‘Tis the season for Christmas
presents, gingerbread houses and sparkling trees, but it’s also the season of giving
back to those less fortunate. To help inspire you, we chatted with 20 notable
New Yorkers (like Nigel Barker, former Deputy Mayor Kevin Sheekey and
children’s author Elisha Cooper) about their favorite local charities, plus a
few of our own; we chatted with some local heroes who are working to improve
the worlds of NYC families; and we’ve compiled a few great toy, food and gear
drives. —
* Give back to those less fortunate with your children with the help of one of these inspirational toy, gear and food drives.
* Whether rebuilding failing schools, finding homes for foster children or leading a cutting-edge science center, this distinguished group of New Yorkers inspires us with their efforts to improve the lives of children and families.
* From empowering teenage girls across the globe to feeding families down the street, a few notable New Yorkers share their charities of choice; plus, we profile a few charity picks of our own.
*Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber’s leadership and support have nurtured two very different but significant innovations in education; a transformative approach to revitalizing failing public schools and a ground-breaking school for the gifted. Click here to read her story.
