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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Pledges $250 Million to Reimagine US Monuments

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10/07/2020

... W. Mellon Foundation Pledges $250 Million to Reimagine US Monuments The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the largest ... president, said. “So much teaching happens without us going into a classroom, and without...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Javier Valdés as U.S. Director of Civic Engagement and Government

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05/04/2021

... to advance equity, opportunity and justice for low-income communities of color throughout New York State. Over the past ... an integral role in securing new policies that limit the local presence of federal...

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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

... federal policy wins remain elusive, gains at the state and local level hold promise for advancing equity, improving ... and potential implications for immigrant families and communities across the country The...

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NY Community Trust Announces Three Staff Promotions to Program Director

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07/28/2016

... Arts and Culture and Historic Preservation in our Thriving Communities program; and Shawn Morehead covers Education ... roles at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and the Global Fund for Women. Michele has...

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The New York Community Trust Awards $9.9 Million in Grants to 53 Nonprofits

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04/14/2021

The New York Community Trust Awards $9.9 Million in Grants to 53 ... vaccinations and participate in this year’s high-stakes local elections, and help low-income neighborhoods get ... president of grants. “Even as...

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Bank of America and Habitat for Humanity Launch Second Global Build

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10/06/2015

Bank of America and Habitat for Humanity Launch Second Global Build In recognition of the United Nations’ World ... Park, where volunteers will build in partnership with a local Habitat family. The projects taking...

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Supported by NY Community Trust, New Research Ties Arts to Well-Being

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04/19/2017

Supported by NY Community Trust, New Research Ties Arts to Well-Being Neighbors performing in a local theater form friendships. Art galleries become ... themselves. We’ve long sensed that the arts improve ...

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19 Oct 2010

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at 20: Looking Back/Looking Ahead to Building a More Inclusive Community

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... of people with disabilities. Offer accessible tools and resources for grantmakers. Discuss opportunities for funders ... to collaborate and help to create more inclusive communities . As we celebrate the 20th...

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NYSHealth Funding Opportunity: Sponsoring Conference Participation in Support of Healthy Communities, Consumer Empowerment, and Veterans' Health

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02/06/2019

... Conference Participation in Support of Healthy Communities , Consumer Empowerment, and Veterans' Health ... in New York and nationally. Yet, because of a lack of resources , they are often unable to do so...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Invests to Prevent Future Pandemics and Calls for Greater Collaboration to Build a Global Early Warning System

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10/25/2021

... Pandemics and Calls for Greater Collaboration to Build a Global Early Warning System Berlin | October 25, 2021 – ... require partnership and collaboration at all levels – local , national and global...

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NoVo Foundation Celebrates International Women’s Day

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03/09/2015

NoVo Foundation Celebrates International Women’s Day Every day, we are inspired by ... future. Whether at home, in school, at work, or on the global stage, these acts of courage are changing the world. ... percent...

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Wallace, Ford, and Mellon on Strategies that Boost Arts Engagement Across Diverse Communities

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06/09/2017

... on Strategies that Boost Arts Engagement Across Diverse Communities The foundations weigh in on the challenges and strategies in ... and inspiring forces in the daily lives of diverse communities...

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19 Sep 2023

State Voting Rights Acts: A Racial Equity Framework for Protecting Community Interests in Redistricting, Representation and Access to the Ballot

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... PNY members. With brazen attempts to diminish the power of communities of color through gerrymandering and voter ... against discriminatory policies and practices. Join us to hear from national experts and...

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NY Community Trust Updates Grant Strategies for Behavioral Health and Special Needs Programs

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07/25/2016

NY Community Trust Updates Grant Strategies for Behavioral ... for best practices. A consultant, Laura Wolff, helped us with this process. If you were one of the many people who ... neighborhoods through...

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Funders For Justice Launch New Funder Toolkit — Divest/Invest: From Criminalization to Thriving Communities

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09/19/2018

... — Divest/Invest: From Criminalization to Thriving Communities "Funders for Justice is thrilled to launch ... we do not also proactively work to divest this nation’s resources from criminalization. As...

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15 Jun 2017

Trauma and Resilience Supporting Immigrant Children, Their Families, and Our Communities through Collaboration - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, June 15, 2017 -

4:00pm to 5:15pm

... mental health services for children and their families in communities Presenter Wendy Cervantes , Senior Policy ... Taskforce Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington International Human Rights Funders...

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Foundation Strategies to Inform Federal Policy in the United States

Publication date:

11/2013

A study to support the evaluation of the Rockefeller Foundation’s promoting equitable and sustainable transportation initiative.

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Community Development

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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 ... Foundation has placed increased emphasis on supporting local programs that improve...

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New York Life’s Impact Investment Initiative commits $50 million to Enterprise Community Loan Fund.

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11/10/2021

... access to affordable housing for low- and moderate-income communities across the United States. New York Life’s ... and community facilities. “With our national breadth and local depth,...

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