We are excited to share that Getting Out and Staying Out and Trinity Church are joining together to invest in building safer communities. As part of Trinity’s $19.5 million commitment to area nonprofits, GOSO was awarded $400,000 to partner with people impacted by incarceration on a journey of education, employment, and emotional well-being — supporting a culture of nonviolence across New York City. This continued investment will strengthen GOSO’s programming for more than 1,500 young New Yorkers ages 16–24 in East Harlem.
Rev. Phillip Jackson, rector of Trinity Church, said: “Our philanthropy takes a multifaceted approach to addressing foundational community needs like housing security, community safety, educational access, and support for immigrants by supporting the organizations best positioned to deliver meaningful change.”
In their spring grants, Trinity is foregrounding awards that help create community safety through education and advocacy: “As New York City’s new mayor identifies new ways to build safer communities, Trinity grantees are ensuring that immediate support reaches those in need. These spring grants renew our commitment to nurturing youth development, expanding restorative justice, and supporting the closure of Rikers Island.”
