MISSION SOCIETY
Powered By Educators
Here at the Mission Society, educators make our work possible. Because of their dedicated efforts over the last year and beyond, we have offered students spaces where they can be inspired, learn without obstacles, and build the futures of their dreams.
Educators are the heart of our programs.
Our staff dedicates each day to the academic enrichment, well-being, and success of young people across New York City. In the 2021-2022 school year, over 100 Mission Society educators mentored and supported 2,000 scholars across our K-12 programs.
Educators are cultivators of joy.
The Mission Society programs encourage play, build confidence, and open doors to new possibilities for every student, demonstrating to each of our scholars that their ambitions are within reach.
Educators are advocates.
We provide holistic support when our students face challenges in and beyond school or lack access to vital learning resources. Our team alleviates barriers to opportunities students may not have access to outside of our classrooms, helping students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Educators are dedicated learners.
Our teachers take in daily lessons from students on compassion, understanding, and connection, and reflect them in their classrooms. Staff prioritizes continued learning, deepening their knowledge of the needs of students and using these lessons to create strong, welcoming communities.
Thank you to our entire team of Mission Society educators.
We are so grateful to you for seeing and supporting our students, and bringing empowering educational opportunities to our schools.
Our Supporters
$1,000,000+
NYC Department of Education
NYC Department of Youth &
Community Development
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$100,000+
New York State Office of Children
& Family Services
The Pinkerton Foundation
$99,999–$50,000
Lawrence Morris Charitable Trust
Stanley H. & Leah Rumbough
van Ameringen Foundation
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$49,999–$25,000
Citibank
Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation
Gray Foundation
$24,999–$10,000
Alston & Bird LLP
Gregory R. Worrell
James B. & Lauren L. Peterson John & Peggy Bader
Keith Haring Foundation
Martin & Jean Shafiroff
Michael Fisch
Tim & Christine Little
William C. and Joyce C.
O’Neil Charitable Trust
$9,999–$1,000
Alvarez Symonette
Amicus Amico Foundation
BOKS Kids
City Employees Union Local 237
Clara McDonald
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation
Colgate-Palmolive
Elsie McCabe Thompson
Hannah & Matthew Granade
Janina McCormack
Jay & Missy Moorhead
Jennifer & Seth Grossman
Joseph Brooks
Katrina and R. Donahue Peebles
Laura Flavin
Matthew W. and Marie-Christine Mamak
Michael Haggen
Nanda Prabhakar
Paycom
Raj Alva & Emily Peterson Alva
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
The Pamela J. Newman Foundation
$999–$500
EarthShare
L. Kelly Atkinson, Jr.
Peter Smith
William & Mary Jane Driscoll
Up to $499
Alexis Perry
Allison Ecung
Amazon Smiles
Barbara S. Loftin
Calvin Mew
CBAM Partners LLC
Celia Berk
Cheryl M. Gioioso
Chris Henrici
Dani and Joe Iemola
Daniel Iemola
Debbie Scorcia
Evangelia Kingsley
Give Lively Foundation
James R. Strachan
Kenneth Padilla
Kevin Watkins
Khalid Nadir
Laura Sanchez
Lynne Rubin
Maria Jimenez
Maria Rodriguez
Michael H. Singer
Nachshon Ruskay
Richard I. Stern
Risa Heller
Robert Watt
The Murphy Family
Vaughn Thomas
In Kind
Alston & Bird LLP
BOKS Kids
Citibank
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Scholastic
Shearman & Sterling LLP
White & Case LLP