Who we like. Who we work with. Who we support.
Below are people and organizations who we work with, have worked with, and like to support. We hope you will too.
Athens Greece and Leros, Greece
The refugee crisis hit Greece when it was already in a critical economic situation, utterly unable to deal with additional demands. Thousands of people, fleeing war-torn Syria and other countries in the region affected by war, are arriving daily on the Greek islands, resulting, in some areas, in a humanitarian state of emergency for both the refugees and the local Greeks population. In response to the desperate shortage of aid for the refugees, established NGOs have extended their aid projects to also include refugee support, and new initiatives have sprung up all over Greece, with the aim of addressing the most urgent needs, which in some instances are literally matters of life-and-death. Echo100Plus has followed the lead of these deeply admirable organizations, and has extended its Greek solidarity program to support several refugee aid initiatives. Caterina Verde has volunteered with them twice both on the island of Leros and in Athens. She can attest to their good work.
Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Since the early nineties in Williamsburg and now in Ridgewood since 2007, Outpost Artists Resources has helped and championed scores of artists through its video residencies, classes, exhibitions, its radio show, Ridgewood Radio on WFMU Give the Drummer Radio hosted and curated by David Weinstein and its incredible monthly music series of diverse and experimental sounds, Fire Over Heaven, currently curated by Chen Chen of 75 Dollar Bill.
Sponsorship of Outpost Artist Resources is accessible through With Friends. Consider giving.
The Outpost also has its list of worthy and notable projects to give to.
Woodbine - experimental community hub
Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Rock Steady Farm
Rock Steady Farm and Flowers is an LGBTQ+ owned and operated cooperative farm, rooted in social justice, growing sustainable vegetables in Millerton, NY.
FOOD ACCESS FUND
Now more than ever, we know the demand for affordable, accessible, and healthy food continues to rise. Through donor support, we provide free or subsidized produce to low-income community members, including seniors, families with young children, and people living with serious health concerns (HIV/AIDS, diabetes and cancer). Apply for a share here. If you’re able, consider making a contribution today.
Organized and curated by Christine Sciulli.
Artists for Democracy: Over 40 artist projections all along the East End of Long Island and New York City.
A coalition of projection artists working in support of DEMOCRACY #projectvote managed by coalition. Contact @x_i_n_e for press/collaborations
Eldert Street Garden
The Eldert Street Garden is a local community garden in Bushwick, NY. Threatened with takeover by builders who wanted to squeeze another building into this verdant lot a few members of the community fought for 7 years to keep the land in the keeping of the neighborhood. They eventually won. That is tenacity.