Council 1869 - Our Work
Collective Giving.
Real Impact.
We turn individual generosity
into collective action.
By pooling resources, we make high-impact grants that support children and families facing barriers to healthcare, education, and opportunity.
Why Collective Giving Works
We create strategic giving
that is intentional, informed, and built to last.
Transformative solutions
Quick responses to urgent needs
Sustainable impact
Ensured accountability
What your collective giving has made possible…
5,000
Children’s books donated to foster early education enrichment
25,000
Meals delivered to families facing food insecurity
$1,600,000 +
Committed in grants to organizations who’s purpose aligns with our mission and pillars
…and we’re just getting started.
Where We Focus
Three Pillars. One Mission.
Health Equity
Early childhood healthcare and nutrition are among the most powerful upstream interventions medicine has defined.
That’s why we invest intentionally in trusted partners like the NYU Langone Health Pediatric Center in Hempstead—organizations driving life-changing impact at the root level.
Early Education
The earliest years of a child’s life shape everything that follows. That’s why we invest in early childhood programs that build strong foundations for lifelong success.
We support trusted partners like ParentChild+ because their work is proven, scalable, and deeply community-driven.
Community Support
Strong communities create stronger futures. We invest in programs proven to help families meet basic needs, strengthen neighborhoods, and expand opportunity for the next generation.
By supporting the people and systems that keep communities safe, connected, and resilient, we create pathways to long-term stability, growth, and opportunity.
We invest in the most urgent causes of inequity.These are not isolated issues – they are deeply connected. Addressing them together creates lasting change.
Our Investment Process
We do the research so you don’t have to.
Deep
Vetting
Identifying trusted organizations with a proven track record of impact.
Strategic Investment
Funding programs with measurable outcomes.
Local
Insight
Supporting organizations embedded in the communities they serve.
Focused Impact
Directing resources where they are needed most.
Scaling Programs That Already Work
See your investment in action.
A $500,000 commitment to NYU Langone’s Pediatric Center is expanding access to care and strengthening long-term sustainability.
A $1M investment in ParentChild+ is transforming early childhood education through home-based care in underserved communities.
With your help, thousands of families have received critical support—from healthcare access to food, supplies, and early learning resources. Because of your support, families navigating crisis situations have received essential support, connection to care, and a path forward.
