The Robin Hood Relief Corps started with a simple question: Could we inspire many New Yorkers to give small amounts to help their neighbors in need? The answer was yes. Big-hearted New Yorkers raised funds for those hit hardest by COVID-19 in creative and effective ways.
WAY S TO G E T I N VO LV E D ( N O MAT T E R WH E R E YO U A R E ! )
CELEBRATE A MILESTONE Commemorate birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions by inviting friends and family to give to Robin Hood in lieu of gifts. (VIRTUALLY) ATTEND OUR SIGNATURE EVENTS Tune in for one our signature events in new, inclusive formats that unite all of Robin Hood nation. Next up – Investors Conference, October 27-28, followed by Heroes on December 1! JOIN A BOARD Help boost the organizational capacity of a frontline poverty-fighting organization. We’ll match and place you on the board of one of our community partners, carefully aligning your expertise with their needs. OPEN A DONOR-ADVISED FUND (DAF) AT ROBIN HOOD Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) are low-cost, tax-effi- cient tools for philanthropic giving. Robin Hood DAFs offer the lowest fees available as well as flexible investment terms to help you grow your charitable dollars. MATCH YOUR GIFT Double your impact with an employer match for your charitable gift. Ask your human resources department if your company offers a match, and invite others to request a corporate match, too.
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to learn more about our upcoming events, initiatives, and more ways to get involved. JOIN THE FOREST
Our young professionals group rebranded and launched The Forest. The initiative offers young professional Robin Hooders access to volunteering opportunities, networking, social events, and Robin Hood Unplugged events. TEACH YOUR CHILDREN From “Lemonaid” stands for school-age philan- thropists to “Camp Robin Hood” and “Fellows” for teens, Robin Hood’s family philanthropy programs instill the joy of giving for big-hearted New Yorkers of all ages. SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER Gift drives and more. The needs will be greater than ever this holiday season; please join us in making them a little brighter. LEAVE A LEGACY Consider Robin Hood’s Planned Giving program. GIVE 100% will go directly to organizations serving New Yorkers in need.
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The Knicks’ Taj Gibson and John Starks joined forces, and New Yorker Matt James started a Connect-4 tournament on Instagram. Michael Strahan and Eli Manning teamed up for an “Always a Giant” fundraiser, and New York Rangers past and present built a squad. Teens, former Robin Hood interns, celebrities, and brands joined the first-ever Robin Hood Relief Corps. Together, we created a movement, and we’re just getting started!
Team Next Gen for NYC
To get started, contact Jayme Rothman at rothman@robinhood.org.
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We Love NY Squad
HEROES OF NEW YORK DECEMBER 1, 2020
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