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Dec 14, 2022

Why I Do This Work

Amarilis Pullen, Program Officer I owe who I am today to my younger self. I am the eldest daughter of immigrants from the Dominican Republic who settled in Washington Heights, New York City during the 80’s. These parts of my identity are all relevant to the story. My father would say to me “your only job is to be a…

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Why I Do This Work
Why I Do This Work

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Nov 7, 2022

A Letter from Sheila Perrin, Co-Founder & President of The Perrin Family Foundation

Dear Friends, As Chair of the Perrin Family Foundation, I am happy to share with you a copy of our new strategic frame-work. Following a history of supporting youth in more traditional direct service programs, we have gradually moved to a more targeted approach to supporting youth in addressing the social and…

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A Letter from Sheila Perrin, Co-Founder & President of The Perrin Family Foundation
A Letter from Sheila Perrin, Co-Founder & President of The Perrin Family Foundation

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Nov 7, 2022

Why I Do This Work

Jahnice Cajigas When I was a freshman in high school, I had to write a paper about a social justice issue that was most important to me. I was 13 at the time, and I chose to write about Trayvon Martin. Not only because I could see myself in Trayvon…

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Why I Do This Work
Why I Do This Work

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