Nonprofits

News

YMCA program spurs a new generation of college students

Participants in the YMCA’s Rowe Scholars program boast some of the city’s highest high school graduation rates.

Nonprofits

Personality

Ten years of empowering women to run for political office

An interview with Erin Vilardi, founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead.

Nonprofits

News

Report: Domestic violence survivors struggle to leave shelter system due to lack of permanent supportive housing

The report from New Destiny Housing also found that domestic violence remains the leading cause of homelessness.

Opinion

Opinion

Commentary: When a nonprofit should – or shouldn’t grow

What can be learned from the failed expansion of Benefits Data Trust and how New York organizations are looking to make an impact without taking on the same risks.

Personality

Personality

A spotlight on community schools, as migrant students join their cohorts

A conversation with City Year New York’s Annie Kessler, former AmeriCorps member and now executive director of the nonprofit.

Nonprofits

News

Hosting 'Mamita' events that provide a safe space for pregnant and migrant mothers

A look at the monthly service provided by Doulas En Espanol for the Hispanic community.

Nonprofits

News

Empowering Asian and immigrant youth to pursue their futures

An interview with Jiyoon Chung, executive director of Apex for Youth, on how the nonprofit wants to expand its services throughout New York City and beyond.

Homelessness

News

How homelessness can be viewed as a symptom of mental illness

Robust outreach initiatives may be the best solution to help chronically undomiciled individuals, according to the Center for Urban Community Services.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: To welcome immigrants, NYC’s government and philanthropists should invest in settlement houses

New York City now boasts more than 40 settlement houses, collectively serving over 800,000 New Yorkers each year.

Nonprofits

Opinion

Opinion: NYC must reinstate vital funding for HIV care to end the epidemic

The Undetectables program must be saved in order to keep hard-to-reach patients engaged in their health care.

Nonprofits

Opinion

Opinion: Why New York City’s public schools need a Latine Studies Curriculum

The United Way’s Grace Bonilla and the Hispanic Federation’s Frankie Miranda make the case for inclusive education.

Nonprofits

News

Bringing a new look to affordable housing

A Q&A with Jeremy Kohomban of The Children’s Village on the nonprofit’s latest development.

Nonprofits

News

Nonprofit launches culinary arts program for newly arrived migrants

The five-week job training course aims to help them obtain stable economic opportunities in the food industry.

Nonprofits

News

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to release report addressing statewide nursing shortage

The foundation will unveil the study at its upcoming Healthier Communities, Healthier People summit at the Museum of the City of New York, presented by City & State.

Events

News

NYN Media’s 2024 Opcon highlights best practices for nonprofit operations

Experts gathered to discuss investments in automation, improved communications and more.

Nonprofits

News

City Harvest summer campaign feeds over 11,000 children and families

The nonprofit’s “Share Lunch. Fight Hunger,” campaign comes as access to free school lunches is limited.

New York City

Funding

Officials sound the alarm on cuts to NYC contracts office

New York City isn’t paying nonprofits on time. The mayor wants to reduce contract services funding anyway.