustainability, and assistance for people who have suffered a temporary setback and could use a “helping hand” to restore their equilibrium.
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Gerstner Philanthropies Awards $16.8 Million for Helping Hands Emergency Grant Program
March 14, 2025
As of February 1, 2025, Gerstner Philanthropies has awarded $16.8 million to support the Helping Hands emergency grant program at 25 organizations. These funds are projected to stabilize nearly 10,500 households facing a one-time financial emergency over the next two years. Of the total funding, $14.7 million will support emergency grant programs at 18 social service organizations nationwide, including three network organizations that oversee and subgrant to 66 emergency aid providers across 27 states. An additional $2.1 million will fund student emergency aid programs at seven colleges in the Greater New York City area. By both expanding partnerships and deepening support for existing grantees, Gerstner Philanthropies aims to assist more individuals in crisis while equipping partner organizations with the resources needed to deliver aid efficiently and effectively.
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Gerstner Philanthropies Joins Hostos Community College for “Women in Philanthropy” Panel
March 6, 2025
Gerstner Philanthropies is proud to support Hostos Community College in fostering discussions on philanthropy and nonprofit leadership. On March 4, Hostos hosted "Women in Philanthropy", featuring sector leaders, including our Program Officer, Victoria Coker. The panel explored career paths, nonprofit challenges, and trust-based philanthropy, followed by interactive workshops on leadership and advocacy. We applaud Hostos for inspiring the next generation of changemakers and look forward to continued collaboration.
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Reflections on Helping Hands
Lou Gerstner shares the origin of and his vision for the emergency grants program, lessons learned over the past decade, and his belief in the critical importance of the work.
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