Category: Blog Posts
We say her name: BREONNA TAYLOR
The following is a statement co-signed by our Director, Manuela Arciniegas, who serves as the co-chair of Funders for Justice. There is no … Read More >
Surdna and the Andrus Family Fund Join Foundations and Donors in Pledging to Redouble Commitments to Puerto Rico
New York, NY (September 30, 2020) – Today, 22 foundations and major donors signed a joint pledge to redouble their commitments to Puerto … Read More >
Rest in Power: Remembering the Legacy of Allison Brown
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved colleague and friend Allison Brown, the founder … Read More >
AFF Statement on Racial Justice
The Andrus Family Fund (AFF) stands in solidarity with our grantee partners and the movement for Black lives—a movement recently pushed forward by … Read More >
Black Lives Matter, today and every day
The following is a statement co-signed by our Director, Manuela Arciniegas, who serves as the co-chair of Funders for Justice. We say their … Read More >
The Andrus Family Fund Announces New Program Officer, Nyoka Acevedo
The Andrus Family Fund (AFF) welcomed Nyoka Acevedo as its new program officer on February 4, 2020. In her role as program officer, … Read More >
The Andrus Family Fund Announces New Director, Manuela Arciniegas
The Andrus Family Fund (AFF) announced today that Manuela Arciniegas has been appointed director, after serving as interim director since January 2019. In … Read More >
Succeeding Together: Meet Niara, AFF’s Summer Intern
Niara Nelson joins the AFF staff as this year’s summer intern. Learn more about her below. Tell us about yourself. I am a … Read More >
Grantee Spotlight: Ruby Ruiz of Communities United/VOYCE
A space to build youth power and ignite movements *This was recorded/written prior to the passage of the HB 2084 bill in the … Read More >
Grantee Spotlight: Danielle Sered of Common Justice
Danielle Sered envisioned, launched and directs grantee partner Common Justice. The organization develops and advances solutions to violence that transform the lives of … Read More >
New Year Announcements
“When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” – Maya Angelou Happy New Year! It is with great pleasure that we usher in yet … Read More >
A Bittersweet Departure
I write today with bittersweet news. After an incredible almost six years at the Andrus Family Fund, I have decided that it is time … Read More >