“Young Buck's past visit impacted everyone and his message was simple and clear, "Be good and stay in school." He understands that this is an important statement to convey to the children of Fannie Battle because he too grew up in this East Nashville neighborhood.”

Sara Longhini,
Executive Director, Fannie Battle Day Home for Children

December 2008

• $1,000
• Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, Food Pantry
  Queens, NY

• $3,500
• Holy Baptist Unity Church
  Queens, NY

• $1,000
• P.S. 40
  Queens, NY

• $1,000
• Queens Hospital Center
  Queens, NY

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November 2008

• $200,000
• New York Restoration Project
  New York, NY

Opening of The Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson Community Garden in Jamaica, Queens

Founded by Bette Midler, New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reclaiming and restoring New York City parks, community gardens and open space. In partnership with the City of New York, NYRP is also leading MillionTreesNYC – an initiative to plant one million new trees throughout New York City's five boroughs by 2017.

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June 2008

• $62,000
• Queensborough Community College
  Bayside, NY

Entering our fourth year partnership with QCC, the Foundation is proud to support ten incoming students, as well as continue providing scholarships for our third year students.