Kay Dervishi

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Pandemic fuels debate over mandating greater philanthropic giving
Some philanthropists want to require foundations and donor-advised funds to boost giving significantly over the next three years.
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A check cashing business in New York City advertises that they cash stimulus checks in March 2020.
Government transfers kept 1M NYC residents out of poverty during pandemic: report
A new report urges for several provisions in the COVID-19 relief package to be extended beyond the pandemic.
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Telehealth appointment.
Providers fighting mental health, substance abuse challenges struggle with rising need
A new report shows that more than one in four behavioral health organizations surveyed in New York are seeing demand that exceeds their capacity.
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Workers at a food pantry by The Campaign Against Hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brooklyn.
Nonprofit employment would take two years to return to pre-COVID levels: report
Close to 960,000 jobs in the nonprofit sector have been lost as of January.
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A COVID-19 vaccination site at Nostrand Houses in Brooklyn.
De Blasio lays out vaccine distribution plan for homebound seniors
Medical professionals will administer Johnson & Johnson vaccines to homebound seniors once the vaccine is approved.
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Aerial view of Queens in New York City.
Queens Defenders fires two employees active in unionization effort
Staff in support of unionization are accusing the public defender nonprofit of retaliation.
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Citymeals on Wheels personnel wearing mask prepare meal deliveries.
Staff providing home-delivered meals deserve COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, charities say
With restaurant workers and food delivery drivers being vaccine eligible, food assistance charities say their staff and volunteers should be as well.
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New York State Capitol building in Albany.
State lawmakers examine child care access, cuts to preventive services
Legislators held a hearing on human services in the governor's proposed budget.
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The 12th annual international Dance Parade held in New York in 2018.
NYC arts orgs to access relief funds, outdoor performance opportunities
Certain arts groups will be able to access federal dollars through the Save Our Stages initiative.
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio at a press conference.
New York City to review shelter providers after sexual, financial abuse allegations emerge
The head of a major shelter provider faces allegations that he used his position to sexually abuse women and enrich family members.
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