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Woman looks at food package prepared by World Central Kitchen during COVID-19 pandemic.
Anti-poverty organizations call on NYC to strengthen nonprofit human services
Their proposal calls for all human services workers at city-funded nonprofits to make at least $21 an hour.
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New York state Capitol
New York redistricting takes spotlight after census push
Virtual public hearings focused on redistricting are being held throughout the summer.
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Form 990, an Internal Revenue Service form disclosing information about nonprofits.
Fewer New York nonprofits filed tax returns this past year
The decline in filings was also seen nationwide.
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A protester in New York City holding a sign that says "If it's not systems change I don't want it."
Data lagging on philanthropic funding for racial equity
A new report shows that most racial equity donations can't be tracked to recipients yet.
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Bottles of OxyContin.
Sacklers to lose control of New York-based foundations in opioid settlement
The foundations' new operators will use the funds to respond to the opioid crisis, under the agreement.
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Volunteers packing donations in a box.
Community foundations boosted giving last year
Larger foundations were also more likely to increase support, according to a new survey.
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Dance performance from a 2017 gala at the NYU Skirball Center.
New York City arts organizations faced close to $1 billion hit from COVID: report
The arts and cultural sector still has a long road to recovery.
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People celebrating at New York City's "Hometown Heroes" ticker tape parade.
Some nonprofits use essential-worker fete to highlight pay disparities
Those eschewing the celebration say the city should be giving increased pay to frontline workers instead of hosting a parade.
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New York City Council Member Stephen Levin announcing funding for the Fair Futures initiative alongside the city Administration for Children’s Services in 2019.
New York City boosts funding for foster youth mentorship program
Fair Futures will receive $20 million for this fiscal year and baselined funding for the future.
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Rally in City Hall Park in Manhattan calling for more funding for nonprofits.
Nonprofits: NYC budget doesn’t increase human services workers pay enough
The budget deal includes a one-time bonus totaling $24 million for human services workers.
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