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Remembering Peter N. Carroll (1943-2024)

September 18, 2024

Peter N. Carroll was our dear friend and a trusted advisor to The Puffin Foundation for decades. His knowledge and guidance shaped some of our most important initiatives, including the ALBA/Puffin Prize, The Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship, and the Puffin Gallery of Social Activism at MCNY. A scholar, a poet, and Read More

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2024 Grant Decision Update

August 1, 2024

For all our grantees awaiting decisions, You may have been wondering if the proposal you submitted to The Puffin Foundation was still under consideration. Rest assured that it is, and that the delay in our review process does not decrease the likelihood of your receiving an award from us. We Read More

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Puffin Closed for Juneteenth

June 18, 2024

Dear Puffin People, The Puffin Cultural Forum will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 6/19 in observance of Juneteenth. Our offices will reopen on Thursday, 6/20. We hope you have a wonderful holiday! -The Puffin Staff As Puffin acknowledges Juneteenth, we commemorate past triumphs while acknowledging the current obstacles. Furthermore, we pledge Read More