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Healthcare
News
Third annual conference tackles the cost of hospital care
The Price of Power: Confronting the Hospital Affordability Crisis conference gathered government officials and public health experts to discuss solutions.
Personality
Providing safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community
Dr. Carla Smith, CEO of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, discussed the organization’s plans for Pride and an upcoming summer camp in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
New York City
Personality
City & State’s Above & Beyond Awards celebrates women leading New York
The annual ceremony united industry professionals to recognize 50 honorees.
News
Fountain House advocates for greater support for people living with serious mental illness
The nonprofit’s CEO, employees and members championed the organization’s clubhouse model and stressed its potential for bettering the mental health care system
News
New York City launches campaign to connect nonprofits with volunteers
With recruitment a growing problem, the Spread Love NYC campaign aims to increase community involvement
Housing
News
New York City Council pushes affordable housing package
Several bills are in the Community Land Act, including two that prioritize nonprofits in housing development.
Personality
Helping Black and Brown youth harness their power
Minority Millennials founder Dan Lloyd spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about empowering young people of color to become civically engaged and the upcoming We Are The Future Summit.
Nonprofits
News
Adrienne Adams calls for pay parity and other support for nonprofits
The New York City Council speaker kicked off a gathering of nonprofit professionals and government leaders to discuss bold new ideas for the sector.
News
Construction career day draws hundreds of Hudson Valley students
Students from the Lower Hudson Valley participated in skill-building activities and met with labor professionals to learn about career opportunities in construction.
Education
News
Construction career day draws hundreds of Hudson Valley students
Students from the Lower Hudson Valley participated in skill-building activities and met with labor professionals to learn about career opportunities in construction.
Nonprofits
News
Pop-up nonprofit helps New Yorkers access $4.6 billion in student loan relief
PSLF.NYC released a report highlighting billions of dollars in loan forgiveness its campaign saved nonprofit and government workers
Nonprofits
News
Report: Nonprofits struggle to meet expectations with staffing shortages and rising costs
Accounting and advisory firm FORVIS released its annual nonprofit survey explaining the sector’s state nationwide.
Personality
Striving for equity for the disability community
Mike Schweinsburg, president of the 504 Democratic Club, talks about the organization’s plans for 2023 and developing relationships with politicians.
Personality
How 2022 Robin Hood Hero Elsie Flores turned her life around
Elsie Flores, Lower East Side Court Advocate at Avenues for Justice, spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about the recent award and working at the organization that she credits for saving her life.
Cultural nonprofits
Personality
Empowering young artists in New York
Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt, executive director of The Art Effect, spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about promoting student growth and the upcoming Reel Exposure International Teen Film and Photography Festival.
Events
News
New York Nonprofit Media’s 2023 Nonprofit BoardCon tackles DEI
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion were big topics at the annual event, which returned to Hebrew Union College with a robust schedule of panels focused on best practices
