HIGHLIGHTS
Something is Changing on Hope Street near Victoria Square
“We don’t give out food or clothes. We give tools and resources so that they can provide for themselves when they grow up,” says Angelos Kostamparis, Community Liaison for Victoria Square Project, summing up the organization’s philosophy.A People-Powered Approach to Feeding New Yorkers Gets Street Vendors Back to Work
The Street Vendor Project put New York City street vendors back to work preparing thousands of free meals for communities in Brooklyn and the Bronx facing food insecurity.Preserving Buildings, and Memories, in Athens
When you think of Athenian architecture, there’s one particular building that’s likely to come to mind first—and it sits atop the Acropolis. But Athens has a rich and varied architectural history from recent centuries too, notably the period between 1830 and 1940. It’s a heritage that until recently was overlooked.The Green Unit: Psychosocial Rehabilitation through Work in Green Spaces
Some of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) grants that have the greatest and most direct impact for people in need are the most straightforward.Health Mentorship by Mothers, for Mothers
“Mentor Mothers are unstoppable in reaching our clients,” says Community Mentor Mother Elizabeth Wilson. “We always find a way to reach them and make sure they get the medical services they need.”How a Tiny Greek Island Aspires to Become a Pioneer in Global Climate Change Research
In the passage between mainland Greece and Crete, where the Aegean Sea meets the Ionian, lies Antikythera, a small island with very few inhabitants.Guiding Young People through a Strange Summer: A Dispatch from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
By Big Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaGod’s Love We Deliver: Free Μedically Τailored Μeals for People Unable to Cook
Up the street, the local minister took notice and called it “God’s love”: a woman delivering a nutritious, warm meal to a hospice patient who was unable to cook for himself as a result of his serious illness.Accessing New York City’s Museums
There are tough times ahead for museums. But even as cultural institutions feel the squeeze of pandemic-induced closures and restrictions, accessibility efforts must be seen as an essential part of their work, not an optional add-on.