Philanthropy Thursdays
Caring Is Sharing
April 17, 2024
> Join us for An Evening In Good Taste -
Feeding Westchester: Together, we feed for a better tomorrow
> And Congratulations to Kecia!
March 29, 2024
> Happy Easter!
> Queens ContractHER Procurement Fair 2024. Register now!
February 9, 2024
Happy Black History Month!
> Check out profiles of prominent, local Black businesspeople
> All the happenings in Peekskill, NY!
January 4, 2024
ATTENTION Certified Firms and Vendors! Register Now!
How to become a vendor for the upcoming LPGA Golf Tournament in May 2024.
Read more here.
December 29, 2023
> 2023 Celebrity Cricket HBCU
Football Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia!
> The Color Purple’s Box Office Sales surpassed over $25M in 2 days!
> Kwanzaa, the 7-day, non-religious celebration of family, culture, and
community. Read more here.
December 22, 2023
New York is third in the U.S. in examining reparations for the lasting impact of slavery. On Dec. 19th, Gov. Hochul signed the bill at The New York Historical Society.
December 15, 2023
Great goings-on in Atlanta this weekend.
> Welcome Kamala Harris!
> LET’S GO HU BISON!
> Peekskill HS HBCU Roundtable
December 8, 2023
> Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) Rings the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange!
> Giving back: The Soul of Philanthropy
November 24, 2023
So Much to Be Grateful For!
> Thanksgiving; MEAC Champs; Sweet Potato Pies!
> Small Business Saturday
> AARP – Supporting Black-Owned Businesses – Funding Opportunities!
> And all the news from Kecia
November 10, 2023
> Celebrating Veterans!
> Peekskill HS Varsity Football Brings Home the Gold!
> The Arts Rock Gala Honorees
> Workshops for MWBEs and more from Kecia!
November 3, 2023
> "Free" MGM Resort Supplier Diversity Procurement Webinar
> Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Platform Workshop
> Peekskill NAACP's Freedom Fund event
October 27, 2023
> Howard University’s Homecoming Football game
> 13th Annual New York State MWBE Forum
> City of Peekskill Youth Bureau Red Steps Good Vibes Line Dancing for a Vibrant Lifestyle
October 19, 2023
> Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus (WBWPC)
Fall Cocktail Reception & Dinner
> Maya Angelou: ...to be charitable is to give one's own
heart. Read more here.
October 13, 2023
> Congratulations to the 2023 Women Innovators Award Winners including Kecia Palmer-Cousins!
Join us October 26th from 5:30-8pm
October 6, 2023
> Hispanic Heritage Month
> NYPA Small Business Capacity Building Program
> Women Innovators Awards, plus...
> All the latest Philanthropy & MWBE news from Kecia.
September 30, 2023
> Annual Citywide M/WBE Procurement Fair
> Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
> Peekskill NAACP Freedom Fund Event plus...
> All the latest Philanthropy & MWBE news from Kecia.
June 23, 2023
> Get involved in your community
> Philanthropy and Networking for MWBEs
April 21, 2023
> MWBE Vendor Networking Event Opportunities
> Women in the Black
> Sister to Sister International's Pre-Mother's Day Jazz Brunch & Hat Parade
April 6, 2023
> Kecia Palmer-Cousins Honored by the NY Women's Chamber of Commerce
> Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center M/WBE Opportunities Event
> Sister to Sister International Screening and Panel
April 1, 2023
> NYC SBS APEX Accelerator
> One Million Black Women: Black in Business
> NHE3 Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Initiative
> Sister to Sister International Week of Action Summit 2023
Read more here.
March 31, 2023
> Women's History Month Trailblazers
> Women Who Dare to Be Different
> Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm
> Reflections of Life
Read more here.
March 24, 2023
> Women's History Month
> DOC / MWBE Vendor Networking Event
> NHE3 Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Initiative
> Sister to Sister International - Week of Action Summit 2023
Read more here.
February 23, 2023
> Black History Month Themes
> Black Build Reception, Academy & Marketplace
> Screening & discussion of "Aftershock"
> Our Trailblazers Award Ceremony
Read more here.
February 10, 2023
STEM Youth Conference at Mercy College; “Black Resistance” Event at Peekskill HS
Networking Opportunities! Souper Bowl of Caring
Read more
February 3, 2023
Celebrating Black History Month; A Trip to the White House
Networking Opportunities! Don't forget to REGISTER TO VOTE!
Read about it!
October 28, 2022
Philanthropy Networking Opportunities; Networking Opportunities; Don't forget to VOTE!
October 27, 2022
TONIGHT! Tune in at 6:30pm for Ask the Candidates! Also lots of information about absentee voting, finding your polling place and more.
September 16, 2022
Philanthropy Thursdays / Education, Sports and MWBE Resources
Congratulations on the accomplishments of Kendall Cousins and Kyle Cousins
Read more
June 2, 2022
Memorial Day History / Digital Mental Health Resources Apps / MWBE Resources / Honoring Women Who Dare to be Different / Opportunities for Service-Disabled Veterans
Read more
February 18, 2022
Black History Month / Dreams of the African Diaspora / Peekskill students become news anchors to interview leaders for Black History Month / The Tea Experience
Read more
February 11, 2022
Black History Month / Kecia Palmer-Cousins Day and More!
Participate in Souper Bowl of Caring to Benefit Fred's Pantry in Peekskill.
Read more
January 14, 2022
Philanthropy Thursdays / Congratulations Kyle Isaiah Cousins, winner of the African American Men of Westchester’s (AAMW) 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Spirit of Love Award
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January 7, 2022
McKenzie Makes History as First Black
Female Mayor in Peekskill!
Westchester Breathes, Westchester Multicultural Chamber, Empire State Development MWBE Webinar Series
and MORE...
December 23, 2021
Philanthropy Thursdays: Dealing with Holiday Depression / Celebrating the Life of Obie Mae Bryant Palmer.
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Happy Holidays to everyone! We thank our parents, family and friends for their continued love and support to us!
June 17, 2021
Philanthropy Thursdays / MWBE Mondays: Networking for Success; Congratulations to the 2021 MWBE Power 50! From Pandemic to Progress; More grant opportunities! Read more: https://conta.cc/3iLHdIV
#mwbe #networking
May 20, 2021
Philanthropy Thursdays / Black Family Day (BFD) with Jack and Jill of America; MWBE Mondays: Even more grant opportunities!
Read more: https://conta.cc/2Rs4RyY
#jackandjill #modernman #mwbe
May 14, 2021
Philanthropy Thursdays: Happy Mother's Day! Congratulations Sherry Grimes-Jenkins. Free Head Shots!
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Read more: https://conta.cc/3v1q5Ss
April 30, 2021
Special Issue of Philanthropy Thursdays: Earth Day; Happy Birthday Kecia!
Plus MWBE Opportunities
Read more: https://conta.cc/3xAxcmJ
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March 26, 2021
Philanthropy Thursday / MWBE Monday: Happy Women's History Month; Lots of Opportunities for MWBEs! Read More: https://conta.cc/3ssoQL3
February 12, 2021
Philanthropy Thursdays:
Highlights of Black History Month, SouperBowl of Caring, One Hundred Black Men Gala and more!
Read more here: https://conta.cc/3aXP0hb
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February 4, 2021
Philanthropy Thursdays:
"I got my start by giving myself a start!" Madam C.J. Walker; Highlights of Black History Month, More Congratulations...
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January 22, 2021
Philanthropy Thursdays:
Diversity and inclusion entered the White House! Unbought + Unbossed Conversations courtesy of the Shirley Chisholm Institute.
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Read more: https://conta.cc/360nZrN
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December 4, 2020
Philanthropy Thursdays:
There are lots of ways to Pay it Forward this holiday season! Shop for a Cause; Peekskill NAACP Gala; Jingle Jangle
Read more:
https://conta.cc/3ooAOCR
October 23, 2020
L&L Society Light the Night Walk; Support Connection Walk;
Be Sure to VOTE!
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October 15, 2020
Take time to email your children’s teachers and thank them for doing their best to provide quality teaching instruction during these challenging times!
BE COUNTED! The Census surveys will remain available virtually through 5:59a.m. Friday, 10/16/2020 EDT
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Enjoy the video at left regarding Peekskill’s Census2020 Survey Response Rate!
August 20, 2020
Philanthropy Thursdays: LOLA – Official Selection- American Black Film Festival; Boxing in Peekskill, NY; Support local students!
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August 13, 2020
Our deadline is looming! Please help raise money for hotspots and school supplies for Peekskill's youth by August 26th! Read how: https://conta.cc/30UdrIw
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July 30, 2020
Check out this past week's Philanthropy Thursday - see what the Peekskill Youth Bureau is up to; Have fun golfing and support MWBEs at the same time! https://conta.cc/39HMA56
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July 23, 2020
Support local businesses! Kathleen's Tea Room in Peekskill is just one restaurant that proclaims, "We're Open!" Also an exciting Dorie Miller update! Read more here:
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July 16, 2020
Award Dorie Miller The Medal of Honor he deserves!
Peekskill Youth Bureau High School Summer Fun.
Fostering Inclusion in the Workplace.
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Read and take action here: https://conta.cc/30wk4Q3
