HSC truly appreciates your support at any level: a donation of just $5 will bring us closer to our goal of improving the built environment for underserved communities in New York City. Private donations are crucial for HSC’s continued success. HSC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all cash and in-kind contributions are tax deductible. Please consider giving today!
Donations at the levels listed below will help HSC meet specific participatory design goals:
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Hester Street Collaborative
113 Hester Street
New York, NY 10002
Attn: Anne Frederick
Executive Director |
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| PURCHASE MATERIALS |
$50-$100 |
Support HSC’s design-build projects and art installations in local public schools and public spaces.
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| FUND A DESIGN BUILD WORKSHOP IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL |
$500 |
Place a built-environment educator in a school for a half-day.
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| SPONSOR A CITIZEN DESIGNER INTERN FOR A SUMMER |
$1,000 |
Fund an interdisciplinary summer internship for youth that combines mentoring with community design, research, and advocacy.
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| FUND A COMMUNITY DESIGN WORKSHOP |
$2500 |
Provide resources for design materials, presentations, visioning activities, & translation services to involve a community in a design project.
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| BUILD A PROJECT |
$5,000-$10,000 |
Transform a neglected public space in public school or park with a design-build project such as seating, planters, signage or artwork.
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Bring a group of your friends or colleagues together to adopt a Ground Up program at a public school. By adopting a school you will:
- Place a built-environment educator in school 2-3 days/week for one year.
- Purchase materials for a design-build project within the school’s campus or local community.
- Build school-wide capacity for design education through professional development workshops.
- Encourage young adults to take ownership of their community improvements.
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Does your company have a corporate gift matching program? If so, your company might be able to match your contribution to HSC. Inquire with your Human Resources department to find out.
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| HSC is currently looking for construction materials, gardening material, fabricators/welders, computers, and tools. Contact us for more info if you would like to donate materials. |
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