The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation

At its February 9 meeting, the Board of Directors of The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation committed funding for six grants to nonprofit organizations and CUNY campuses implementing exceptional programming to promote improved financial aid counseling, access to basic needs, and supports tailored to the needs of immigrant students. Learn more about this slate of grants: https://lnkd.in/e6KD9B5H Center for New York City Affairs, City Tech, CUNY, Medgar Evers College, LaGuardia Community College, Queens College, Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York (CUNY)

Yesterday the Foundation brought together program leaders from across our Connect to College portfolio. Colleagues from New Visions for Public Schools, CUNY K16 Initiatives - Early College, NYC Outward Bound Schools, INTERNATIONALS NETWORK, and The Urban Assembly, Inc. joined us to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another.   The day focused on keeping student excellence at the center during times of change and exploring strategies to advance success across the ecosystem. We were inspired by remarks from Dr. Meisha Porter, former NYCPS Chancellor and current Petrie Board member, and by a performance from Epic Theatre Ensemble.   Many thanks to our colleagues for a thoughtful and energizing convening.

On October 27, The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation’s Board of Directors approved 25 new grants supporting nonprofit partners, CUNY campuses, and CUNY Central Office initiatives. Among these awards is funding for CUNY Beyond, an initiative that embodies the University’s commitment to helping more graduates prepare for and secure strong first jobs. Explore the full list of projects we’re proud to support: https://lnkd.in/eACRg_Y2 America Needs You, Baruch College, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Community College Research Center, The City University of New York, CUNY Edge, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, CUNY School of Professional Studies, TheDream.US, EdTrust-New York, Genesys Works New York City, Guttman Community College CUNY, Hispanic Federation, Hunter College, John Jay College (CUNY), Lehman College, Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York (CUNY), Reel Works, The Opportunity Network, Young Invincibles

Fellow #EdFunders, we hope you’ll join us at the Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference next Wednesday at 10 a.m. CT for a vital conversation. As AI reshapes how we live and work, entry-level jobs face some of the biggest changes. What can grantmakers and educators do now to help young people prepare for tomorrow’s workforce? Join Cass Conrad of The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation and Joshua Elder of Siegel Family Endowment as they lead a discussion with Sheila Sarem from BASTA, Nick Simmons from Pursuit, and Alex Swartsel of Jobs for the Future (JFF) Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work. #EdFunders25 #IgnitePossibility #FutureOfWork #AI #CareerReadiness

Across NYC public schools and colleges, too many students face the daily challenge of food insecurity—balancing academic goals while struggling to meet basic nutritional needs. Today, we're proud and grateful to report on Benny's Food Pantry's impact on our students and communities in the past academic year: - 12,000+ visits from students, faculty, and staff - 30,000+ pounds of nutritious meals distributed - 2,100 free meals provided through our partnership with The Migrant Kitchen - 600+ holiday meals delivered through our annual drive with Red Rabbit to local Harlem communities. This year, we’re also proud to relaunch Benny’s Urban Gardens in collaboration with CCNY Sustainability and the Geosciences Club—expanding our mission beyond food distribution to address the roots of food insecurity. Each day, we are reminded that no student should have to choose between nourishment and education. Our gratitude goes to our partners and donors—especially The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation —for ensuring that every member of our campus community can thrive. Visit https://lnkd.in/eBj57FW8 for more information about our beloved Benny's Food pantry!

🥦✨ It’s Fresh Food Friday at Macaulay! ✨🥦 Thanks to the generosity of The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation, our food pantry program is bringing fresh, healthy foods to our students. And on the first Friday of every month, they get something even better: a live cooking demonstration! This afternoon, our amazing Director of Counseling Services and Wellness, Dorene Ng, is showing students how to build delicious, healthy bowls 🍲 — and of course, everyone gets to cook and eat! A big shout-out to Rona Lane for giving up her desk to store supplies before the main event. Is this what you get for being the one with the clear desk? 🤣 We’re so proud to see our students learning, cooking, and sharing meals together. Here’s to fresh food, community, and wellness!

🎓 We believe that financial emergencies shouldn’t threaten a student’s ability to finish their degree. That’s where our Student Emergency Fund steps in — covering urgent needs like rent, food, childcare, and medical bills so students can stay on track to graduate. Emergency grants help ensure that momentary hardship doesn’t stand in the way of their dreams to support public health We’re proud that 100% of recipients report greater financial stability after receiving support. A huge thank you to The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation for making this vital lifeline possible. (Cass Conrad Desiree Vazquez Barlatt Alex Roland) #CUNYSPH #StudentSupport #PublicHealth #EquityInEducation #PetrieFoundation #HigherEducation #CommunityImpact #SocialImpact

CUNY students and employees can use any of the University’s 22 campus pantries, regardless of their campus affiliation. With continued support from The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation, our food pantries remain open year-round and collectively serve more than 130,000 CUNY students annually. “We are proud to support the colleges’ efforts to make food easily available to students,” said Cass Conrad, Executive Director of the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation. “CUNY students are remarkably resourceful, but as the cost of groceries continues to climb, even the most resilient students may find it difficult to keep food on the table. Our goal is to help relieve that stress so that students can continue working toward their goals.”

On June 16, the Board of Directors of The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation approved 22 grants totaling over $3.1 million. These grants support nonprofit organizations and NYC-based colleges and universities implementing exceptional programs that promote college access and success, address the basic needs of undergraduate students, support strong first jobs, and respond swiftly to emerging challenges in today’s rapidly evolving economic and political landscape. https://lnkd.in/e5aGuAhj CUNY K16 Initiatives, INTERNATIONALS NETWORK, New Visions for Public Schools, The Urban Assembly, Inc., Baruch College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY Bronx Community College, Brooklyn College, The City College of New York, CUNY Hostos Community College, LaGuardia Community College, Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York, York College of the City University of New York, CUNY School of Professional Studies, Fashion Institute of Technology, The City University of New York, Hillel International, American Museum of Natural History, Break Through Tech, Museum of the Moving Image, The Institute for College Access & Success

We are deeply grateful to City & State for recognizing Executive Director Cass Conrad as one of its 2025 Trailblazers in Higher Education! https://lnkd.in/eSvAHKB3