AARP, Commonwealth Fund Release State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Seniors
Release Date:
06/15/2017
... as help with bathing, dressing, managing medications, preparing meals, and transportation, as well as support for ...
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NY State Health Foundation: An Actual Pathway to Better Health in Albany
Release Date:
06/28/2017
Why hadn’t I ever been to this place before now, given all the time I’ve spent in Albany? My colleagues and I learned more from a representative of Parks & Trails New York , who gave us a tour of the park. He was refreshingly frank about some of...
Rauch Foundation Research On Government Spending & Early Childhood Published
Release Date:
07/26/2017
Current scientific research demonstrates that the first three years of a child’s life are the most important in terms of brain development. If we want children to start school prepared to learn, and to succeed, then we must support young children...
Opinion: Disaster Preparedness Requires a 211 System; New York City Still Doesn’t Have One
Release Date:
10/04/2017
Is New York City significantly better prepared for the next big one? My answer is “No.”
The New York Community Trust Awards nearly $1 Million 15 NYC for Emergency Planning, DACA Advocacy, and Know-Your-Rights Trainings
Release Date:
10/04/2017
As the federal government plans to step up deportations of immigrants, the Fund for New Citizens in The New York Community Trust recently announced $974,000 in grants to 15 groups to help New York City's immigrants understand their rights and...
New York Women's Foundation Joins Female-Led Investor Groups Targeting Weinstein Co. Acquisition
Release Date:
11/21/2017
As the Weinstein Company struggles under the weight of scandal and debt, two competing female-led investor groups are hoping to acquire the studio in an effort to turn its assets into a source of funding for victims of sexual abuse and harassment.
Markle Foundation President and CEO Zoë Baird Writes About Where Amazon Should Build Their New Headquarters
Release Date:
12/05/2017
As it eyes a home for HQ2, Amazon should focus less on tax incentives and instead choose a location where policymakers are committed to building a skills-based labor market that prepares workers for the digital economy.
With Support from Gerstner and Heckscher Foundations, SUNY Announces Emergency Aid to Support Degree Completion Among Students
Release Date:
12/19/2017
Starting next year, University at Albany students who are at risk of dropping out due to sudden financial hardship or some other emergency situation could be eligible to apply for emergency aid.
A New Map, Funded By The New York Community Trust Lets You Search Every NYC Landmark
Release Date:
12/19/2017
Today the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) launched an enhanced version of its popular interactive landmarks map. If you’ve ever wondered whether the protected building you’re standing in front sports Richardsonian Romanesque or...
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2018
Supporting Local Organizations: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Foundations - Webinar
Thursday, February 1, 2018 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Join PSFG and the Human Rights Funders Network for a funders-only discussion on the challenges to “locally-led” grantmaking and recommendations for how to overcome them.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Awarded $1.3 Billion to Nonprofit Organizations in 2017
Release Date:
02/12/2018
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that it awarded $1.3 billion to nonprofit organizations in 2017 and received gifts totaling $1.4 billion.
New York State Health Foundation Funded Study Finds Most NY Health Providers Are Not Ready to Care for Veterans
Release Date:
03/01/2018
Only about 2 percent of the physicians and other health care providers in New York State are equipped to provide timely and quality care to veterans in the community, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
Julie Sandorf, President of The Charles H. Revson Foundation on Supporting New York’s Libraries
Release Date:
05/30/2018
... literacy program attendance. That means more kids reading, preparing for kindergarten, and getting a solid foundation in ...
Newman's Own Foundation Announces New Class of Fellows
Release Date:
06/06/2018
Newman's Own Foundation welcomes a new class of Fellows, as it enters the fourth year of its Fellowship Program. There will be 14 new Fellows starting the program, as 17 Fellows graduate today.
Atlantic Philanthropies Shares Its Top Ten Lessons Learned in Hindsight
Release Date:
06/19/2018
“You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.”
Helmsley Charitable Trust Grants $1.3 Million to Support Recovery and Resilience for Puerto Rico's Underserved Healthcare Centers
Release Date:
08/02/2018
Grants to The Solar Foundation and Direct Relief will bring solar power and better infrastructure to health clinics, ensuring continuous care for Puerto Rican communities in need.
BNY Mellon Partners With Girls' Leadership Initiative on Stem Boot Camp
Release Date:
08/02/2018
A global leadership development initiative of the United Nations Foundations is partnering with BNY Mellon to bring STEM boot camps to five cities, including Pittsburgh.
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Oct
2018
Capturing Election Momentum for Building Power - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, October 1, 2018 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Join our last Election Series Discussion to address practical pathways that can capture election momentum to build long-term power for communities of interest.
With Support From UJA-Federation Of New York, The Mayor’s Office For People With Disabilities Launches The First Cyber Security Training For People With Disabilities
Release Date:
10/23/2018
This program uses a train-to-place model that will prepare individuals with disabilities to secure employment in the cyber security industry. It delivers an industry-recognized Cisco certification program through a curriculum adapted to suit various...
Funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Launches Chicago Music Pathway Initiative to Diversify the Next Generation of Musicians
Release Date:
10/25/2018
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation announced a $3.5 million grant to seven Chicago area music organizations to establish the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI). CMPI will support promising young musicians from underrepresented backgrounds and...