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Marc Benioff to Dedicate Salesforce Tower With Speech on Civic ‘Priorities’

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05/22/2018

... Tower when it officially opens Tuesday. He’s got more down-to-earth things in mind for the dedication speech ... talking about solving homelessness — particularly among children and families — and how the...

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Nature and NYC Communities Can Thrive Together Through These 5 Goals

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04/19/2018

... health, environment, and youth are beginning to take a more holistic approach to community resiliency. As a ... through the city for species (including people) to access nature Inspire all New Yorkers We also...

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Pfizer and the Avon Foundation for Women Support Patients Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

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01/21/2015

... totaling $1 million in funding to support and educate more than 5,000 metastatic breast cancer patients, their ... Crusade. “Our hope is that one day, all patients can access the unique care and support...

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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Backs Food Studies Program at Hostos College

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01/29/2015

... program that has been under development at Hostos for more than two years and will enroll students this fall for ... go beyond the traditional culinary classes offered at many schools to provide students with...

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William Bell, President of Casey Family Programs, Spoke at the Senate Health Committee Hearing on the Opioid Crisis

Release Date:

02/12/2018

... addicted to opioids, including heroin, during pregnancy. More than 110 babies died between 2010 and 2015 after being ... estimated $1.5 billion over 10 years to be used to prevent children from entering foster...

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Travelers’ Philanthropy: A Growing Trend in Development Assistance

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07/02/2009

... can provide an opportunity to “travel the talk.” More than ever before, civic-minded travelers are ... for communities in the Global South—can leverage more resources to augment their grant...

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31 Jan 2011

Promise Neighborhoods: What Is the Promise and How Can Foundations Help It Shine Through?

Monday, January 31, 2011 -

7:30am to 11:00am

A program presented by Philanthropy Connects , the public policy committee of Philanthropy New York, together ... The idea for the program came from New York’s own Harlem Children ’s Zone (HCZ), and two NYC...

COVID-19: Using a Racial Justice Lens Now to Transform Our Future

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04/07/2020

... equity in their giving might seem daunting. Regardless, more than good intentions are required to reach those who ... requires us to confront power, shift how we distribute our resources , and move toward...

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

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06/10/2016

... in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park, one of the oldest public parks in the world. In 2014, the Foundation provided a ... support of the Chapultepec Trust to restore these iconic public spaces. “As our cities...

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Philanthropy Delaware Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Tynetta Brown

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10/26/2020

... the impact of grantmaking, and ensure members have access to national best practices and philanthropic resources . She will be responsible for the day-to-day ... also an Interior Design/Lifestyle contributor...

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04 Mar 2020

New York City Workforce Funders Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... York City have incomes below the federal poverty level, more than twice the rate for those without disabilities (14 ... can help more New Yorkers with disabilities gain access to the training...

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Mary Grecco Named Vice President of Finance and Administration at the Foundation for Child Development

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05/04/2023

... needs to advance our mission to advance equity for young children through evidence-informed policy and practice.” Mary is a certified public accountant who has over 25 years of experience in ... th anniversary...

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Atlantic Philanthropies Funds New “Leadership In Action” Program to Improve Healthcare for the Most Vulnerable

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08/01/2017

... PhD, professor and former dean of the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University. “Working together ... PhD, professor and former dean of the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Launches Action Plan for Increasing Global Covid-19 Vaccination Efforts

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06/01/2021

... workers and major breakthroughs with Covid-19 vaccines, more than 10,000 people a day around the world are still ... stop the spread of this pandemic, all countries need equal access to Covid-19 vaccination. A...

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Puerto Rico's Governor Calls for Greater Federal Response to Hurricane Maria

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09/25/2017

... Gov. Ricardo Rossello called on the Pentagon to provide more search-and-rescue help and humanitarian resources to help the beleaguered island recover from ... devastation” from Hurricane Maria. “We need...

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Overdeck Family Foundation Funded Research on ‘Bedtime Math’ Featured in the Journal Science

Release Date:

10/16/2015

... Levine shows a marked increase in math achievement among children whose families used Bedtime Math, which delivers ... improved their math achievement on average by three months more than children...

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Mellon Foundation Grants Help Citymeals and God’s Love We Deliver Feed New York City’s Elderly and At-Risk Homebound Populations during COVID-19 Crisis

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03/26/2020

... support for these community members. During this time of great need and uncertainty, the Mellon Foundation is ... by making a contribution.” Citymeals has delivered more than 150,000 meals to the 18,000...

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The Charles H. Revson Foundation Awards $3.3 Million in Grants to Ten Recipients

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11/30/2022

... The Education Program seeks to expand New Yorkers’ access to knowledge and resources capable of sustaining an informed citizenry. This ... a fellowship to prepare the next generation of NYC public...

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Jewish Communities

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Edna McConnell Clark Announces Spend-Down, Major Investment in Blue Meridian Partners

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12/14/2016

... and CEO With a deep desire to improve the lives of many more disadvantaged children and youth, the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's ... decided to "sunset" the Foundation and spend all of its...

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Deutsche Bank, Ford, Rauch, Booth Ferris and Nellie Mae Foundations Support Reimagining Education Summer Institute at Teachers College

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08/08/2018

... continuing education credits) for making subject matter more relevant for America’s public school students, the majority of whom are students of ... from one another about teaching in today’s K-12 ...