Jeremy Dennis, a resident of Southampton, was granted an award from The Courage Project. He was honored alongside 19 other individuals and organizations across the nation who reflect the best of the American spirit by helping their neighbors and building bridges across communities.
Jeremy reclaimed his late grandmother’s home on the Shinnecock Reservation and transformed it into Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio. Starting with no outside support, he poured in his own time and resources to restore the space and create a hub for Indigenous and BIPOC artists.
The Courage Project’s awards are announced throughout the year in alignment with moments of civic reflection—including commemorative dates, cultural observances, and milestones that reflect the values at the heart of the project. The awards range from $10,000 to $50,000 and are awarded to organizations and individuals who exhibit acts of courage and compassion in their communities.
The Courage Project is a collaborative, nonpartisan initiative supported by partners including CFLeads, the Freedom Together Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, the Marguerite Casey Foundation, the McKnight Foundation, Pisces Foundation, the Public Welfare Foundation, The Skillman Foundation, and the Surdna Foundation.
The Courage Project accepts public nominations on a rolling basis. To learn more about The Courage Project, its awardees, or to nominate a courageous individual or organization, visit thecourageproject.org.