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Symposium discusses solutions to homelessness and mental illness in New York
Experts gathered at the event sponsored by HELP USA and hosted by City & State to discuss policies and practices to improve housing and mental health services for the unhoused.
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Nonprofits to provide child care support to undocumented children
The Chinese-American Planning Council, among other organizations, is partnering with Promise NYC to operate the city-initiated services.
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With tweaks, could Clean Slate have a chance in 2023?
New York lawmakers have been trying to pass legislation to expunge old criminal records since 2020 – and this year they’ve made some concessions.
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Schumer joins nonprofits for legislative briefing
Nonprofit New York hosted the meeting with the Senate majority leader
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Advocates call for the passage of Daniel’s Law in Albany
The legislation if passed would remove police officers as first responders to mental health crises.
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Will Hochul come around on supervised injection sites?
The governor didn’t talk much about addiction services in her State of the State, but advocates are pushing her to allow more facilities for medically supervised injection of illegal drugs.
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Runaway and homeless youth can now consent to their own healthcare
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill last month, which includes the ability to consent to gender-affirming care.
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Advocates call for passage of Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills
Proponents will be heading to Albany to push for the criminal justice reform legislation.
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The bills nonprofits are advocating for this upcoming legislative session
From the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills to medication abortion access on CUNY and SUNY campuses, nonprofits are working this legislative session to get these bills passed.
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Survey: Asian American community members want diverse and integrated schools
A Coalition for Asian American Children and Families report found positive interest in school integration within the AAPI community.
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Housing Works opens New York’s first recreational marijuana dispensary
Proceeds go towards helping the nonprofit fulfill its mission. Here’s everything you need to know.
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HELP USA’s COO joins Adams administration
Karen Ford, who is stepping down to head the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services, will be succeeded by Daniel Farrell, the organization’s senior vice president overseeing homeless services.
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Citymeals on Wheels delivers to elderly New Yorkers for the holidays
The nonprofit brought food to more than 16,000 homebound persons.
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DYCD hosts its first-ever capacity building event for nonprofit faith-based organizations
Applications for discretionary funding will open on January 3, 2023.
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Tenants’ rights advocates and lawmakers tout legislative agenda
Activists, elected officials and tenants rallied outside the governor’s Manhattan office to launch their legislative campaign to protect renters.
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Rally held in support of medication abortions on college campuses
New legislation would require health centers on all SUNY and CUNY schools to make the pill available to students.
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New York nonprofits say they’re suffering the worst staffing shortage in years
Organizations blame the shortfall on post-COVID-19 upheaval, a wage rise in Starbucks-type jobs and not enough public funding to offer higher salaries.
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How do nonprofits feel about Adams’ involuntary removal policy?
Some advocates believe the new policy will not be effective and propose other solutions.
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Ask the Experts: Will Eric Adams’ mandate to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill persons work?
Mental health professionals offered mixed reviews on the mandate which already has caused a backlash with advocates for persons suffering from mental illness.
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New York City’s first safe injection sites avert 633 drug overdoses on anniversary
OnPoint NYC’s two overdose prevention centers have served more than 2,100 people in their first year.
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