Urban Monastery

Founded in 1921, the NAF is the leading bilateral foundation initiating and supporting high-impact exchange between the Netherlands and the United States, including the NAF/Fulbright Fellowships and programs in the arts, business, public policy and historic preservation. NAF activities provide donors and recipients with access to a broad network of educational, cultural and business organizations that exemplify Dutch and U.S. excellence in a number of disciplines. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven, Patrons of the NAF ( photo left )

Saint Agnes Residence, operated by the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception, offers a temporary home for young professional women and students in the heart of Upper West Side Manhattan. Embracing individuals from all faiths and national origins, the residence fosters a diverse community of roughly 100 women representing various cultures and religious beliefs. Conveniently located, Saint Agnes Residence provides easy access to public transportation, shopping, churches, and recreational centers. This safe and welcoming environment serves as an ideal transitional living space, allowing residents to experience the vibrancy of New York City while enjoying a sense of community. Generated from the website

Maryknoll is a Catholic non-profit mission movement that has been at the forefront of overseas mission work for over a century, comprising four organizations: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, Maryknoll Sisters, Maryknoll Lay Missioners, and Maryknoll Affiliates. The Fathers and Brothers serve the poor and those in need in more than 20 countries, while the Sisters dedicate their lives to helping the marginalized and ailing in 24 locations worldwide. The Lay Missioners, including single individuals, married couples, and families, collaborate with local communities in Africa, Asia, and the Americas to address basic needs and promote a more just and compassionate world. The Maryknoll Affiliates, while pursuing their own life journeys, commit themselves to the mission goals of Maryknoll through prayer, reflection, and action.Generated from the website