ABOUT:We publish a monthly e-newsletter, ROCA, and distribute to our mailing list. ROCA includes timely updates on new programs, events, and grant opportunities. Why “ROCA”? At Maya’s funeral, her friend Ana told a story. We used the story as the inspiration for our newsletter: “This past summer, you and I met up at the Omega…
ABOUT:Part of the work of the Maya Gold Foundation is to bring resources to bear in our community and schools. Below are some resources that can be used to start a conversation between parents, youth, community members and school staff. RESOURCES: Our Parent and Teen Toolkit– A multidiscliplinary resourceof area organizations andpractitioners to assist families…
ABOUT:We rely on dozens of sponsors with assistance in offering events to the community. Their support is financial, in-kind, and logistical. We greatly appreciate their support; our work would not be possible without them. SPONSORS:Alfandre Architecture America’s Best Value InnBarner BooksBoughton PlaceBread AloneCardinal Spellman Council of St. Joseph’s ChurchCHBO DrumsChristopher Allibone CarpentryChronogramCrust and MagicDawes Septic…
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SPONSOR AN EVENT:We are deeply grateful to our corporate and institutional sponsors for their support, and hope that you support them with your business.Interested in becoming a sponsor? New sponsors may donate using the form below, with your PayPal account or a credit card. You may also send a check to Maya Gold Foundation, 5…
A Foundation with a Focus on Teens, The Gardiner Gazette, Summer 2020 Two Hudson Valley Students Spread the Love for Reading, Hudson Valley One, January 14, 2020 From Tragedy to Community Action: The Founding of the Maya Gold Foundation, iHeartRADIO, December 1, 2019 Exhibition on New Paltz High Students’ Trip to Nepal Opens June 30…
HEART OF GOLD ADVENTURES:The purpose of Heart of Gold Adventures is to offer Hudson Valley teens an educational experience that includes cultural awareness and appreciation, service to others, and the fun of adventure, so they can be empowered to gain a greater sense of themselves and the world. Participants develop a passion for exploration and…
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…
ABOUT:Our Youth Action Team is comprised of over a dozen young people who are committed to the mission of the Foundation. The teens, ranging in ages from 15 to 18, provide insight, guidance and feedback to the Board of the Foundation. They are an important part of our organization, and we value their input. The…
ABOUT:Each fall and spring the Maya Gold Foundation offers a public event to the Hudson Valley Community. The events are focused on issues affecting teens and families today. 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…
