by Debrah Charatan | Jun 13, 2017 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
As a female entrepreneur and a proponent of female entrepreneurship, it should be no surprise that I’m also fully supportive of workplace equity. Equity, the fair and equal treatment of all employees regardless of gender or gender identification, can take many forms....
by Debrah Charatan | May 1, 2017 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
There are organizations out there that need our help as they defend and preserve Jewish culture and identity in the United States. In late 2016 and 2017, a rise in hate crimes has been widely reported in both mainstream media and social media, including brutal acts of...
by Debrah Charatan | Mar 21, 2017 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
The Partnership Between The Ellen Hermanson Foundation and the Charatan/Holm Family Foundation Breast cancer is a diagnosis heard far too often, by too many women. In New York alone, about 15,000 people are diagnosed with the disease annually. It is always a...
by Debrah Charatan | Feb 23, 2017 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
In its continued commitment to the New York community, the Charatan Family Foundation supports key cultural institutions like The Met, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Jewish Museum, and the United States Holocaust Museum. In an especially turbulent political...
by Debrah Charatan | Jan 20, 2017 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
This year’s presidential election left the country divided as America chose a male president over a female presidential nominee. Still, Hillary Clinton’s efforts did not go unnoticed and many spoke up about how great it was to see a woman fighting her battles and...
by Debrah Charatan | Jul 7, 2016 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
New York City is home to numerous charities that I’m proud to support through the Charatan/Holm Family Foundation. Some of the closest to my heart are initiatives that aim to help special needs children, as well as those that enrich the Jewish community. The...