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Report Funded by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation Finds That California Traffic Fines Prey on Poor

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01/08/2018

... – and the steepest consequences for traffic violations are reserved for those who can’t afford the fines and fees. ... disproportionately on African Americans and Latinos. They are more likely to be stopped...

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Silicon Valley Community Foundation

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Justice Reform

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Library of Congress Enriches America’s Story by Connecting with Minority Communities, Funded by Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant

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01/27/2021

... Enriches America’s Story by Connecting with Minority Communities , Funded by Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant The ... and mutually empowering relationships with those who are too often left out of the American...

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Arts

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Meet Nakia Wallace, the new Program Associate of the Communities Transforming Policing Fund at Borealis Philanthropy

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04/13/2022

Meet Nakia Wallace, the new Program Associate of the Communities Transforming Policing Fund at Borealis ... Her most recent experience was with the Michigan Justice Fund, where she worked to divert resources from...

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New York Community Trust Announces Winners of 2019 Helen Merriill Award for Playwriting

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06/19/2019

... Trust’s Helen Merrill Award for Playwriting. The winners are : Carlyle Brown, Mia Chung, Aleshea Harris, Michael R. ... dedication to, and exceptional talent for, live event storytelling,” said Emily Morse, the...

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Aetna Foundation Announces Launch of the 2015 GoLocal: Cultivating Healthy Communities Grants Program

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03/27/2015

... Announces Launch of the 2015 GoLocal: Cultivating Healthy Communities Grants Program The Aetna Foundation is pleased to ... of fruits and vegetables is available. For 2015, they are launching an Open RFP...

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Mike Bloomberg Visits Gary, Ind. for a Conversation about Community Building through the Arts

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10/09/2018

... for community engagement. “Cities across the country are exploring new ways to foster community and create jobs. The arts can play ...

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Ira R. Halperin Named Vice Chair to Long Island Community Foundation Board

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02/01/2012

The Long Island Community Foundation has announced the recent appointment of Ira R. Halperin to Vice Chair of its Board of Advisors. Halperin is a Partner at the law firm of Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP.

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Long Island Community Foundation

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20 Sep 2018

Taking Stock and Gearing Up: Immigration Policy and the Role of Philanthropy in Building Stronger Communities - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, September 20, 2018 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

... extraordinary number of major immigration policy battles are underway in the courts and beyond. Deferred Action for ... and potential implications for immigrant families and communities across the country The...

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Immigration

Altman Foundation, NY Community Trust, PNY Among Nonprofit Leaders Named to Value-Based Payment Commission

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02/01/2017

... opportunities for advancing new models of care delivery are also significant. A diverse cross-section of health and ... services providers and potential impact on consumers and communities at large. Chaired by...

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From the Desk of Irfan Hasan: The New York Community Trust and Vaccinating our City

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05/13/2021

... of inoculation and that scientifically sound messages are delivered to encourage vaccination. The initial challenge ... supply to meet the pent-up demand. Now, conversations are taking a different...

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Disaster Relief

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Weinberg Foundation Enters New Grantmaking Space Through Partnership with Community Development Financial Institutions

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01/27/2021

... nonprofits for accessible and affordable loan funds. There are many communities , particularly communities of color, whose ... nonprofits serving low-income communities most...

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Brian Byrd of New York State Health Foundation Appointed to New York Federal Reserve Bank Community Advisory Group

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06/21/2021

... a real-time view of the issues faced by a diverse set of communities across the Second District. The Community ... a more thorough understanding of the economy’s impact on communities and individuals. Mr. Byrd...

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New York Health Foundation

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New York Foundation and New York Community Trust Create New Fund Aimed At Supporting A Fair and Accurate Census

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07/02/2018

The New York Community Trust has joined with other funders in the state to create the New York State Grantmakers for Census Equity which plans to raise $1 to $2 million to help mobilize local and statewide efforts to make the 2020 Census accurate...

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Civic Engagement

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Bloomberg Philanthropies, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Ballmer Group Announce Joint Project to Increase Economic Mobility in Local Communities

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11/15/2018

... Joint Project to Increase Economic Mobility in Local Communities Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bill & Melinda ... announced today a new $12 million project that will help communities analyze economic...

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GoVoteNYC Fund in The New York Community Trust Announces $1 Million in Grants for Voter Engagement

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04/26/2022

... education and activities. These nonprofits are trusted messengers within their communities , work in coalition with dozens of groups, and ... potential to empower underrepresented and marginalized ...

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New York Community Trust Awards Grants to 56 Organizations in All Five Boroughs

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10/15/2019

... memos that detail how the projects we’re funding are addressing some of our region’s most urgent challenges. ... and peer educators will coach pregnant women on their rights in maternity care. ENGAGING...

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20 Feb 2024

New York’s Redraw and Fair Representation for Communities of Color - A Webinar Hosted by Fair Representation in Redistricting

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... on how to ensure that the new maps fairly represent communities of color – and what the process and outcomes of ... learn? How to ensure that the new maps fairly represent communities of color What the process...

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New York Community Trust names Dominick Impemba as new chief operating and finance officer

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06/26/2023

... and finance officer beginning July 10, 2023. “We are thrilled to have Dominick on board as we begin our next ... improve the lives of the people across this region, who are facing unprecedented challenges,”...

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Silicon Valley Community Foundation Launches Campaign for Greater Investments in Santa Clara County’s Youngest Residents

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01/03/2020

The “Choose Children” campaign will engage candidates running for the county’s District 3 Supervisor seat on the needs of babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families.

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Education