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Nonprofits
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New York Blood Center welcomes newly eligible LGBTQ+ donors
The move comes after the Food and Drug Administration issued its final guidance on a screening process that is not based on sexual or gender identity.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘My private life mirrors my professional life:’ Union Settlement CEO on her devotion to public service
Darlene Williams sits down for a discussion with New York Nonprofit Media.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
College admissions, post-affirmative action
PeerForward CEO Gary Linnen discusses his work helping students of color into higher education in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
New York City
News
Youth-serving nonprofits denounce termination of Next STEPS
The mentoring program focuses on youth in NYCHA developments that were identified in Mayor Eric Adams' Blueprint for Community Safety as the most impacted communities in the city.
Education
News
Combating chronic absence at NYC schools
Through its program, the Attendance Success Initiative, the YMCA of Greater New York is battling chronic absenteeism and seeing improvement in attendance.
Funding
Harlem-based arts organization receives $2 million ‘transformational’ grant
The funding from the Mellon Foundation will help EMERGE125 expand longevity and capacity for future projects.
News
Robin Hood Foundation to help New York City expand child care voucher program
New grant funding will help increase eligibility for child care, facilitate enrollment and fund research.
Rikers Island
News
Advocates and local elected officials launch countdown to close Rikers
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration was called on to comply with a legal mandate of closing the troubled jail complex in 2027.
New York City
Personality
How Murad Awawdeh has helped New York City asylum-seekers through the crisis
The New York Immigration Coalition leader talked about what the city, state and federal governments can do differently to best serve the immigrant population.
News
Advocates rally for “How Many Stops” act
The bill comes amidst a 40% increase in police misconduct
Homelessness
News
Nonprofit study: NY’s homeless veterans need continued support
A shift in policy is needed to better serve this vulnerable population, according to a new report from Services for the Underserved
News
College access nonprofits respond to SCOTUS’ affirmative action decision
Organizations serving students of color remain committed to advancing diversity in top schools, despite funding unknowns
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Building a legacy of sports and love for community
An interview with Danielle Madden-Buck, executive director of America SCORES New York
New York City
News
ACS expands scholarship program to provider staff pursuing social work
The awards will go to for those pursuing a Master’s degree
Education
News
YMCA of Greater New York and Bank of America announce $1M gift that will send more teens to college
The money will be invested into the Rowe Scholars program, a comprehensive college and career access program
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Continuing a legacy of solving food insecurity
An interview with Leslie Gordon, president of Food Bank for New York City
News
Philanthropy organizations call on Adams administration to reverse proposed cuts to programming at Rikers Island
The New York Youth Justice Initiative is pushing back on a plan to have the Department of Correction take over the services
News
Report: 61% of Asian Americans who have had an abortion experienced at least one community related barrier
A study by the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum and Ibis Reproductive Health captures the abortion experience amongst Asian Americans.
Nonprofits
News
Nonprofits receive more than $35 million in support AAPI New Yorkers
The funding, through a partnership led by The Asian American Foundation, will go towards promoting public safety and small businesses after the recent spike in anti-Asian hate.
Personality
Personality