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Since its founding in 2002, DBI Projects’ identity has been deeply rooted in driving positive change for the communities we are fortunate to serve through our work. Over the past 20 years, DBI have had the pleasure of working alongside countless non-profit organizations to help them achieve their missions and continue their inspiring work.
Action Inc.
butte, US
American Cancer Society
Kennesaw, US
Bank Street College of Education
New York, US
CITY HARVEST, INC
Brooklyn, US
Child Foundation
Portland, US
Emma's Torch
BROOKLYN, US
Exalt Youth
New York, US
Food Bank For New York City
New York, US
Garrett's Space
ANN ARBOR, US
New York Harbor Foundation, Inc.
New York, US
Pursuit
Long Island City, US
Robin Hood Foundation
New York, US
Rosie's Place
Boston, US
The Trust for Public Land
San Francisco, US
Top Change Makers
Nicola Cortese
Marketing and Communications Manager
Kitty Liang
Business Development Associate
Christina Batroni
Assistant Project Manager
Emily Puhnaty
Director, Business Development & Communications
Jared Faske
Project Manager
Happy Earth Day from DBI Projects!
To celebrate, here's a photo of our project in Monteverde, Costa Rica - CIEE’s Latin American Life Sciences Headquarters.
Despite only representing 0.03% of the earth's surface, Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Around half a million species are known to live there, which is equal to about 5% of the estimated species on Earth. Costa Rica's approach to conservation is inspiring and we hope other areas in the world can learn from their success.
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Earlier this year, we organized a blood drive to support the New York Blood Center and We Are Blood in Austin, Texas. We're very proud of the 16 team members who braved the needle and donated. With each blood donation up to three lives can be saved, this means our team have potentially helped save the lives of 48 people in need.
Hospitals and patients rely upon a steady flow of volunteer donors to receive life-saving donations. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation. The need for blood is constant. But only about 2% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly.
Consider making a donation yourself and make sure that supply meets patient demand.
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We are excited for our clients, Drive Change, to see their incredible work acknowledged as one of five 2024 Spark Prize winners!
Congratulations on this fantastic achievement.
Brooklyn Org’s two key goals are to build the capacity and power of organizations that serve Brooklyn and to activate and mobilize greater resources for community impact. Over the past 15 years, they have reimagined the role of philanthropy and provided support to communities and nonprofit partners that are leading transformational change for Brooklyn. Their network includes nonprofits, donors, partners and communities as a force of change for those doing good in Brooklyn.
We are currently working with Drive Change to develop their new home to support a growing program. This included helping them find a new, larger location and managing the required improvements such as a major kitchen upgrade, teaching space, and dedicated administrative area.
We look forward to sharing more about this project in the coming months.
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January is National Mentoring Month! This month we highlight the work of Exalt Youth which empowers youth who’ve been involved in the criminal justice system. The organization inspires youth at a critical crossroads to believe in their worth and equips them with the tools and experience to avoid further criminal justice system involvement.
Over the past 10 years, DBI Projects are proud to have hosted and mentored over 40 interns from Exalt Youth. Over the years Exalt has achieved undeniable results, with nearly all graduates of the program returning to finish high school and a remarkable 95 percent avoiding further convictions — the average state recidivism rate is 60 percent.
You can become an internship provider too, check out the link below for more details!
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We were proud to gather 13 coats for the Annual New York Cares Coat Drive! Thanks to @[Sarah Braginsky](761) & @[Lillie Chong](819) for spearheading the initiative and all of those from the DBI team who donated.
New York Cares works hand-in-hand with a wide variety of organizations across New York City to make sure donated coats are distributed to New Yorkers who need them as quickly as possible. With the help of volunteers, coats are sorted in their Coat Drive Warehouse, and then distributed to nonprofit social service agencies, public schools, religious institutions, and transitional housing shelters - all of which serve some of our city's most vulnerable populations. Their goal this year is to collect 100,000 coats.
We're so happy to make a contribution to this impactful cause.
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We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
DBI Projects was honored to volunteer for our client, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC), during their Holiday Meal Giveaway by helping distribute more than 500 special meal packages to Kingsbridge families.
Established in 1974 by a dedicated group of community organizers, KHCC has been a pillar of support for Bronx residents. Spearheaded by three community-driven women—Mary McLoughlin, Patricia Burns, and Janet Athanasidy—the organization is committed to empowering individuals from infancy through to professional life. KHCC strives to enhance education and well-being in the community, fostering academic milestones, literacy, mental health support, nutrition, technology, and the arts within an enriching environment.
Thank you KHCC for all you do for the community, we are proud to work alongside you and are inspired by your impactful work!
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Today DBI Projects would like to spotlight one of our amazing clients, Action Inc.
Action Inc. services the communities of Cape Ann in northeastern Massachusetts with the goal of building an equitable and resilient community that provides opportunities for all people regardless of their income, race, gender, sexuality, or religion.
Action Inc. is a safety net for their community. They offer a broad range of supportive services, including: fuel assistance and energy efficiency programs, case management, housing assistance and homelessness prevention, job training and education, and affordable housing. Responsive to the community’s needs, they are agile and develop new programs and services when new needs arise.
Not only does Action Inc. service their community on the scale of the individual, but they advocate for important policy changes, locally and nationally, to support those in need.
We are very privileged to be working alongside such a wonderful organization and encourage you to check them out too!
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DBI Projects would like to congratulate Emma's Torch on winning the Rising Star Award at the 3rd Annual NYC Imagine Awards!
Emma's Torch provides refugees with in-depth culinary training as well as employability, equity, and empowerment training. Throughout the program, participants learn in both a classroom and apprentice setting, thanks to the organizations cafes and catering businesses. Emma's Torch set participants up for successful employment in an industry in which their cultural heritage and cuisine can be celebrated.
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DBI Projects would like to congratulate Gisele Castro, the Executive Director of Exalt Youth, on winning the Leadership Excellence Award at the 3rd Annual NYC Imagine Awards!
Exalt Youth elevates expectations of personal success for youth ages 15-19 who’ve been involved in the criminal justice system. They inspire youth at a critical crossroads to believe in their worth, from the first steps in contemplation through the journey to create lasting behavioral change. Exalt's powerful combination of structured classes for tangible skill development, individualized support to navigate the education and justice systems, placement in paid internships, and an alumni network of resources equips youth with the tools and experience to avoid further criminal justice system involvement.
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Susan Sack is an inspiring force in the world of NYC non-profit real estate and someone we are proud to call one of our long-term collaborators.
Susan is the Managing Director of Real Estate at The Robin Hood Foundation. In the below interview, she discusses why this area of Robin Hood's work is fundamental to their ability to help organizations achieve their missions and benefit the community.
DBI has been a Project Manager and Real Estate Adviser in collaboration with Robin Hood Foundation for fifteen years. As the City’s largest poverty-fighting organization, our relationship with Robin Hood has given us the opportunity to support over forty organizations around NYC.
Have a listen to Susan's story via the link below!
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