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The Puffin Foundation is the proud sponsor of “City of Workers, City of Struggle”
April 23, 2019
The exhibit is a fascinating look at the vital and important history of labor movements in the City of New York. It opens on May 1st at the Museum of the City of New York. Explore the fascinating history of labor in New York City. For some two centuries, working Read More
Join Us For Pete Seeger’s 100th Anniversary Weekend
April 2, 2019
May 3 to 5, 2019 Puffin presents a weekend of concerts and celebrations to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Pete Seeger’s birth and to recognize Toshi Seeger’s life and legacy. Pete’s 100th Anniversary Weekend Friday, May 38:00pm Guy Davis Saturday, May 412:00pm Pete and Toshi Seeger Commemoration2:00pm “Pete’s Songs” Family Read More
Puffin Cultural Forum Exhibit “Measured Hate”
February 16, 2019
A selection of images from Measured Hate is now viewable virtually. The statistics show a trend of rise in hate crimes across the nation. The Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at the California State University found a 12.5% increase in police reports of hate crimes in America’s Read More
2019 Grant Applications Deadline 12/30
December 19, 2018
Completed applications must be postmarked by December 30. Please note the Puffin Foundation will be closed from December 22 – January 2. We will resume regular hours January 2. If you have any grant questions please visit The Puffin Foundation FAQ page. Happy Read More
Black Lung Disease is still killing miners
December 14, 2018
Read more about the epidemic in this Puffin supported piece in The Guardian. Read More
2018 The Parkland Student Activists
The Parkland Student Activists are the winners of the 2018 Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship in partnership with Type Media Center (formerly the Nation Institute). The Students, in partnership with young activists across the country, founded the March for Our Lives to end gun violence and challenge the complacency of Read More
Happy Holidays from Puffin!
December 10, 2018
The Puffin offices will be closed from December 22-January 1. Have a happy and safe holiday and we will see you in the new Read More
Pete Seeger Statue
December 4, 2018
The public is invited to a weekend of festivities honoring Pete Seeger and the unveiling of the Puffin Foundation’s statue honoring his life and work by renowned sculptor Gary Sussman. Photos and Video of the opening by NorthJersey.com here: https://www.northjersey.com/videos/news/bergen/teaneck/2018/05/05/pete-seeger-gets-his-own-statue-teaneck-puffin-center/583940002/ Friday, May 4 2018 7:00pmFilm: Pete Seeger: The Power of Read More
Join us in Honoring the Parkland Students Dec. 11th. Tickets Still Available.
November 30, 2018
We invite you to join us at The Nation Institute’s Gala on Tuesday, December 11th at 6:00pm at the IAC Building. Purchase tickets here. We are delighted to announce that we will present the 2018 Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship to the Parkland Student Activists, who founded March for Our Read More
Parkland Students win Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship
November 30, 2018
The Parkland Student Activists are the winners of the 2018 Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship. The Students, in partnership with young activists across the country, founded the March for Our Lives to end gun violence and challenge the complacency of lawmakers. March organizers David Hogg, Jaclyn Corin, Delaney Tarr, and Read More