Honoring Debby Lee Cohen

Captain Planet Foundation is sad to learn of the passing of Debby Lee Cohen. CPF was one of the first funders of Cafeteria Culture (also known as CafCu) and Debby was indeed a force to be reckoned with.  At the urging of her daughter, she removed Styrofoam lunch trays from the NYC Public School system … Read more

Universal Music Group and Verve Label Group Celebrate Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School’s Project Learning Garden and Sustainable Initiative

School was awarded grant by Universal Music Group and Verve Label Group and is supported by the Captain Planet Foundation From left to right: Laura Karlen (Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School), Julia John (Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School), Marty Ordman (Captain Planet Foundation), Susan Tenner (Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School), Jamie Krents (Verve), LaTyra Noland … Read more

The Green Heart Challenge is Back!

In the pursuit of fostering environmental consciousness and sustainable practices, the Green Heart Challenge is back in 2024, taking a giant leap forward by expanding its reach to include another school district in Atlanta, Georgia, and making its debut in Houston, Texas. This exciting development marks a significant milestone in the initiative’s journey to create … Read more