Kay Dervishi

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a press conference.
New York launches $100M loan fund for small businesses, nonprofits
Assistance is available to smaller nonprofits that haven't received federal COVID-19 relief.
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President & CEO of the Fortune Society JoAnne Page.
Will nonprofits stay virtual post-pandemic?
Nonprofit leaders share their lessons from the shift to remote work.
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Hand holds smartphone.
Few families in homeless shelters can access internet
Only 6% of current and former homeless shelter residents could reach the internet through the shelter, according to a new report.
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Woman at Women's March in New York City.
Backlash emerges as NoVo Foundation cuts program and staff
Grantees and nonprofits fear the decision will hurt their work helping women and girls.
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Seniors walking in New York City.
New York City to give air conditioners to low-income seniors
City officials are also exploring ways to revamp cooling centers for the summer.
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U.S. Capitol Building.
New coronavirus relief bill includes PPP access for all nonprofits
The bill also requires part of the program's funding be set aside specifically for nonprofits.
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Child covering face with hands.
Child abuse reports drop by half in NYC but abuse likely continuing
Hunger and economic insecurity may be exacerbating abuse, child welfare experts fear.
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Oxiris Barbot, the commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
De Blasio slow to move people out of shelters, jails despite orders
The federal government approved transferring people with or without symptoms out of congregate settings in late March.
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People hold meeting around table at a conference room.
Philanthropic funding lagging for nonprofits led by people of color
Building connections with overwhelmingly white funders remains a challenge, according to a new report.
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Unloading a truck at the Campaign Against Hunger in Brooklyn this April.
For some nonprofits, lenders make the difference in PPP process
Many nonprofits are struggling to access the federal governments newly available loan program.
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