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New York City Youth Funders Panel Discussion

  • When
  • June 15, 2011
    12:30–4:30 p.m. (EDT)
  • Where
  • Open Society Foundations–New York
    224 West 57th Street
    New York, NY 10019
    United States of America
New York City Youth Funders Panel Discussion (June 15, 2011)
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The New York City Youth Funders Network held its inagural meeting at the Open Society Foundations New York offices. Representatives from all reaches of the philanthropic community came together to discuss the importance of public/private partnership and the need for targeted investments and strategies for youth of color.

Panelists

  • Shawn Dove, Open Society Campaign for Black Male Achievement
  • David Banks, Eagle Academy Foundation
  • Andrea Batista-Schlesinger, New York City Mayor's Office
  • Richard Buery, Children's Aid Society

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