Archives of "Carry it Forward"
Carry it Forward, the RFC's newsletter, is published twice a year in March and September. Each edition describes every grant made in the most recent granting cycle, as well as recent events and other RFC news.
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Executive Director's Report
Light at the End of the Tunnel?
We live in a dangerous time. An arrogant and violent President and his gang have placed themselves above the law. They won’t stand for dissenters getting in the way… Read More
Artwork Sales Benefit RFC
This past spring, a unique community partnership generated a substantial donation earmarked for the RFC’s 2008 Family Gathering (click here to learn more about RFC Gatherings).
Giving Made Easier
Recurring gifts benefit the RFC by providing us a reliable source of support. They also reduce the amount of mail we send you (which is good for the environment and lowers our mailing costs). And… Read More
In Memory of Ethel & Julius--The Community Responds by Robert Meeropol
In my June 19th report I wrote, “On this 55th anniversary of my parents’ execution, [please] make a special donation not only to help the children the RFC supports today, but also to commemorate… Read More
Executive Director's Report, Winter/Spring 2009
I take great satisfaction that the RFC’s granting has grown from $802.50 in 1991 to $400,000 annually from 2006-2008. We have maintained or increased our granting budget in every one of our 19 years… Read More
Another Record Breaking Year of Grants
This fall the RFC made 83 grants totaling $196,216; 6 are new awards and 77 are renewals. Thanks to our supporters’ generosity, in 2007 the RFC awarded almost $410,000, exceeding $400,000 for the… Read More
More than $400,000 Awarded for Third Year in a Row!
This fall the RFC made 79 grants totaling $198,487; 2 are new awards and 77 are renewals. As we celebrate the end of the most repressive era since McCarthyism, we recognize the amazing generosity… Read More
RFC 2008 Family Gathering
Last August, the RFC held its sixth Gathering at a progressive summer camp in rural western Massachusetts. 41 parents and their school-aged children from across the country joined three peer leaders… Read More
ART AS WITNESS: Capturing Community Values
As an RFC supporter, you probably are aware of the value the RFC places on the Arts. We believe that artistic expression can serve as a therapeutic outlet in our beneficiaries’ often-turbulent lives… Read More
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Executive Director's Report
A Perfect Storm
I’ll be blunt – this is going to be a difficult year for the RFC. The storm clouds are gathering. Authoritarian forces are now actively attempting to resuscitate COINTELPRO tactics… Read More