News
Poll: Most Asian individuals support legal access to abortion
The findings come from a national survey conducted by AAPI Data, the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
New York State
News
Summit highlights mental health of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers in the digital space
Attendees at “Diverse Spaces, Diverse Faces,” presented by Equality New York in collaboration with City & State, discussed racism, criminalization and anti-trans attacks, as well as regulating social media and protecting free expression.
News
Daniel’s Law supporters celebrate $2 million allocation in 2025 state Senate and Assembly one house bills for pilot program
The legislation seeks to change responses to mental health crises.
News
NYC gives 9% raises over three years to human services workers
The annual cost-of-living bump comes after advocates rallied and pushed for pay increases
News
Migrant mothers and their kids, facing challenges alone, look to nonprofits for help
How organizations are providing food, shelter and clothing to asylum-seeker families.
News
New York Nonprofit Media’s 2024 Nonprofit BoardCon focuses on best practices
Key issues discussed at the event included board responsibilities, deepening engagement and diversity and inclusion.
New York City
Personality
Manhattan’s Meatpacking District emerges a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood
Jeffrey LeFrancois, the business improvement district’s executive director, discusses his work on the historic area’s pedestrian-first streetscapes and its resiliency after COVID-19.
New York City
Personality
Nonprofit ED warns city budget cuts threaten services for domestic violence survivors
Nicole Branca, executive director of New Destiny Housing, expressed concerns in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
Nonprofits
News
YAI and FedEx partner to support employment of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The effort coincides with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Nonprofits
News
Bronx Parent Housing Network rebrands to Housing Solutions of New York
The new name stems from the tremendous growth the organization has experienced over the past year.
Nonprofits
Funding
Amplify Her Foundation plans $1 million inaugural grantmaking cycle
The new philanthropic organization at the same time has released the new report, “If She Can Make it Here,” which will be used in the selection process.
Personality
Three decades of leadership, activism and lessons learned leading The Fortune Society
The organization’s executive director JoAnne Page sat down with New York Nonprofit Media to discuss her tenure at the nonprofit and what’s next.
Nonprofits
News
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.
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