With the public’s help, the NYPD has captured some of the city’s most dangerous criminals through the Crime Stoppers program. The New York City Police Foundation rewards those individuals for their information–now over $2.4 million rewards approved including over $62,000 this year as of June, 2018. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,500

Internationals Network for Public Schools designs, develops, and supports public schools for recently-arrived immigrant and refugee students.  The 15 International High Schools in NYC support 5,354 immigrant and refugee youth across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. Students attending Internationals Network’s schools are newcomers who have been in the country for four years or less

Each year, Safe Horizon’s Streetwork Project reaches thousands of street-involved young people, connecting them to safety, resources, and an affirming community in which to heal. We offer a continuum of supports to meet young people where and when they need it: Outreach advocates conduct 14,000 contacts with street-involved young people across the five boroughs, offering

Youth in foster care are among the most vulnerable in the city: Nearly half never graduate high school; 68% of former foster children will be on food stamps; seven out of ten homeless people in New York were once in foster care. Foster Pride helps youth in foster care develop their talents and build self-esteem

Today, we are thrilled to introduce Shanitra Hood. She inspires us at JAR to continue to support the John A. Reisenbach Memorial Scholarship program at John Jay College and our other non-profit partners. Shanitra details her incredible achievements as a John Jay Scholar: My name is Shanitra Hood, and I am currently a New York

Today, with pride, we highlight John Vaccaro. He motivates us at JAR to continue to support the John A. Reisenbach Memorial Scholarship program at John Jay College and our other non-profit partners. John explains his personal achievements as a John Jay Scholar: Since receiving the John A Reisenbach Scholarship, I’ve graduated with my Masters in

Today, we are excited to highlight Adrain Gonzales. He is one reason that JAR continues to support the John A. Reisenbach & Judith Bronfman Memorial Scholarship program with John Jay College and our other non-profit partners. Here is Adrian describing how he got to where he is today, and where he sees himself in the

Today, we are honored to highlight Melissa Zola. She inspires us at JAR to continue to support the John A. Reisenbach Memorial Scholarship program at John Jay College and our other non-profit partners. Melissa describes her accomplishments and goals as a John Jay Scholar: I am honored to be a Reisenbach Scholar, and to contribute

As part of our Summer in a Safe City Campaign, we are excited to introduce a few recent and past John Jay scholars to you: Melissa Zola, Adrain Gonzales, John Vaccaro, and Shanitra Hood. Return to the blog each day this week to read the Scholars’ inspiring stories. Each year, the Reisenbach Foundation funds tuition

This week we will observe our nation’s Independence Day.  Celebrate with us as we showcase the positive impact that our grantee, America Scores New York, is making on the lives of NYC youth. America SCORES New York works across 18 schools in Harlem, Washington Heights, the Bronx and Flatbush, where 1 in 3 youth lives