Our Generous Supporters

At a time when the economy is struggling, it's easy to forget the importance of the arts, but you already know how valuable the arts are for critical thinking, other cognitive functions and overall well-being.

Consider sponsoring a local family in need of access to quality arts education.

In appreciation of your generosity, we will send you a musical instrument to mark the occasion of your gift.

A caxixi rattle is yours when you sponsor one class of Shake, Rattle & Roll.  A shekere shaker is our gift to you with your sponsorship of half a semester (3 classes) and a small djembe drum will be sent to you in the event you sponsor a full semester (6 classes).  Thank you!

You can give any other amount on our donations page!

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NYS legislative resolution

“The future success of our State and Nation
is dependent upon organizations such as
Parents As Primary Teachers.” 

Velmanette Montgomery,
NYS Senate.

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elected officials

Annette Robinson, NYS Assembly
Hakeem Jeffries, US House of Representatives
Velmanette Montgomery, NYS Senate
Robert E. Cornegy, NYC Council
Eric L. Adams, Brooklyn Borough President
Al Vann, NYC Council (Retired)
Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President (Retired)


foundations, nonprofit groups and institutions

Brooklyn Arts Council – NYS Council on the Arts
  - NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
Brooklyn Community Foundation
Brooklyn Public Library
The Center for Arts Education
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn Cable Access Television
We Are All Brooklyn
Guitar Center Music Foundation
The Puffin Foundation
Brooklyn Borough Hall
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Alliance
Urban Neighborhood Services
Transdiaspora Network
Freebrook Academy
Brooklyn Movement Center
Retired Senior and Volunteer Program
Conjunto Nuevo Milenio
Sesame Flyers International
Taiko Masala
Capoeira Center of New York
Kuki Ndiho Rwanda Orphans Support Project
Jazzy Jumpers
American Indian Community House
The Bedford Village School
North Star Academy
Melanation Artists’ Collective

corporate

JP Morgan Chase
Target
Carver Federal Savings
Rainbow, 579 and Marianne Stores
Golden Crust Caribbean Bakery and Grill 
Koza Group, LLC
Onyx Associates, LLC
New York Liberty, WNBA
Swimline Corporation
African Cultural Imports
Kebe Fashions
Modell’s Sporting Goods
Trophies by Syl (now Legacy Awards)
Apple Metro Corp.
Gumbo
The Melting Pot
Home Depot of Bed-Stuy
SuperFoodtown of Restoration Plaza
BJ's Wholesale Club of Spring Creek
McDonald's of 1275 Fulton Street
Applebee's of Restoration Plaza
Better Indeed, LLC


individuals

Kwaku & Lauren Abraham
Paul Acinapura
Courtney Aison
Chitra Aiyar
William & Lisa Betts
Esther Bukai
Mollie Busino
Mr. & Mrs. Cadogan Chiquita Camille
Michelle Cornegy
Shelley Crawford
Cheryl Davis
Kemba Dunham
Leticia Smith-Evans
Zev & Janah Feldman
Sergio Ferguson
Larry & Lisa Francis
Mark Gilliam
Ayisha Doyle-Gnolou
Mina Hai
Denise Henry
Jonathan Herman
Stacey Hightower
Ben & Denise Honoroff
Phyllis Hulen
Foday Kangbai
Stan & Asmeret Lomax
Ana Malick

Kevin Matsunaga
Frank Mayers
Beverly Miller
Martin Mohabeer
Dineo Mpela
Mampela Mpela
Moe Mpela
David C. Myers
Mr. & Mrs. Myles
Rachel Newton
Tambay Obenson
Susan Olupitan
Max Ossé
Jabari Osaze
Satya Chheda Patel
Chiquita Payne
Michael Pecnik
Nyisha Pierre
Adriana Raines
José Rendon
Nafisa Sharriff
David Schoenberger
Chrisophia Somerfeldt
Hewaleh Switzer
Tawnya& Greg Switzer
Nadeje Sylvester
Camille Varlack
Terrance & Ann Winston
 Zaire Zenit

“I trust our corporate neighbors enjoyed their experiences enough to continue funding [Parents As Primary Teachers].”
Edolphus “Ed” Towns,U.S. House of Representatives.

“[PAPT programming] has invigorated the use of our local public library branch.  Please join me in keeping this vibrant addition to our community.”
Annette M. Robinson, NYS Assembly.

Executive Director Yoidette Erima with Brooklyn Public Library Board members (left to right):  Joyce Cumberbatch, Chairman Thomas Amon, Mable Robertson, and Weeksville Historical Society Board Member Clarence Robertson.

“Parents As Primary Teachers encourages partnership between public and private institutions, making sure our children grow into productive innovators in our society.”
Hakeem Jeffries, NYS Assembly.

“[PAPT programming] impressed me and dozens of parents who were excited enough to enroll on the spot.” 
Eric L. Adams, NYS Senate.