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Nonprofits
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Giving students a head start into the media and entertainment industry
How the nonprofit Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network helps to bring state-of-the-art broadcast and production programs into New York schools.
Nonprofits
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How nonprofits are engaging reluctant voters ahead of the presidential election
GoVoteNYC’s nonpartisan program engages low-propensity voters in BIPOC communities.
Homelessness
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Number of homeless veterans drops in New York amid calls for continued support
The state tally found that there were 700 known cases, down from more than 1,000 in 2023.
Education
News
As food insecurity wages across the city, lawmakers look to expand free school meals
A push for statewide universal meal programs has support from advocates.
New York City
Personality
Laurie Cumbo has walked in the footsteps of New York City’s museum leaders
As Department of Cultural Affairs commissioner, her lifetime of experience sets her apart.
Public News
News
Tackling child welfare by bringing lived experts to the funding table
Youth and Families Forward’s child welfare participatory grantmaking program sheds light on system inefficiencies and racial bias
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Fighting to meet children's needs for almost two decades
Jennifer March, executive director of the Citizens’ Committee for the Children of New York, steps down after 17 years on the job.
Nonprofits
News
New York non-profits among winners of NBCUniversal’s Local Impact Grants
Over $227,000 was awarded to providers in youth education, community engagement and the arts
Interviews & Profiles
News
Offering early childhood education for more than a century
Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s STEAM Curriculum instills social emotional learning skills to the borough’s youngest residents
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Remembering the Holocaust and ensuring future generations never forget
A conversation with CEO Jack Kliger of the Museum of Jewish Heritage on the ongoing relevance of Holocaust education
New York State
Personality
Social services innovators honored at City & State event
ACS Commissioner Jess Dannhauser delivered a keynote address at the festivities honoring visionaries in advocacy, nonprofit, government and the private sector.
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.
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.
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.
Nonprofits
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Bringing a new look to affordable housing
A Q&A with Jeremy Kohomban of The Children’s Village on the nonprofit’s latest development.
New York State
News
Report: Two-thirds of licensed registered nurses are active in New York state
The findings, released at Mother Cabrini Health Foundation’s Healthier Communities, Healthier People summit, reveal staffing shortages felt most strongly in acute care hospitals.
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.
Nonprofits
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AAPI-focused nonprofit welcomes migrants
How the Chinese-American Planning Council stands ready to help throughout the immigration process.
