we’re only as impactful as our partners
Grant making—We select partners based on a proven track record of success in providing effective and efficient service to people who are impacted by poverty in New York. Our three areas are:
Survival—Vaccine Equity, Health Access, Domestic Violence, Food Security and Homelessness
Education—STEM, General Education, Adult Learning
Sustainability—Job Training & Readiness, Mentorship, Prison/Justice System
BioBus
BioBus helps K-12 and college students in New York City discover, explore, and pursue science. We focus on students excluded from the scientific community due to factors such as race, gender, economic status, and physical access. Through this work, we envision a world where all people have the opportunity to reach their full scientific potential. We’ve reached 300,000 students at more than 800 schools and community organizations since 2008, primarily NYC public and charter schools and as far away as New England, California, and even Egypt and Jordan. BioBus students connect with scientists from diverse backgrounds, learn lab and research skills, practice science communication, and take steps to become the next generation of scientists and problem-solvers, making the world better for all of us. Our students access and become part of the scientific community through introductory science labs aboard our mobile labs at their schools; after school, weekend, and summer programs; and year-long internships. We offer programs city-wide with a focus on Harlem, the South Bronx, and the Lower East Side.
HYPOTHEkids
HYPOTHEkids’ vision is to create a biotech talent pipeline that is representative of the diversity of NYC with programs that spark interest and prepare students for jobs in this burgeoning industry. Through the New York Bioforce program, underrepresented students learn essential lab skills to prepare them for paid internships in academic and industry research labs. The Hk Maker Lab provides a unique biomedical engineering design and entrepreneurship experience at Columbia’s School of Engineering. HYPOTHEkids Science Clubs brings hands-on science to elementary aged children facilitated by high school student community science educators.