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[View this email in your browser]( Michael’s Monday Motivation At that first Thanksgiving feast, it was the Indigenous peoples who brought much of the food and shared their harvest techniques. As people come together to give Thanks, let us also never forget that we must give true thanks and Honor to our Indigenous Brothers and Sisters as we live on their land. Special Evanston City Council Meeting Ryan Field Vote Tonight | 5pm CST Tune in Virtually Join Zoom Meeting: [ Meeting ID: 854 6201 9921 Passcode: 052392 or click on the button below: [Watch the Evanston City Council Meeting Online]( Weekly KAIROS Conversation with: Grace Ramirez Chef, Activist, Author & Entrepreneur A chef, dedicated humanitarian, educator, author, and TV personality, Chef Grace Ramirez has become a world leader who brings her Latin American heritage and charisma to the vast audiences of Oceania and the Americas. 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[( -and- Andrzej CetnarskiCEO, CyberNation ​​National Security & Cyber Security Strategist for Boards & C-Suites, Cyber Nation Central ​Former UBS Investment Banker - Tech, Defense, Real Estate Critical Infrastructure Cyber Defense Board Strategy Contributor with Forbes Magazine Published Author with Henry Stewart Publications' Cyber Security: A Peer Reviewed Journal Named “CEO of the Year - Cyber” by CEO Monthly Magazine Advisory Councilor, The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue ​Former Official Member of Forbes Business Council ​Served as Congressional Staffer to US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY City) Co-Chairman of America’s Future Series International Cybersecurity Innovation Summit ​Holds 3 Ivy League Degrees: - ​​MPA in National Security & Cybersecurity Policy from Harvard Kennedy School - MBA in Finance & Entrepreneurship from The Wharton School - ​MA in International Affairs in European & East Asian Affairs from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania ​​Honors AB Alum in Economics from The University of Chicago, where he studied the economics of crime under and was Research Assistant to award-winning Professor and Author of Freakonomics, Steven Levitt ​Has helped drive cybersecure culture transformations for hundreds of globe’s top leaders See you Wednesday! 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Available 11/23-11/27 [BOGO - Stocking stuffer bundle buy 2 get one free!]( Free Shipping Over $50 Cyber Monday Only Applies automatically in the cart Barbershop Books [Vote for Alvin - CNN Hero of the Year!]( Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates the Launch of DreamYard’s BX Start Gaming and Entrepreneurship Center The Bronx Community Celebrated the Grand Opening of our State-of-the-Art Gaming Hub on November 15, 2023 New Center Supported by Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation November 16, 2023, BRONX, NY – DreamYard’s BX Start Gaming and Entrepreneurship Center, dedicated to empowering youth through technology and education, opened its doors to funders, partners, students, and community members for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in its brand-new state-of-the-art gaming hub. The event held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at its new location, 337 East 162nd St, Bronx, NY 10451, was a huge success. The new location was supported by a $500,000 grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. "This is where journeys will begin, where creatives will find their tribe, and where the first steps towards a future filled with creativity and innovation will be taken,” said Rudy Blanco, Director of Entrepreneurship and Gaming Programs for BX Start. “Access to a welcoming environment is so important for students. An updated space can help students experience new opportunities, nurture their passions, and connect with other innovators,” said Alex Cohen, President of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. “We are proud to support DreamYard’s BX Start Gaming and Entrepreneurship Center.” The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony marked the official opening of this innovative facility, which is poised to become a transformative hub for gaming and tech enthusiasts, students, and the community at large to develop skills and forge careers in “...New York City's burgeoning digital games industry, which supports 7,600 jobs, $762 million in wages, and $2 billion in economic output,” said MOME Commissioner Anne del Castillo. The event itinerary promised a dynamic evening that included a reception, a meet and greet with DreamYard staff and alumni, remarks from our partners, engaging activities led by Bronx youth, and meaningful insights into BX Start's mission and impact with this new location. “This new center will ensure the Bronx has a seat at the table with one of New York’s fastest growing industries currently generating an estimated $2 billion in revenue,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “Not only will the Bronx attract gaming enthusiasts, BX Start also offers free programs during the school year and summer months for teens and adults.” BX Start will offer free programs during the school year and summer, including ongoing skills-building workshops, career readiness and gaming education workshops for adults in the community, as well as paid internships for high school students. The Center will also provide mentorship to middle and high school students in creative technology and entrepreneurship. A scholarship fund will support students pursuing gaming-related college degrees and other post-secondary training. About DreamYard DreamYard collaborates with Bronx youth, families, and schools to build pathways to equity and opportunity through the arts. DreamYard provides nationally recognized, transformative arts education to Bronx youth and young adults and supports them as they work toward higher learning, creative-filled careers, and social action. Our programs nurture young people’s desire to create change and cultivate the skills necessary to reach positive goals. By committing to social justice pedagogy along an educational pathway, we support young people as they work toward higher learning, meaningful careers, and social action. We have every expectation that through offering a thoughtful and continuous set of supports, our youth will develop the tools necessary to become creative and engaged citizens, life-long learners, as well as leaders and innovators of the 21st Century. About the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation is committed to inspiring philanthropy and community service by creating awareness, offering guidance, and leading by example to show the world what giving can do. The Foundation’s grants support nonprofit organizations based in the United States that either help people in need or solve complex problems. The Foundation also spearheads grassroots campaigns to encourage others to give. As of December 2022, the Foundation has provided over $1 billion of charitable support. For more information, visit [www.steveandalex.org]( About BronxPro Group Bronx Pro Group is a women-owned, neighborhood-based firm dedicated to community development through affordable housing investments. Bronx Pro’s mission is to develop high-quality affordable housing that is sustainable and builds thriving communities. The company and its affiliates employ full-time professionals and support staff engaged in Real Estate Development, Construction, Property Management, and Resident Services. Since 1998, Bronx Pro completed the development of over 2,900 affordable housing units along with commercial and community spaces. These projects have a total development cost of $800 million. Currently, the company has $315 million of development under construction and approximately $190 million in pre-development. The Bronx Pro portfolio is primarily owned by the Magistro family, who are proud to build beautiful homes as well as create permanent employment opportunities through their participation in New York City affordable housing programs. [Visit Dreamyard Website]( The Bronx Community Foundation The Bronx Community Foundation is the first and only community foundation in the Bronx solely dedicated to delivering resources across the borough. The foundation’s mission is to support and invest in community power to eradicate inequity and build sustainable futures for all Bronxites. Founded in 2017, the foundation has made significant impact in the borough by being the largest relief effort during the pandemic, and continues to show its unwavering commitment to ending the historic disinvestment of the Bronx. The foundation provides grants to nonprofits and small businesses, leads key strategic programming initiatives in education and digital equity, and convenes the community on critical issues areas residents face. [Led by Dr. Meisha Porter, the former Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, a bold, visionary leader, and Bronxite who brings a commitment to creating generational change in the Bronx.]( As you’ll [see by her letter here]( the foundation is the necessary lever to steward resources and uplift community assets, in addressing the long-standing disinvestment. During this season of giving, We ask you to consider supporting The Bronx Community Foundation and investing in the future of the Bronx. 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