Advancing the Community of Tomorrow (ACT)
Advancing the Community of Tomorrow (ACT), formerly known as Adults and Children in Trust, provides a safe haven for children (toddlers to teens) from many faiths, cultures and economic backgrounds to gather, learn, play and grow. They participate in a broad range of programs supervised by highly trained and caring adults, developing leadership and intellectual skills through hands-on experiences.
Recent Grants Awarded
- Year
- 2024
- Purpose
- To provide local families living in West Harlem & Morningside Heights with financial aid so they can enroll their children in the Cathedral’s childcare/education programs.
- Amount
- $6,000
- Year
- 2023
- Purpose
- To provide financial aid for families seeking to enroll their children in Advancing the Community of Tomorrow’s early years, after-school, and school vacation and summer camp programs.
- Amount
- $6,000
- Year
- 2022
- Purpose
- To provide financial aid awards to eight families in the coming year.
- Amount
- $8,000
- Year
- 2021
- Purpose
- Advancing the Community of Tomorrow - provides children with opportunities for learning, mentorship and social enrichment through preschool and after-school activities.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Year
- 2020
- Purpose
- Grant supports financial aid for 4-6 children for CCS-area residents. Will provide children in the CCS area with opportunities for learning, mentorship and social enrichment. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, there was an increased number of applicants.
- Amount
- $4,800
- Year
- 2018
- Purpose
- Supported paid internships for six young people ages 14-16 in their 2018 summer camp Counselor in Training (CIT) program, and helped fund the interns' end of season thank you outing to Action Park.
- Amount
- $4,000
- Year
- 2019
- Purpose
- Grant supported financial aid to 4 children in afterschool program; 1 child in their preschool program. 60% of costs covered, and the preschool program participant had 25% of tuition covered. Grant promotes diversity among students, who might otherwise not be able to afford ACT's high-quality services and educational programs.
- Amount
- $4,000