Pair Of Inwood Nonprofits Supporting Parents Receive $25K

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY —A pair of Inwood-based nonprofits that support parents and caregivers will be getting $25,000 more in funding after the Robin Hood Foundation announced a list of 50 New York City organizations it will be financially supporting over the next two years on Tuesday.

The 50 organizations are the winners of FUEL for 50, a new initiative from New York City's largest poverty-fighting organization to support young children's learning and development through programs focused on their caregivers.

The winning nonprofits will receive $25,000 in unrestricted funding, access to expert workshops and support, and opportunities for up to $1 million in funding over the next two years.

“By uplifting organizations that support parents and caregivers of children 0-3, we are shifting the narrative around what it means to support early childhood development, while getting one step closer to making New York City an early learning metropolis where every aspect of our society recognizes and promotes the development of our youngest members,” said Dr. Kelvin Chan, Managing Director of Early Childhood at Robin Hood.

Here are the two Inwood nonprofits that won the $25,000 in funding. The two uptown organizations actually share the same neighborhood building as a home base.

Literacy INC (LINC): 5030 Broadway (Between West 213th and 214th Streets)

LINC works citywide to connect family, school and community to ensure that books are available and that children have access to reading and reading support. The organization has a proven track record in helping children grow into competent readers.

"We’re thrilled to announce that LINC is a part of #FUELfor50, @robinhoodnyc's new initiative to support young children's learning and development through programs focused on their caregivers," LINC wrote on Instagram Tuesday.

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You can find out more about LINC on its website.

Her Village Inc.: 5030 Broadway (Between West 213th and 214th Streets)

Founded by a Bronx mother, Her Village Inc. works to provide diapers and wipes supplements to moms. It also provides monthly supplies of pads and tampons to mothers, free books, and more baby shower-type items.

It has distributed 312,132 diapers, 152,130 period supplies, and served 2,577 New York City families, according to its website.

Her Village Inc. has not posted about receiving the $25,000 from the Robin Hood Foundation.

You can find out more of the work it does on its website.