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Heisman Trophy Fund awards $1.2 Million to NYC and Long Island nonprofits

Funding will go to providers enhancing youth sports and academics across New York and New Jersey

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After more than half-a-century of service, CPC lands a permanent home in Manhattan

The Chinese-American Planning Council’s new headquarters near its birthplace in Chinatown includes a three-floor community center and 208 affordable senior housing units.

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Funding set to expire for coordinators who help NYC’s homeless children

Having shelter-based assistance has aided families as they navigate the city’s school system.

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Union Settlement’s Darlene Williams and Urban Pathways’ Frederick Shack appointed to co-chair new nonprofit advisory council

The CEOs will help lead a group represented by more than two dozen organizations to better connect city government with the nonprofit sector.

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Criminal justice reform push comes as state budget negotiations drag on

Advocates join in a call for passing a package of bills that make it easier to challenge wrongful convictions and ease financial burdens on incarcerated persons and their families.

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Poll: Most Asian individuals support legal access to abortion

The findings come from a national survey conducted by AAPI Data, the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

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Summit highlights mental health of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers in the digital space

Attendees at “Diverse Spaces, Diverse Faces,” presented by Equality New York in collaboration with City & State, discussed racism, criminalization and anti-trans attacks, as well as regulating social media and protecting free expression.

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NYC gives 9% raises over three years to human services workers

The annual cost-of-living bump comes after advocates rallied and pushed for pay increases

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New York Road Runners expands Commissioner’s Cup

The race, which included the New York police and fire departments in 2023, has six more public service agencies and mayor’s office in this year’s run.

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In vision for the city, Speaker Adams lays out plan to hold City Hall accountable

Affordable housing, government accountability, mental health resources and filling city vacancies took center stage during the speaker’s third State of the City address.

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In vision for the city, Speaker Adams lays out plan to hold City Hall accountable

Affordable housing, government accountability, mental health resources, and filling city vacancies took center stage during the speaker’s third State of the City address.

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Migrant mothers and their kids, facing challenges alone, look to nonprofits for help

How organizations are providing food, shelter and clothing to asylum-seeker families.

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New York Nonprofit Media’s 2024 Nonprofit BoardCon focuses on best practices

Key issues discussed at the event included board responsibilities, deepening engagement and diversity and inclusion.

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Report: Poverty in NYC jumps to 23%

An increase of 7 percentage points from the previous year was noted in the sixth Poverty Tracker Annual Report released by Robin Hood and Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy.

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GRACE Foundation and Staten Island high school beak Guinness World record for largest human infinity symbol

Attracting more than 1,500 participants, the nonprofit and St. Joseph by the Sea made history to raise awareness of autism.

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Mobilization for Justice employees stage one-day strike

The workers joined by New York Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani on the picket line demanded higher wages following high inflation and post-pandemic work.

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Report: New Yorkers are waiting longer for cash assistance

The mayor’s preliminary progress update for the year showed dismal wait times for cash assistance and continued sluggishness for food assistance.

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'The whole world is literally looking at us:' How New York City is using the migrant crisis as a catalyst for change

Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom and Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow-Park detail the city’s shift away from the “right-to-shelter” mandate at the annual Upstream Symposium hosted by HELP USA.