Ms. Foundation for Women President Attends White House’s First South by South Lawn
Release Date:
10/05/2016
I was with a group of amazing women from both coasts, including Teresa Younger from the New York-based Ms. Foundation for Women.
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10/04/2016
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Zegar Family Foundation Supports 'Sunday in the Park' Starring Jake Gyllenhaal at City Center
Release Date:
10/04/2016
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United Way of New York City Helps Distribute More Than 100 Backpacks to Brownsville Students
Release Date:
10/04/2016
On September 8, FedEx volunteers teamed up with United Way of New York City (UWNYC) to make this first day of school possible.
Rockefeller Foundation Announces Winners of 2016 Jane Jacobs Medal
Release Date:
10/04/2016
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Funds Report on Why Cities and Businesses Should Partner to Achieve Climate Goals
Release Date:
10/04/2016
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10/03/2016
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Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Releases Report Preparing RNs for Enhanced Roles in Primary Care
Release Date:
09/30/2016
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PhilTV: "Giving Grants is Not Enough; The Question is 'Did You Make Things Better?'"
Release Date:
09/30/2016
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Wallace Foundation Study Looks at Effects of Voluntary Summer Learning Programs on Low-Income Urban Youth
Release Date:
09/30/2016
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Bloomberg Backs 'Breathing Lights' Exhibit to Draw Attention to Vacant Buildings
Release Date:
09/30/2016
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Westchester Community Foundation's Rossi Leads Brainstorming Session for Healthy Westchester
Release Date:
09/30/2016
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09/29/2016
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Century Foundation Report Criticizes Student Loan Guaranty Agencies
Release Date:
09/29/2016
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Ford Sponsors Memorial to Confront South's Troubled History of Lynchings
Release Date:
09/29/2016
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Research to Prevent Blindness- Backed Study Uncovers Major Cause of Vision Loss
Release Date:
09/29/2016
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