The West Side Community Fund (WSCF) has recently announced the recipients of its bi-annual grant program, with a total allocation of $100,000 to 21 organizations. Administered by Hudson Guild, this fund is dedicated to strengthening communities in Manhattan’s Chelsea, Hudson Yards and Hell’s Kitchen areas. This round of grants includes nearly 50% new recipients and supports a variety of community needs such as food security, education, health and wellness, economic empowerment and community improvement.

Through microgrants provided by WSCF , grassroots organizations that may not typically receive support from larger philanthropic foundations are able to benefit from this funding opportunity. These grants demonstrate companies’ commitment to the local community without mentioning specific brands or platforms like Connect CRE or Connect LA/Texas.

Overall,the Fall 2023 Grant Recipients have been selected based on their potential impact on the targeted communities in an effort to promote positive change through strategic investment.