New York, NY / March 25, 2025 – ľֱ’s Aid has been awarded a three-year, $825,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand life-changing programs for young people at its Next Generation Center in the Bronx. This significant funding will bolster services that prepare youth ages 14 to 24 for successful adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and essential support systems.
Established in 2005, the Next Generation Center serves as a critical resource for youth in foster care, those aging out of the system, and young people involved in the juvenile justice system. This grant will enable ľֱ’s Aid to strengthen its GED program, fund stipends for internships, and restock its community pantry, which provides food and essentials to hundreds of youth and families in the Bronx.
"Our Next Generation Center serves as a safe haven where youth can find stability, access critical resources, and build a path to a successful future," said Phoebe C. Boyer, President and CEO of ľֱ’s Aid. "Thanks to the generosity of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, we can continue connecting Bronx youth with education, career opportunities, housing, and nutrition – empowering them to thrive.”
The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is one of the nation’s largest philanthropic organizations and the largest foundation dedicated exclusively to healthcare in New York State. Since its founding in 2019, the organization has awarded more than $1 billion in grants to organizations addressing critical needs across New York.
“This year our Foundation hit a milestone in our impact and continued responding to key issues across the state – from maternal health and childhood hunger to immigrant healthcare workforces and mental healthcare for our senior citizens,” said Daniel Frascella, Chief Programs and Grants Officer of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. “Our grantees and their commitment to the health and well-being of New Yorkers inspire our grantmaking processes and focus areas year after year. We’re looking forward to another year of the collaboration and community engagement that motivates our work.”
For more information about ľֱ’s Aid, visit childrensaidnyc.org.
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ľֱ ľֱ’s Aid
ľֱ’s Aid is committed to ensuring that there are no boundaries to the aspirations of young people, no limits to their potential. After nearly 200 years of serving New York City’s children, youth, and their families, we know what it takes to ensure children and youth grow up strong and healthy and ready to thrive in school and life: excellent education and health care, social-emotional support, and strong stable families. Today, we serve nearly 50,000 children, youth, and their families in New York City.
ľֱ Mother Cabrini Foundation
The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers, bolster the health outcomes of vulnerable communities, eliminate barriers to care, and bridge gaps in health services. Named after a tireless advocate for immigrants, children, and the poor, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation funds programs and initiatives across New York State that either provide direct healthcare services or address the social determinants of health. For more information, visit .