A new report examines housing issues in the New York City area
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Delivering Good has a new board chair. Andrea Weiss will take on that position after serving on the board of the nonprofit, which helps families facing poverty and disaster. Weiss currently sits on the board of directors at RPT Realty, Cracker Barrel and Nutrisystem. She will succeed Allan Ellinger, who will remain on the board as a regular member.
“Andrea has the experience and expertise needed to support our next chapter of growth and innovation,” said Lisa Gurwitch, president and CEO of Delivering Good. “Her leadership experience, marketing and retail knowledge, and strategic capabilities will be crucial as we broaden our focus to help our retail and brand partners deliver more good through far-reaching social responsibility programs. We’re thrilled to have such a skilled, influential leader on our board and I personally look forward to working closely with her as we grow.”
ICYMI: Some of the biggest names in child welfare got together yesterday. They gathered at The New School to discuss the role of preventive services in the child welfare system. Panelists included David Hansell, commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services, Sister Paulette LoMonaco, executive director of Good Shepherd Services, and Karen Dixon, executive director of Harlem Dowling.
Happening now at the New School, Preventive Services-the history, present and future. Our own Karen Dixon Exectuive Director Harlem Dowling speaking about the organizations incredible history going back to 1836. pic.twitter.com/pmn5GET6eF
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The Queens Council on the Arts is giving away $497,600 worth of grants. A total of 70 nonprofits will get a share of the 188 grants, which support arts and cultural activities taking place in Queens this year. Here is the full list of all the winners.
A new report released today examines housing in the New York City area. A total of 30 for-profit and nonprofit organizations were involved in the development of the report via the Regional Affordable and Fair Housing Roundtable, which tackles issues such as tenant protections, affordable housing, mobility, and segregation. The goal of the report was not just to convey facts and statistics but also to foster cooperation among the different organizations, according to the report’s conclusion.
“The work does not end with this policy agenda; this is only the beginning. We anticipate building a wider coalition of like-minded partners throughout our region to advance this work within our respective communities,” reads the report.