Celebrating all whose efforts collectively build bridges for our communities to access sustainably healthy futures.
On April 6, 2024 we hosted our first Evening of Appreciation and Recognition, at Con Sofrito in The Bronx. The Honorable Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson was the keynote speaker.
Shana McCormick, executive director, The Skyline Charitable Foundation, presented certificates of appreciation and recognition to the following organizations and individuals:
43rd Precinct Community Council
Acacia Network
Acacia Network - Crystal's Place Residence
Acacia Network - Millennium Care
Afrikana
Beatstro
Belmont Fordham Food Network
Borinquen Court
Bridging Africa & Black America Inc.
Bronx Community Board 9
Bronx River Alliance
Bronx Works - NYCHA - Melrose Classic Community Center
Bronx Works - NYCHA Betances
Bronx Works - NYCHA Saint Mary's Park Community Center
City Harvest
Commonwealth Veterans Residence
Dev Deonarine
Disciples of Galilee
Dwayne Mack
Easy Living Shelter
Eddie Villalongo
Food Bank for New York City
Friendly Fridge
Grace & Peace Church
Harlem Grown
Hunts Point Alliance for Children
Ivan Illatarco
James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center
Justice 4 Families
Lafayette Family Residence
Life Together Fellowship
Lisette Gonzalez
Love Gospel Assembly
Loving The Bronx
Macedonia Project Inc.
Madison Security Group
Mission Helping Hand
Monkworx Social Services
Mujumder Foundation
NYCHA - Bronx River Houses
NYCHA - Clay Avenue via Simply Said Wow!
NYCHA - Glebe Houses
NYCHA - Middletown Plaza Houses
NYCHA - Monroe Houses
NYCHA - Sotomayor Houses (Phipps Neighborhoods)
NYCHA - Soundview Houses
NYCHA - Throggs Neck Houses via Throggs Neck Resident Council
NYCHA- Webster Houses via 1200 Solutions
NYPD PSA-8 Community Affairs
Omesh Billboolal
Pamela Huff
Parkchester Baptist Church
PS 42X | The Claremont Community School
Ralph Huggins
Rethink Food
River Park Towers
Rosa's at Park
SAGE Center
Soshell Butterflies, Inc.
St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction, Inc.
St. Helena's Roman Catholic Church Pantry
Sylvia Center
Tastes So Good
The Bharati Foundation
The Jewish Board's Adult and Family Residence - WSQ
The Vegan Factory
Throggs Neck Community Alliance
Urban Edge Properties
URI - Harmony House
York Studios
Youth Ministries for Peace & Justice
A message from John Kalafatis, founder & board vice president, The Skyline Charitable Foundation:
WELCOME to an Evening of Appreciation and Recognition in honor of our RAP4Bronx and our organization, The Skyline Charitable Foundation. This special event is a celebration of our collective achievements, and it is an opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to those who have played a vital role in making our mission a reality. As the founder of TSCF, I am deeply grateful for your ongoing support and commitment to our cause. We would not be where we are today without the dedication of individuals like you who have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact in our community. This event will be a night to remember, filled with inspiring stories, delicious food, and the company of people who share our passion for creating a better world. It is a chance for us to reflect on our progress and to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, staff, and supporters. Thank you for joinining us in this special occasion as we celebrate our achievements, honor our partners, and look forward to the future of RAP4Bronx. Your presence is greatly appreciated, and we thank you for all that you do to support our cause. Warm regards, John Kalafatis Founder & Board Vice President The Skyline Charitable Foundation