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SNAP Uncertainty Prompts $1.5 Million in Emergency Food Grants
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awarded $1.5 million in emergency grants to support 148 food service organizations nationwide, helping ensure meals and essential nutrition for millions affected by the federal government’s uncertainty in providing November 2025’s SNAP benefits. This unprecedented round of grantmaking was made possible by the generosity and compassion of the theater community and its audiences.
Hurricane Melissa Relief Gets $100,000 in Emergency Grants
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sent $100,000 in emergency humanitarian support to World Central Kitchen and World Food Program USA which are providing on-the-ground relief to those in Jamaica and across the Caribbean affected by the historic devastation of Hurricane Melissa.
Record 2025 Support Lifts At-Risk Communities Nationwide
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awarded a record-breaking $18.3 million in grantmaking in fiscal year 2025, a testament to the unwavering resolve of the theater community and audiences nationwide to help organizations facing government cuts and significant financial hardship. Thanks to the support of those onstage, backstage and in the audience – as well as many […]
Hudson Valley Dance Festival Delivers World-Class Dance and Historic Fundraising
A rustic wooden warehouse on the radiant, foliage-studded banks of the Hudson River transformed into a world-class dance space as Hudson Valley Dance Festival returned October 11, 2025. Two sold-out performances showcased Broadway, ballet, tap and contemporary dance and raised a record-breaking $241,086 for Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. […]
Broadway Cares Adds Eight Dynamic Voices to Board of Trustees
The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees voted unanimously to welcome to the board eight distinguished industry leaders, each bringing unique expertise and a shared dedication to advancing the lifesaving mission of Broadway Cares.
NextGen Spotlight Celebrates Future of Broadway with Spectacular Performances
A dazzling mix of rising stars, celebrated Broadway favorites and Broadway’s next great talents came together for the annual NextGen Spotlight on Monday, September 29, 2025. The benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, presented by Broadway Cares’ NextGen Advocates, raised a record $22,333. Fresh from her Tony Award-nominated run in BOOP! The Musical, Jasmine Amy […]
Broadway Magic Shines at Record-Shattering Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction
The streets of NYC’s Theater District brimmed with Broadway magic as the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 21, 2025. From star-studded encounters to one-of-a-kind finds, theater lovers and Broadway favorites transformed the neighborhood into the Biggest Day for Broadway Fans – all while making a lifesaving impact.
Fire Island Dance Festival Breaks Records at Joyous 30th Anniversary
Set against a breathtaking backdrop where stage, sea and sky merge into a singular setting for dance, the 30th anniversary edition of Fire Island Dance Festival dazzled with world premieres and celebrated works – all part of a record-breaking weekend of artistry and impact. This milestone year of the longest-running charitable and cultural event in […]
Stars and Paws Align at Broadway Barks
Broadway’s brightest stars shared the spotlight with some of New York City’s most adoptable scene-stealers as Broadway Barks returned July 12, 2025, to Shubert Alley for a heartwarming afternoon of rescue and celebration. Dozens of dogs and cats from local shelters and rescue groups took centerstage, introduced to a cheering crowd of animal lovers eager […]
Record Support Extended to 263 Organizations Nationwide
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced July 8, 2025, that it has awarded a record $2,126,000 in grants to 263 more organizations nationwide, supporting direct services, emergency assistance, harm reduction and quality-of-life programs. This latest round of grants brings the Broadway Cares National Grants Program total for fiscal year 2025 to $6.6 million. These essential funds […]
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