Nonprofits want New York City to increase funding for adult literacy programs

What is New York City doing to further outreach for the 2020 U.S. Census? Julie Menin, the city’s top appointed official on the matter, stopped by WBAI to answer that question on “Driving Forces.” Listen here.

Catholic Charities Community Services Archdiocese of New York has received a $1.17 million contract from the New York City Department of Social Services. The two-year deal will fund anti-eviction services, according to the City Record. Henry Street Settlement is getting on a year’s worth of case management services for people living in homeless shelters, per a $320,333 contract.

Advocates want to see more money dedicated to adult literacy programs in the upcoming NYC budget. Nonprofit advocates gathered in Queens last week for a rally – the first of a total of five to be held in each borough – to call upon the mayor to add $12 million in funding for the upcoming year.

And we’re off! Adult literary advocates gathered in Queens to launch the first of 5 borough-based rallies. Our message is simple: NYC must baseline adult literacy $ to protect the education of thousands of students that need quality literacy services. #LiteracyLiftsNYC pic.twitter.com/0SAsZ9mSLc

— Lena Cohen (@lena__cohen) April 10, 2019

Actor/activist Alyssa Milano got lots of love at a Safe Horizon event last week. The nonprofit recognized her at a Manhattan event that was also attended by CNN host Don Lemon, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and others. To understand why Milano was feted, the nonprofit suggests listening to her words from that night.

These 68 secs illustrate why @Alyssa_Milano is such a valuable ally + warrior in the fight to stop violence against ALL women.
(from last night's @SafeHorizon Champion Awards)

We're lucky to have her as an advocate, partner and friend. pic.twitter.com/Ni7P3mB6Ag

— Safe Horizon (@SafeHorizon) April 10, 2019