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15 Oct 2015

Lunch 4 Learning: Making Universal Free Lunch a Public Health Issue

Thursday, October 15, 2015 -

9:00am to 11:30am

... school students, 61% of middle school students, and 38% of high school students ate school lunch. This downward ... and social impact. Bullying increases in middle school and high school - and students report...

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Education

Health

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Children, Youth and Families

Helmsley-backed DATA2GO.NYC's Veterans Data Highlighted by Social Science Research Council

Release Date:

11/11/2016

... proportion of New York City veterans never completed high school than veterans nationwide. (See comparison table ... residents, tracking income, education, life expectancy, high school graduation rates,...

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Veterans

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

Cathleen Colvin and A.J. Caro Appointed to Long Island Community Foundation Board

Release Date:

02/01/2013

The Long Island Community Foundation recently named two new members to its Board of Advisors—Cathleen Colvin of the Pall Corporation and A.J. Caro of Arrow Security.

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Long Island Community Foundation

Program Officers Join Expanding Surdna Teams in Thriving Cultures, Sustainable Environments, Strong Local Economies

Release Date:

02/01/2013

The Surdna Foundation is also pleased to announce the appointment of four new Program Officers. To more effectively deliver on their mission to foster just and sustainable communities in the United States, the Foundation recently decided to expand...

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Surdna Foundation

22 May 2012

Doing the Right Thing: “Smart Microfinance” and the Donor’s Role

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 -

8:15am to 10:30am

Microfinance has revolutionized international economic development and emerged as one of the most promising tools for providing access to credit and other financial services for the poor. Aggressive commercialization and rapid growth, however, have...

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24 Sep 2012

Inside Story: The Crucial Role of Early Childhood and Youth Advocacy in the 2012 New York City Budget Battle

Monday, September 24, 2012 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

With revenue sources shrinking, the City geared up for painful budget cuts for the 2013 fiscal year. These included a $53 million cut for childcare and a $21 million cut for youth services. Two coalitions—the New York City Youth Alliance and the...

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13 Dec 2012

Awarding Prizes: A Unique Tool for Philanthropic Impact

Thursday, December 13, 2012 -

8:00am to 11:00am

In recent years, a growing number of foundations have developed the awarding of prizes as a strategy for achieving their philanthropic goals. Prizes have the potential to advance a foundation’s mission in ways that can substantially augment the...

30 Oct 2013

Presenting the “Asian Pacific New Yorkers Count” Report

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York, 4th Floor, 79 Fifth Avenue, NYC

The newly published “Asian Pacific New Yorkers Count Report” has been created and produced through a collaborative project between the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) and the Fund for Public Advocacy. It is more critical...

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04 Jun 2014

The de Blasio Administration’s Workforce Development Strategy

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

This Quarterly Meeting of the New York City Workforce Funders will feature a presentation from Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen on the de Blasio Administration’s Workforce Development Strategy and a panel of national experts discussing innovative employer-...

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Workforce Development

04 Feb 2015

Service for Impact

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 -

7:45am to 11:00am

... affiliaition, and business mailing address. ( no fee) Please email Nick Collins ( ...

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Corporate Funders

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Volunteerism

David Sandman Named President and CEO of New York State Health Foundation

Release Date:

01/25/2016

Dr. Sandman has been the Foundation's Senior Vice President since 2008, after serving as Executive Director of the Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century (the "Berger Commission") and in senior positions at Manatt Health Solutions...

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Health

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New York Health Foundation

Bloomberg, U.S. Commerce Department To Host 2nd U.S.-Africa Business Forum In NYC

Release Date:

01/28/2016

Bloomberg Philanthropies and the U.S. Department of Commerce will co-host the second U.S.-Africa Business Forum during the week of September 19, 2016.

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

Jonathan E. Gold Elected to Board of Directors of FJC – A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds

Release Date:

08/05/2016

A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds announced today that Jonathan E. Gold of New York, a prominent investment manager, has been elected to its Board of Directors.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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FJC

31 Aug 2016

Hacking Immigration: Funding Technology for Advocates - Webinar

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

Technology is now fundamental to how so many of us work, play, and interact. Yet the tools it offers are only beginning to be integrated into how we pursue our goals as grantmakers. The creation of software that makes outreach, education, screening...

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Children, Youth and Families

PhilTV: "Giving Grants is Not Enough; The Question is 'Did You Make Things Better?'"

Release Date:

09/30/2016

Darlene Curley, CEO of the Jonas Family Fund and Executive Director of the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare, speaks on the role that philanthropy can play in ensuring America’s healthcare workforce is prepared for the rising demand...

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Insights

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Health

Workforce Development

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Jonas Center / Barbara & Donald Jonas Family Fund

14 Feb 2017

Service for Impact

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... affiliation and business mailing address to register. ( no fee) In collaboration with Service for Impact ...

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NYS Health Foundation Offers Insights on Health Designs for Housing

Release Date:

01/30/2017

A substantial body of evidence links the design of the built environment with physical, social, and mental health outcomes.

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Member News

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Health

Housing and Homelessness

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New York Health Foundation

North Star Fund Welcomes New Executive Director Jennifer Ching

Release Date:

02/01/2017

Jenn has worked with communities directly affected by oppression and inequity to design and deliver solutions that change the daily realities they face.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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North Star Fund

Beeta Jahedi Joins The Tow Foundation As Director Of Strategy And Communications

Release Date:

03/28/2017

In this newly created role, Beeta will focus on amplifying the visibility of the Foundation’s work to address critical social issues in the areas of justice reform, medical innovation, higher education, and cultural institutions as well as actively...