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** Celebrating Five Years of
Oyate Group:
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** A Movement Rooted in Community Power
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Dear John,
This June, we want to celebrate a special milestone with you: Oyate Group’s five-year anniversary!
** Answering the Call to Action
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Five years ago, Oyate Group was founded on the simple yet urgent belief that when communities are equipped with the tools, resources and opportunities they deserve, they lead the way in building a better future for themselves and those around them.
That is why, when the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the gaps in services and resources within our communities, particularly in the Bronx, Oyate Group was among the first to act.
The Bronx had the highest death and hospitalization rates in New York City, with Black, Latino and senior residents being the most impacted. Small businesses in the borough faced economic hardships, which forced many to close. The Bronx was ultimately not equipped with sustainable structures to withstand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oyate Group intervened with the launch of one of its first programs, the Bronx Rising Initiative (BRI). Through BRI, Oyate Group:
* Increased ICU bed capacity in the Bronx by 120% and provided PPE to local hospitals
* Vaccinated over 40,000 Bronx residents deemed “unreachable” by the city through door-to-door outreach, pop-up vaccine sites for NYCHA residents and educational tools to tackle vaccine hesitancy
* Distributed over $200,000 in grant funding to Bronx-based small businesses in the form of direct payments
* Established the Brandon Hendricks Scholarship program to ensure Bronx college-bound students received the financial assistance they needed to attend college
** When We Empower Each Other, We Rise Together
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We have come a long way since 2020, but we haven’t done it alone. To everyone who has believed in this work, partnered with us, donated, showed up and spread the word – thank you! You helped us turn a call to action into a movement that has reached every corner of our city and beyond, including communities in the Dominican Republic.
Every win we’ve celebrated has been a shared one. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve achieved together with your support.
* Oyate Group’s Beyond Rising, Brandon Hendricks Scholarship, Rise Leadership and other youth development programs have:
+ Served 2,500 youth annually across New York City
+ Connected over 500 students to internships and scholarships
+ Helped 93% of program graduates pursue higher education or workforce training
+ Awarded over $200,000 in scholarships
* Oyate Group’s Taste of Mott Haven, Rising Restaurateur, Community Capital and other small business and entrepreneur programs and initiatives have:
+ Facilitated over $1.2 million in grants and funding for community uplift
+ Supported over 700 small businesses
* Oyate Group’s rapid response community intervention programs and initiatives have:
+ Supported over 700 small businesses since 2020
+ Distributed over 20,000 turkeys across NYC neighborhoods
+ Distributed over 5,000 backpacks in New York City and the Dominican Republic
+ Vaccinated over 40,000 Bronxites
+ Removed over 400 guns from the streets of New York City since 2021
+ Donated over $70,000 for hurricane relief in the Dominican Republic
** Oyate Group’s Work Continues to be Recognized
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Oyate Group and its leadership have been recognized in the press and honored with several awards for their commitment to community-driven change. We’ve been proud to see our work uplifted across New York City and beyond.
Recently, Oyate Group has been featured in:
* Amsterdam News: ([link removed]) “Oyate Group has launched a new era in anti-poverty efforts”
* Spectrum NY1 ([link removed]) : ([link removed]) “Reflecting on Taste of Mott Haven Success”
* Bronx Times: ([link removed]) “Rise Leadership high school students take tour of Boston colleges”
* BronxNet OPEN | Tuesday: ([link removed]) “Rise Leadership Program”
* BronxNet OPEN | Wednesday: ([link removed]) “Oyate Group’s Rise Leadership Program”
And we’ve been recognized through:
City & State 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers:
Augustina Warton, Oyate Group’s director of programs, was selected as a nonprofit trailblazer!
City & State 2025 Bronx Power 100:
Oyate Group CEO, Founder and President Tomas Ramos and Oyate Group’s Director of Programs Augustina Warton were recognized in the 2025 issue of Bronx Power 100!
City & State 2024 Responsible 100:
Lymarie Francisco, Oyate Group's senior director of operations and outreach, was named to City & State’s 2024 Responsible 100 list for her leadership in community outreach, programming and resource development.
New York Women’s Chamber Small Business Champion Award:
Oyate Group was recognized as a Small Business Champion by the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce!
Oyate Group’s mission continues to resonate, and we’re proud to be acknowledged for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for our communities.
** The Future Ahead
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As we look ahead, the work continues. Oyate Group is doubling down on what’s possible, building bold new pathways for youth, advancing economic equity and championing community-led solutions.
The future is about scaling what works, challenging what doesn’t and making space for the next generation to lead.
This is more than a milestone. It’s a promise to keep showing up and to keep building.
With gratitude,
Oyate Group
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