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Bringing it Home
Upon returning from Nepal, each Youth Ambassador prepares a presentation for their community. We encourage the teens to present on a topic that has meaning for them, and explore creative presentation modalities. View all of the 2018 Youth Presentations here, the 2019 Youth Presentations here, and the 2022 Youth Presentations here. The teens chose topics…
Heart of Gold Adventures
HEART OF GOLD ADVENTURES:The purpose of Heart of Gold Adventures we to offer Hudson Valley teens an educational experience that includes cultural awareness and appreciation, service to others, and the fun of adventure, so they could be empowered to gain a greater sense of themselves and the world. Participants developed a passion for exploration and…
Our Partners
ABOUT:We work with carefully vetted NGO’s and institutions in Nepal and the USA to support us in our efforts. PARTNERS: AdhikaarAdhikaar is a non-profit located in Queens, NY that exists to support Nepali speaking survivors of trafficking in the United States. In the fall of 2019 their members visited with our teens and Board in…
Student Internships
ABOUT:We accept interns from colleges local to Ulster, Dutchess, and Orange counties. Interns have supported us in digital media work, in preparation for our Nepal trip, on developing and implementing community programs, and much more. If you are interested, please use the form below to apply. APPLY: Use the form below to apply for a Student…
Thrive Grants
ABOUT:“Help Youth Thrive,” is our statement of purpose. We realize that we cannot fulfill this purpose on our own. The Thrive Grants program is designed to support the creative work of existing organizations that work to provide opportunities for Hudson Valley youth. Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed four times a…
Compassion In Action Award
ABOUT: Maya Gold was a social activist who was deeply committed to helping others. Created in her honor, the annual Compassion in Action Award recognizes up to two New Paltz High School students who have demonstrated a commitment to improving mental wellness, advancing social justice, empowering their peers, and\or strengthening community. Our goal is to…
Youth Action Team
ABOUT:Our Youth Action Team was comprised of over a dozen dedicated young people who were instrumental in forwarding the mission of the Foundation. The teens, ranging in ages from 15 to 18, provided insight, guidance, and feedback to the Board of the Foundation. They were an important part of our organization’s growth and spirit, and…
Community Programs
ABOUT:Previously, each fall and spring The Maya Gold Foundation offered public events which focused on issues affecting teens and families. In the spring of 2018, we presented “13 Reasons Why NOT” to over 75 local youth and adults. The performance was developed for and by local youth in response to the Netflix series, “Thirteen Reasons…
Advisory Board
ABOUT:Our Advisory Board is comprised of community members who are able to support our work with their specific expertise and skills. We deeply value their input and assistance. MEMBERS:Ami FixlerCarin CarrClaire WasserDana RudikoffDavid DuklerKaline KellyLisa ChasonMichael RussoRabbi Jonathan KliglerRick AlfandreRobert BardSadie GreenSarah SnowShir Yaakov FeitSteve Casa