Tuesday, March 17, 2020
We got a 2020 Queens Arts Fund - Arts Access Grant!
Hi!
We are happy to inform you that we got a 2020 Queens Arts Fund - Arts Access Grant!
We will be able to check conditions of ramps used after one year, repair and reuse them to our Queens community!
On our original schedule, we would have had an open call for local artists to paint/desgin for the ramps in March.
However, due to Novel Corona virus outbreak, we postponed the schedule and will see what will go on to Queens community. Because our most participating businesses are cafes and restaurants, they are deeply affected by the outbreak. We hope we will start this year's activity in May.
Please stay in tune for more information.
We are still looking for more funding to making new custom ramps in Hells Kitchen in Manhattan for 2021-2022 year.
Lots of thanks for
StopGap Foundation
Queens Council on the Arts
Monday, October 7, 2019
Ramp Request Form
Hello, we are Ramp Project NYC.
Our 2018-2019 ramp project has successfully concluded.
If you would like a free, custom-made, portable ramp from us, please fill out the request form below.
IF WE RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE FUTURE, WE WILL CONTACT YOU IN ORDER OF SUBMISSION TO BEGIN THE PROCESS.
Form is HERE.
Looking forward to hear from you!
Ramp Project Team
Our 2018-2019 ramp project has successfully concluded.
If you would like a free, custom-made, portable ramp from us, please fill out the request form below.
IF WE RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE FUTURE, WE WILL CONTACT YOU IN ORDER OF SUBMISSION TO BEGIN THE PROCESS.
Form is HERE.
Looking forward to hear from you!
Ramp Project Team
Monday, July 1, 2019
The final day of the pilot project
We appreciate amazing relationship with Mather Building Arts and Craftsmanship High School. We visited the last day of the high school, met and reported to volunteer students, Mr. Richard Singuler, Mr. Larry Gabbard, and Mr. Kelly Paul that all businesses that got the ramps were very pleased and they set the ramps every day.
The school had a very lively atmosphere of proudly graduated students. The volunteer students and teachers were very happy to see the documentary photo works of the Ramp Project.
The best thing to us was that Mr. Richard Singuler and Mr. Kelly Paul told us they would love to continue the Ramp Project for the next school season!
Our first pilot program of Ramp Project NYC is now closed. We will be working to fund for next Ramp Project with using the valuable experiences of pilot project.
*Our Community Ramp Project, in partnership with
the StopGap Foundation and the Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School, is funded by Citizens Committee for New York City, with donations from Home Depot, LeNoble Lumber, and Behr Paints. We aim to alleviate physical barriers caused by single stepped storefronts in Astoria/LIC by providing participating businesses with a FREE colorful and deployable access ramp to eliminate barriers and create inclusive spaces we can all live, work, and play in.
the StopGap Foundation and the Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School, is funded by Citizens Committee for New York City, with donations from Home Depot, LeNoble Lumber, and Behr Paints. We aim to alleviate physical barriers caused by single stepped storefronts in Astoria/LIC by providing participating businesses with a FREE colorful and deployable access ramp to eliminate barriers and create inclusive spaces we can all live, work, and play in.
Sunday, June 2, 2019
All the Ramps were delivered
All of the ramps were delivered!
(We needed to make a few special adjustments to several ramps post-paint day in cases where the door opened outwards, or where the shop shutter gate narrowed the storefront’s opening. Special thanks to Yuki and Rica for their woodworking expertise!).
Our volunteers worked hard and the 2018-2019 phase of the project has now come to a close. We will make a short documentary video of the process and return for FY2020, hopefully securing additional funding and more businesses that want to become accessible for another round!
Please stop by these businesses in Astoria, and share your thoughts with them and us.
Beer Garden Convenience Store, 37-07 30th Ave
Dutch Kills Centraal, 38-40 29thStreet
Golden House Chinese Restaurant, 35-12 30th Ave
Kiddy Kutz, 22-77 Steinway Street
Samumeria Antichi Sapori, 28-13 Astoria Blvd
Tu Casa Restaurant, 30-10 Steinway Street
Tufino pizza 36-08 Ditmars Blvd
Wine Art, 37-16 Astoria Blvd South
*Our Community Ramp Project, in partnership with
the StopGap Foundation and the Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School, is funded by Citizens Committee for New York City, with donations from Home Depot, LeNoble Lumber, and Behr Paints. We aim to alleviate physical barriers caused by single stepped storefronts in Astoria/LIC by providing participating businesses with a FREE colorful and deployable access ramp to eliminate barriers and create inclusive spaces we can all live, work, and play in.
the StopGap Foundation and the Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School, is funded by Citizens Committee for New York City, with donations from Home Depot, LeNoble Lumber, and Behr Paints. We aim to alleviate physical barriers caused by single stepped storefronts in Astoria/LIC by providing participating businesses with a FREE colorful and deployable access ramp to eliminate barriers and create inclusive spaces we can all live, work, and play in.
Monday, May 27, 2019
The Community Paint Day
We did it!
We had nice weather (finally) and powerful participants of all ages!
The kids were especially enthusiastic to paint these ramps!
All of the owners and customers of the businesses that received these ramps were smiling and really happy.
We are StopGap: Ramp Project NYC team!
*Our Community Ramp Project, in partnership with
the StopGap Foundation and the Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School, is funded by Citizens Committee for New York City, with donations from Home Depot, LeNoble Lumber, and Behr Paints. We aim to alleviate physical barriers caused by single stepped storefronts in Astoria/LIC by providing participating businesses with a FREE colorful and deployable access ramp to eliminate barriers and create inclusive spaces we can all live, work, and play in.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Join us to complete the ramp project!
Three of our ramps have been delivered! Join us to complete the rest at 10am on 5/25 at Ditmars Playground. (Between Ditmars Blvd and 23rd Ave. on Steinway Street.)
Friday, April 19, 2019
Community Paint Day Announced!
We are very sorry for this announcement: Due to the heavy rain, we moved the Community Paint Day to Saturday May 25th at 10am.
Join us to paint our ramps onRain date will be 4/21 at 10am.
Look for our ramps at participating businesses around the neighborhood soon!
*Our Community Ramp Project, in partnership with
the StopGap Foundation and the Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School, is funded by Citizens Committee for New York City, with donations from Home Depot, LeNoble Lumber, and Behr Paints. We aim to alleviate physical barriers caused by single stepped storefronts in Astoria/LIC by providing participating businesses with a FREE colorful and deployable access ramp to eliminate barriers and create inclusive spaces we can all live, work, and play in.
the StopGap Foundation and the Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School, is funded by Citizens Committee for New York City, with donations from Home Depot, LeNoble Lumber, and Behr Paints. We aim to alleviate physical barriers caused by single stepped storefronts in Astoria/LIC by providing participating businesses with a FREE colorful and deployable access ramp to eliminate barriers and create inclusive spaces we can all live, work, and play in.
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