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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In Memoriam: David Alman
"In September 2021 we lost a major figure in the Rosenberg Case struggle when David Alman died at the age of 102. In 1951, he and his wife, Emily Alman, were co-founders of the National Committee to… Read More
Over $8.1 Million Granted
During the RFC’s most recent granting period, we received an unusually high volume of applications. The need was so great that we once again increased our granting budget and awarded more than $410,… Read More
30th Anniversary Video and E-Report Now Available
The RFC's 30th anniversary report and celebratory video are now available online! We're excited to share highlights from our community's work over the past several years, as well as interviews with… Read More
Ten New Beneficiaries Join the RFC
NEW GRANTS
Hunger Strikers Targeted: $12,750 for therapy, childcare and educational support for eight children, ages two to 12, from four families whose fathers all participated in a hunger strike at… Read More
Seeking Volunteers for New Fundraising Effort
This spring the RFC launched a new way for community members to support our organization.
News & Events
UPDATE: While we hoped to be able to gather in-person on Sept. 25th, with COVID rates on the rise again, the RFC’s Board and staff have made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person event. We'… Read More
Hope on the Horizon?
We’re 18-months into the global pandemic, and for the first time in a while – we’re hopeful. With the U.S.’s COVID vaccine rollout this spring and summer showing promising results, the RFC began our… Read More
RFC Launches New Website
The RFC finalized a major overhaul of our website! In addition to a full redesign, newly-added content focuses on the Rosenberg case, Art and Activism, and “Strange Fruit,” the anti-lynching protest… Read More
30th Anniversary Report
Though the RFC’s 30th anniversary was in 2020, staff postponed the development of our regularly scheduled anniversary report to 2021 in order to more fully focus on our pandemic response.
RFC Awards Record-Breaking $230,000+ in Grants
Immigrants’ Rights Whistleblower Targeted $6000 for virtual learning supplies for three children, ages nine to 15, whose mother lost her job and faced threats for exposing flagrant disregard for… Read More
New Ethel Rosenberg Biography in 2021
We’re eagerly anticipating St. Martin’s Press’s June publication of New York Times best-selling author, Anne Sebba’s, newest book, Ethel Rosenberg: An American Tragedy. RFC Founder Robert Meeropol… Read More
Stay in Touch
The RFC staff are continuing to work remotely for the start of 2021 and the foreseeable future. Here are the best ways to reach us.
RMD & Bequests for the RFC
By Robert Meeropol, RFC Founder
It’s been over seven years since I retired as RFC Executive Director. Now I’m getting used to being a senior citizen. Like many aging people, especially in this… Read More
Building a Virtual Community
COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we connect with each other, but building community remains a high priority for the RFC. While we may be unable to host Gatherings and other in-person events… Read More
New Year, New Staff
The end of 2020 saw new faces joining the RFC as we welcomed Tori Montemurro and Rachel Harb to the staff.
Executive Director's Report: Working for Better Days Ahead
By Jennifer Meeropol, RFC Executive Director
Record-Breaking Fall for the RFC
In a year of overwhelming need marked by a global pandemic, economic hardship and escalated targeting of progressive activists, the RFC responded by awarding a record-breaking $230,000+ during our… Read More