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Phenix Kim
Phenix Kim, a former intern at New York Nonprofit Media, is now a freelance reporter based in New York City.
Interviews & Profiles
Funding
How nonprofits benefit from Donor Advised Funds
With giving on a slow-down going into 2024, Sam Marks of FJC weighs in on how nonprofits can stay creative while attracting long-term investors
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
New York State
Personality
City & State’s Black History Month celebration honors Al Sharpton, Vanessa Gibson and Erica Ford
The honorees gave remarks reflecting on the past and future of Black empowerment.
- By Phenix Kim
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Amidst the city’s affordable housing crisis, nonprofit developers step up to help
IMPACCT Brooklyn’s Bernell Grier challenges following the end of pandemic-era concessions, and the organization’s support of MWBE business owners.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Battling homelessness while looking for solutions
An interview with Catherine Trapani, assistant vice president of public policy at Volunteers of America of Greater New York
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Nonprofits
Funding
The New York Community Trust awards more than $7.7 million to 39 nonprofits
Grants went to providers delivering migrant services, cancer care, supporting people with disabilities and the arts sector.
- By Phenix Kim
Nonprofits
Personality
Living a testament to humane, criminal justice reform efforts
An interview with Stanley Richards, a formerly incarcerated man of color now leading the Fortune Society.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
New York City
Funding
MWBEs to benefit from $500,000 in grants administered by NYC Small Business Resource Network
The funding will expand the network’s Open+Online initiative, connecting business owners with digital business tools.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Nonprofits
News
Mobilization for Justice employees stage one-day strike
The workers joined by New York Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani on the picket line demanded higher wages following high inflation and post-pandemic work.
- By Phenix Kim
New York City
News
'The whole world is literally looking at us:' How New York City is using the migrant crisis as a catalyst for change
Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom and Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow-Park detail the city’s shift away from the “right-to-shelter” mandate at the annual Upstream Symposium hosted by HELP USA.
- By Phenix Kim
Immigration
Personality
Gale Brewer calls for supporting asylum-seekers at City and State’s 50 over 50 celebration
The New York City Council member was among several Icon Award winners at the event honoring “age disruptors” at the Manhattan Penthouse.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How misinformation hinders the early identification of child human trafficking victims
Budy Garcia-Whitfield, assistant vice president of behavioral health and wellness for Westchester programs at JCCA, weighs-in on what is being done to help youth subjected to sexual trauma and abuse.
- By Phenix Kim
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Is climate resilience an issue of equity?
An interview with Cortney Koenig Worrall, CEO and president of the Waterfront Alliance, discussing its Climate Informed Communities initiative and protecting New York’s most vulnerable regions.
- By Phenix Kim
Nonprofits
News
Tackling food insecurity on the rise in New York
Advocates and experts weigh in on the growing epidemic
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Taking on a philanthropic legacy
Julia Bator leads The J.M. Kaplan Fund as its new executive director
- By Phenix Kim
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Demystifying New York City’s foster care landscape
Ronald Richter, CEO of the JCCA and former commissioner of the Administration of Children’s Services weighs in on criticism towards New York City’s child welfare systems.
- By Phenix Kim
New York State
Personality
Leaders in business, the nonprofit sector and government honored at City & State’s 2023 Responsible 100 award ceremony
The annual event celebrated New York’s most impressive visionaries with keynote speakers Andrew Yang and Jamie Torres-Springer.
- By Phenix Kim
New York City
News
New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Schools Chancellor David Banks on strengthening workforce development post COVID-19
The members of the Adams administration highlighted public-private partnerships as an answer at the 2023 NYCETC Conference at Civic Hall.
- By Phenix Kim
Nonprofits
News
Westchester nonprofit executives weigh in on best practices and leadership
New York Nonprofit Media’s 2023 Westchester OpCon gathered experts and local officials to highlight partnerships, streamlining processes and best fundraising practices.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
New York City
News
Lewis-Martin, Salaam, Cabán present visions for the future at NYC 40 under 40 event
City & State’s annual 40 under 40 celebration highlighted the city’s rising stars – and also some recent City Council drama.
- By Phenix Kim
Nonprofits
News
Breaking barriers to competitive high schools
How the TEAK Fellowship, now in its 25th year, is helping underprivileged students into some of New York City’s and the nation’s most elite institutions.
- By Phenix Kim