CHARLES H. REVSON FOUNDATION
Grants Authorized
Year ending December 31, 2009

Urban Affairs: New York City — 2009

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Brooklyn, NY
$15,000
For the 'Support our Shelves' campaign in five branch libraries

CITIZENS HOUSING AND PLANNING COUNCIL
New York, NY
$25,000
To support Phase III of 'One Size Fits Some: A Fresh Look at Housing and Space Standards in New York City,' a project to expand housing choices, enhance access to housing, and improve safety in shared accommodations

LEGAL AID SOCIETY
New York, NY
$100,000
For support of the Economic Security Initiative, which provides crucial legal assistance to meet economic challenges

MACAULAY HONORS COLLEGE
New York, NY
$75,000
To create the Lisa Goldberg/Revson Scholars Program, providing fellowship stipends to 10 Macaulay students interested in public and civic engagement, with a special emphasis on service to New York City

RESERVE ELDER SERVICE, INC.
New York, NY
$14,000
To conduct a feasibility study on the use of retired professionals to restore program services in the New York City Public Library systems, supporting branch libraries as community centers of learning and communication

Total: $229,000

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