A memorial gathering to honor the memory of Robert Guskind will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm Saturday, April 4 at the Brooklyn Lyceum, 4th Avenue between Union and President Streets in Park Slope.
Donations:
Bob
was passionate about many things, but the following four organizations
were very close to his heart. In lieu of flowers at the memorial gathering April 4 (please RSVP if you can), please feel free to contribute to these causes in Bob’s name.
MISSION: The Empty Cages Collective (ECC) is a New York-based animal
and environmental advocacy organization. ECC aims to cultivate a
culture where animals are recognized as fellow sentient beings worthy
of respectful and compassionate treatment. Through advocacy, education,
hands-on rescue and assistance, the ECC envisions a world free of
animal exploitation, abuse, and ecologically destructive behavior.
MISSION: The purpose of this endeavor is to aid unfortunate animals
in the interest of a higher quality of life. We take in rescued,
confiscated, neglected, injured, ill, unmanageable, or otherwise
unwanted animals from private owners, zoos, shelters, and other public
organizations. These animals are cared for, and/or rehabilitated to the
best of our ability and means until which time they can be found
healthy, happy homes – whether it be through adoption to qualified
candidates or legally released into habitats suitable to the specific
species in conjunction with licensed wildlife rehabilitators.
Donation Link: (Please put “Bob Guskind Memorial Fund” in the description)
MISSION: The Coney Island History Project, founded in 2004, is
a not-for-profit organization that aims to increase awareness of
Coney Island’s legendary and colorful past and to encourage
appreciation of the Coney Island neighborhood of today. Our mission is
to record, archive and share oral history interviews; provide access to
historical artifacts and documentary material through educational
exhibits, events and a website; and honor community leaders and
amusement pioneers through our Coney Island Hall of Fame. Emphasizing
community involvement, the History Project teaches young people the
techniques of oral history and develops programs in conjunction with
local schools, museums, and other organizations.
Donation Link (The Bob Guskind Memorial Fund is at the bottom of the member and support page)
GREENPOINT REFORMED CHURCH’S FOOD PANTRY/SOUP KITCHEN
It is with thanksgiving that the Greenpoint congregation has grown,
both in numbers and in depth of spirituality. This year, we’re starting
a food pantry and free dinner program, developing programs to encourage
the arts and will be holding a teach-in on affordable housing. Our goal
is to grow into a self-funded congregation by 2010.