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21 Jun 2016

ComNetworkNY Kick-Off: Cocktails and Conversation

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 -

6:00pm to 8:00pm

If you’re interested in meeting other communications professionals, learning about great work in the social sector, and having a good time, join us as we kick off ComNetworkNY! In cooperation with Philanthropy New York, we want to be the go-to group...

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Stonewall Community Foundation Executive Director Comments on Mourning of Orlando Victims

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06/13/2016

Hundreds gathered in solidarity at New York City’s historic Stonewall Inn to express their support for the victims killed at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

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27 Jul 2016

Beyond the Feel Good Factor: The Corporate and Philanthropic Benefits of Building a Skills-Based Volunteer Program

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Most companies know volunteerism is one tool to help elevate employee engagement and bring about positive change in the community. Skills-based volunteerism, in particular, offers a unique opportunity for corporations to harness and hone the...

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Research to Prevent Blindness Announces Low Vision Research Awardees

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06/13/2016

Research initiative to address urgent needs in understanding and treating low vision.

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Health & Human Services

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Research to Prevent Blindness

13 Oct 2016

Why is Wage Theft on the Rise as the Minimum Wage Increases to $15?

Thursday, October 13, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Despite recent minimum-wage hikes around the country to $15 an hour, why are workers facing more wage theft than ever? An estimated $50 billion a year is stolen from workers' wages, affecting workers of all types of industries, including low-wage...

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Workforce Development

Two Mexico City Landmarks Reopen With Support From The Tiffany & Co. Foundation

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06/10/2016

The Tiffany & Co. Foundation, Tiffany & Co. Mexico and the Probosque de Chapultepec Trust celebrated the reopening of the Xochipilli Fountain with an unveiling event and lighting ceremony, attended by the mayor of Mexico City, Dr. Miguel...

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NYS Health Launches Challenge Calling for NY Residents to Submit Ideas to Create Healthier Communities

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06/10/2016

In partnership with the New York State Health Foundation, the nonprofit In Our Backyards — also known as ioby — has launched a neighborhood challenge looking for project ideas aimed at creating healthier, safer and greener communities.

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Health & Human Services

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Ford Foundation's Darren Walker Advocates for Keeping Artists in New York City

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06/10/2016

For Walker, keeping a thriving arts scene matters. "In a time of growing inequality, artists play a role in holding a mirror up to society," Walker said.

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Arts, Culture, & Media

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F.B. Heron's Clara Miller on Changing Operating Models to Expand Effectiveness and Impact

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06/10/2016

In this second of a two-part series, Clara Miller, president of the F.B. Heron Foundation, discusses the ways in which a change in the operating model of philanthropic foundations can expand their purviews, effectiveness and impact.

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Philanthropy & Nonprofit Sector Support

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Carnegie Backs New Learning Pilot Targeting Interstate Passport Initiative

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06/10/2016

Six institutions to use Aqua by Taskstream to assess student learning and proficiency as part of a new framework to aid student transfer and improve graduation rates.

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

NY State Health Foundation Grants Available to Brownsville Residents to Help Improve Community Health

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06/09/2016

The Healthy Neighborhoods Challenge kicks off this summer as a way to empower community members to make their neighborhoods safer.

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New York Health Foundation

Helmsley Charitable Trust $8.4M Gift Began the Process to Improve Care For Heart Attacks

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06/09/2016

The American Heart Association has recognized three South Dakota hospitals and one ambulance service with quality achievement awards for heart and stroke care.

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Health & Human Services

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

Four Ways Philanthropy Can Support School Integration

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06/09/2016

Halley Potter of The Century Foundation asks: How can we translate research into policy? And how can we support and expand burgeoning efforts to diversity schools?

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13 Jul 2016

Brownsville as Case Study: Can Community Investments Improve Health?

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

In April 2015, a New York Times article highlighted Brownsville as the community with the lowest life expectancy in New York City.

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Education & Youth

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F.B. Heron Foundation's Clara Miller Writes About Building a Foundation for the 21st Century

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06/08/2016

For over fifty years, the global economy (and that includes the U.S. economy) has felt the effects of three related long-term trends, widely reported and acknowledged.

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Musicians Foundation Honored By Association of Music Producers

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06/08/2016

The Musicians Foundation had a busy few months welcoming new Board members.

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Musicians Foundation

Russell Sage Publishes First Book on Court Fines and Fees Exposes Lifetime of Debt Faced by Poor Americans

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06/08/2016

The culmination of years of original research on court fines and fees, "A Pound of Flesh" uncovers how America’s shadow criminal justice system keeps the poor in “permanent punishment” long after incarceration.

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Stavros Niarchos, Charles H. Revson Foundation Initiative Recognizes Queens Branches with 'Oscars of Libraries'

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06/07/2016

The NYC Neighborhood Library Awards are an initiative of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and the Charles H. Revson Foundation.

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Backed By Long Island Community Foundation, Town Hall Meetings Identify Issues Facing Trans Community

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06/07/2016

Advocates for transgender, gender non-conforming and LGBTQ community stop in Plattsburgh.

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Long Island Community Foundation

United Hospital Fund Releases Guide to Help Primary Care Practices Integrate Behavioral Health Services

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06/07/2016

A new guide will help primary care practices increase their ability to serve patients with mental health issues within their primary health care settings.

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