Our mission is to provide access to training, education and financial fluency for women to be economically secure and flourish.

Our Mission

To provide access to training, education and financial fluency for women to be economically secure and flourish.

Scholarship and mentoring program with students from sub-Saharan Africa

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What We Do

We partner with like-minded organizations and foundations providing opportunities for training and education that leads to success and broad impact.

Education Programs

Furthering education that leads to long-term success and broad impact.

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Workforce Development

Workforce Development

Provides workforce development opportunities for women and men throughout the world.

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Financial Fluency

Financial Fluency

Equipping women with resources and the confidence to make financially sound decisions.  

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FAWE School Presentation
Same Sky Scholars in Rwanda
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See Our Impact

Foundation 2022 Year in Review

A look back at how you helped us change lives for over 2000 talented women through job training, education, access to healthcare, and entrepreneurship.

2023 BWI Graduates, Jonathan, Fangfang, and Melvin

The Francine A. LeFrak Tools of the Trade helps hundreds of Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) participants complete training and successfully transition into the workforce annually.

Dana Perino visits Same Sky Rwanda

In March 2023, Dana Perino visited the Same Sky Artisans and Same Sky Scholars in Rwanda. She was able to meet the women who made Same Sky's jewelry and baskets. After meeting the artisans, Dana headed to the FAWE School, where she met girls studying STEM.

America's Newsroom features NJ Reentry and the Francine A. LeFrak Wellness Center

Dana Perino interviews program participants in New Jersey about their journey after being released from prison.

The Same Sky Foundation Microgrant Fund

You can help women coming out of prison get a second chance to reclaim their future. Your gift to our Microgrant Fund will provide emergency resources for women as they work towards re-entering their community with the skills and support they need.

A Message from the 2021 Same Sky Scholars

Meet our 2021 Same Sky Scholars

Dedication of the Francine A. LeFrak Wellness Center in NJ

The Francine A. LeFrak Wellness Center will serve 1500 formerly incarcerated women and provide them with critical health services.

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Breaking Ground at Barnard

On June 5th, the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being at Barnard College broke ground on the first of its kind to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
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Celebrating International Women's Day

Today, around the world, women are fighting for their rights to make their own choices, to have their voices heard, and for their seat at the table.
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Giving Hope to Women Coming Out of Prison

A gift of $1000+ gives women coming out of prison a second chance.
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The Francine A. LeFrak Wellness Center of New Jersey

Providing formerly incarcerated women in the Re-Entry Program with access to medical, dental, and mental health care at no cost.
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Women leaving prison in N.J. now have a health center just for them

Formerly incarcerated women working with the nonprofit New Jersey Reentry Corporation to find financial independence now have access to medical, dental and mental services
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Francine LeFrak Gives Welcome Speech At Ethel LeFrak Holocaust Education Conference

Seton Hill University’s National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education hosted the triennial Ethel LeFrak Holocaust Education Conference
The First Lady of Rwanda Mrs. Jeannette Kagame & Francine during her visit to Rwanda in 2016
The First Lady of Rwanda Mrs Jeannette Kagame & Francine during her visit to Rwanda
grantees

Through targeted partnerships with organizations, we provide access to job training, education, technology, and financial fluency programs.

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Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center For Well-Being at Barnard
Barnard College
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Harvard Kennedy School
Per Scholas
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Indego Africa
BWI logo
Grace Institute logo
NJ Reentry Corporation logo
Bridge 2 Rwanda
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Anoa
Per Scholas Alumnus: Women in Tech program
"Thanks to Per Scholas I graduated with my CompTIA CySA+ certification and now make $70,000/yr as a Lead Analyst"
Emie
Junior in Computer Engineering at the University of Notre Dame
"I'm exploring how to make an impact through consulting where I'm challenged to tackle pressing issues globally."
Nancy
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations Program
"A free computer let me look for work and care for my children while staying home.  Now I'm working full-time and saving money. Eventually, I hope to own my own business."
Sierra
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations Program
"Not working is hard but this program helped me pay my phone and electricity bills when I couldn’t afford them. Now I can focus on getting through the pandemic and being there for my family."