by Debrah Charatan | Oct 16, 2018 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
The Charatan Family Foundation has long fortified local nonprofits that support the arts, culture, and distinguished Jewish initiatives. The Jewish Museum checks all of those boxes, making it a natural choice for our charitable investment. Located along New York...
by Debrah Charatan | Jan 9, 2018 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
The song Winter Wonderland may evoke scenes of a bucolic countryside for many but, as a lifelong New Yorker, Central Park is my wonderland in the winter. The Park stretches about 50 blocks, spanning 843 acres from 59th Street to 110th Street between 5th Avenue and...
by Debrah Charatan | Nov 9, 2017 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
New York City is home to more Jewish people than any other city in the world, outside of Israel’s cities, of course. Along with that many people of Jewish faith and tradition, whether they are practicing or not, come hundreds of synagogues. In fact, synagogues are...
by Debrah Charatan | Jun 22, 2017 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
With all the debate about access to healthcare in this country, these organizations are stepping up and truly helping people. The core mission of The Charatan/Holm Family Foundation is to aid and grow charities that make a difference in the New York City community...
by Debrah Charatan | Jul 30, 2015 | Philanthropy
According to a 2014 census report, 40.3 million Americans were age 65 or over, making up 13 percent of the country’s population. That’s 12 times the number at the turn of the 20th century, and it shows little sign of slowing down as the Baby Boomers grow...