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Our Partners

PUDS works in collaboration with cities, foundations, universities, and national organizations to deliver sustainable, scalable programming rooted in community needs.

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City & Government Partners

  • City of New York
     

  • City of Newark
     

  • City of East Orange
     

  • City of Boston
     

  • City of Birmingham

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  • NJ State Office of Violence Prevention 

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  • Newark Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery Services 

Funding Partners

  • Pinkerton Foundation

National & Institutional Partners

  • National Youth Employment Coalition
     

  • Kean University
     

  • Seton Hall University
     

  • Miles College
     

  • Yale University

Through initiatives such as Black Girls Go to Yale, PUDS has expanded access to higher education and exposure opportunities for youth who may not otherwise see themselves reflected in these spaces.

Our Partnership Philosophy

We believe meaningful impact is built through partnerships grounded in trust, accountability, and shared values.

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PUDS collaborates with partners who are committed to:

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  • Centering youth and community voice
     

  • Investing in long-term solutions
     

  • Aligning resources with real needs
     

  • Building systems that extend beyond individual programs
     

Together, we are creating pathways to opportunity that strengthen individuals, families, and communities across generations.

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