DR DAVID M MILCH FOUNDATION INC

New york rangers learn to play program for underprivileged youthdescription:in partnership with the new york rangers and sophie gerson healthy youth, the foundation designed and initiated the first learn to play hockey program for underprivileged children in new york city. While the on-ice program launches in 2025, significant work was completed in 2024 to structure operations, secure partnerships, and fund equipment.purpose / goals:to provide equitable access to youth sports and mentorship, using hockey as a tool to teach teamwork, perseverance, and confidence.

The conservatory initiative collaboration with edith wong, catskill art space, en garde arts, and a single bitedescription:the foundation co-launched the conservatory, an interdisciplinary arts and social-impact initiative uniting catskill art space, en garde arts, and a single bite. The program supports food-insecure families while advancing rural arts programming and communityengagement.purpose / goals:to foster cross-sector collaboration between arts, education, and food justice organizations, using creative expression and social action to strengthen communities in upstate new york.

Strategic grants and ongoing program supportdescription:the dr. David m. Milch foundation provided grant support and partnership funding to multiple nonprofit organizations aligned with its mission of fostering compassion, arts for change, and youth empowerment.purpose / goals:to strengthen innovative organizations using the arts, education, and youth engagement to create empathy-driven societal change.