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Thank you for visiting, it was great to have you join us!

I visited O.U.R. Place Family Enrichment Center in Hunts Point.

Families lead the way here, shaping programs that reflect their needs, including entrepreneurship and workforce development.

Learn more at @grahamwindham.bsky.social

#BronxFamilies #CommunityPower #HuntsPoint #FamilySupport

Thanks to our special guests:
• Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson
• Manhattan Deputy Borough President Keisha Sutton-James

And special thank yous to Graham Board member Joan Haffenreffer for co-sponsoring this event, and to Dr. Karol Mason and John Jay College for hosting us!

Thank you to our inspiring panelists:
• Tina Davis, Head of Enterprise Marketing & Brand Engagement, Citi
•Lynne Sawyer, Chief Operating Officer for Wealth Management, BNY
• Tata Traore-Rogers, Deputy Director, Affiliate Support & Nationwide Initiatives, ACLU

Yesterday, we hosted a Women in Leadership Breakfast!

The insightful conversation about career journeys, moderated by our President & CEO Kimberly Watson, will become part of our Career Journey Library. This online resource provides insights for Graham’s young adults as they navigate career paths.

A big thank you to @SenatorPersaud, Noel Mendez (Legislative Counsel for Senator Jamaal T. Bailey), and @brianrny.bsky.social (Chief of Staff for Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas). Thank you for championing #JustPay!

#Graham #FundTheCOLA #Advocacy #Nonprofits #HumanServices

We are thrilled that the State Assembly and Senate incorporated a 7.8% investment on State human services contracts into their budgets as a result of this advocacy!

During this day of advocacy, our enthusiastic staff representatives met with legislators at the State Capitol. They shared about Graham’s great work with families and how #TheReckoning is activating change in the child welfare sector.

Last week, Graham staff joined hundreds of our fellow human services workers in Albany to demand #JustPay!

Graham SLAM Featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy Longtime supporters Georgia Wall and Don Gogel have helped Graham SLAM evolve by donating more than $1.2 million to the initiative.

Two of Graham’s longtime supporters, Georgia Wall and Don Gogel, are helping #GrahamSLAM reach new heights!

Georgia and Don recently made a $1M gift to expand Graham SLAM to young adults in our community centers and Family Support and Empowerment program.

www.graham-windham.org/graham-slam-...

At Graham, our primary goal is to provide helpful help™ that is rooted in listening to the folks we are helping.

Read our latest blog post to learn more about what helpful help™ means to us!

Link: www.graham-windham.org/the-meaning-...

Graham staff are visiting their alma maters to connect with current students through our new #GrahamCollegeConnect initiative! Last week, staff who attended Fordham University spoke about their career journeys and how their college experience helped prepare them for success in their current roles.

A big thank you to the elected officials who hosted this important panel: Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, Assemblyman Demond Meeks, Senator Cordell Cleare, Senator Zellnor Myrie, and Assemblywoman Jaime Williams.

#Graham #Advocacy #ChildWelfare #GunViolencePrevention #HumanServices

She was joined by fellow panelists Calliana Thomas, Lemuria Alawode-el, @jumaane.bsky.social, Reverend Dr. Charles O. Galbreath, Joyce McMillan, and Shaun D. Francois. They engaged in a difficult, powerful talk about connections between gun violence, economic disparities, and access to education.

Last weekend, our CEO Kimberly Watson spoke at the New York Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus on "The State of Gun Violence Prevention, Intervention, Restoration, and Legislation in 2025" panel.

Graham Board Member, Joan Haffenreffer, was honored last week at the #DiningWithTheDivas Luncheon! This event honors exceptional women in leadership roles.

We are so proud of Joan for her hard work and dedication. Congratulations on this recognition!
#Graham #DiningWithTheDivas #WomeninLeadership

A big thank you to all the elected officials we met with, including Senator Ryan, Senator May, Assemblymember Bronson, Assemblymember Magnarelli, Assemblymember Hevesi, Assemblymember Solages, Assemblymember Berger, Assemblymember Rivera, Assemblymember Lunsford, Senator Skoufis, and Senator Cooney.

Graham staff recently took a trip to the New York State Capitol to speak with elected officials about Graham's initiatives in the child welfare space. We joined with COFCCA and our peer organizations to advocate for policies that support New York families as well as our staff.

Our President and CEO, Kimberly Watson, will speak as a panelist at the BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium XIX conference! Watch this virtual panel for a discussion on managing the change & current challenges in the non-profit sector.

Secure your spot here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/378...

Are You an Entrepreneur in Cosmetology?
Do you want to inspire the next generation? ✂️💇‍♀️💅
Join Skillful Futures, a panel designed to introduce young adults to exciting careers like yours! Share your journey to empower the next wave of dreamers.
📅 When: Either April 15 or 17
📍 Where: Brooklyn

Our friends at The FELIX Organization sent a group of Graham’s Cornerstone dancers to see the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall! To say this group had a great time is an understatement ❤️

Thank you for providing this opportunity to inspire our young dancers!

Graham is keeping children and families warm this winter! An anonymous group of donors gifted us 360 new winter coats to distribute at our Community Coat Drive in the Bronx 🧥

Our staff set up a free store where community members could shop for a new coat. We are grateful for this generous donation!

During the holiday season, #Graham fulfilled 212 wish lists for children, young adults, & parents.

We are grateful to everyone who made a donation or shared their time with us! Thank you for fueling our innovation & caring for the children & families we reach.

#FamilySupport #CommunitySupport

Our Manhattanville Cornerstone Community Center has a new computer lab thanks to Techie Youth 🖥️

These computers will make it easier for youth at our afterschool program to access online homework, while also helping community members apply for jobs.

#Graham #CommunityCenter #CommunitySupport

Happy New Year from Graham!

In 2025, we will continue to listen, collaborate, innovate, and lead the way toward a future where everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives.