Coney Island leader wins $5,000 grant from USA Network
A Coney Island civic leader who founded an organization 10 years ago to help the people of her community find jobs and housing has been nationally recognized by a cable television network for her work.
Mathylde Frontus, founder and executive director of Urban Neighborhood Services, received a $5,000 grant from the USA Network as part of its Characters Unite Campaign. USA Network representatives presented the check to Frontus at a dinner at Gargiulo’s Restaurant on Nov. 17.
With its Characters United Campaign, the USA Network recognizes volunteer work done at the community level. USA Network, along with its distribution partners, selected 10 honorees for the award this year. Characters Unite, a play on words of the network’s famous “characters welcome” slogan, is USA’s multi-platform public service campaign to address social injustices and bridge cultural divides. Winners receive grants that allow them to continue their work. They are also featured in public service announcements that are aired on the USA Network.