Who gave it:
MacArthur Foundation
How much:
$750,000
Who got it:
Emily Rosenbaum, Ph.D., professor of sociology
What for:
To examine the relationship between use of low-income housing subsidies and the risk factors for cardiovascular disease among Latinos in the South and West Bronx. Rosenbaum’s co-principal investigator is Earle Chambers, Ph.D., of Yeshiva University.
Who gave it:
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
How much:
$67,500
Who got it:
Graduate School of Social Service
What for:
To offer a 350-hour certificate program in certified alcohol and substance abuse counseling (CASAC) to people who are unemployed or underemployed.
Who gave it:
Health Resources and Services Administration
How much:
$126,207 in partnership with Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Who got it:
CSTEP and STEP programs
What for:
To increase access and preparation of minority and disadvantaged students to careers in health and allied health field.
