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New York Community Trust to Receive $650K from AG’s Settlement with Fraudulent Clothing-Bin Operator

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10/30/2015

Three local organizations are in hot water after the state attorney general found they engaged in a "fraudulent charitable solicitation scheme" related to used clothing collection boxes that drove more than $10 million into the coffers of a Yonkers...

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LIBN’s 2013 Outstanding CEO Gregory Demetriou Appointed to Long Island Community Foundation Foundation Board of Advisors

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06/03/2013

... David Okorn. “His commitment to the well-being of the communities of Long Island is exceptional and a perfect asset ...

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20 Oct 2020

White Nationalism + Voter Suppression: How Online Platforms Disenfranchise Communities of Color - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... receiving death threats because of their faith or race, to communities who are intimidated to vote, many people of color ... online. Despite these visible trends in digital spaces, communities of color are...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Releases Results of 4-Year Study of Restorative Justice Implementation in Schools

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10/08/2020

... time when our nation is crying out for racial justice and communities of color are reeling from the disproportionate ...

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David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center Recognized for Sustainable Design, Architectural Excellence, and Community Impact

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07/31/2023

... and creating a positive impact on our planet and communities .” David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center ...

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Environment and Climate Change

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12 Oct 2023

Baby Bonds: Leveraging Systemic Change Through Philanthropy, Government and Community Partnerships - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network

Thursday, October 12, 2023 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Please join Asset Funders Network to learn from leaders in developing and supporting Baby Bonds to share the story of how targeted investments by philanthropy and policy leaders led to the passage of Baby Bonds in Connecticut and provide a blueprint...

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NY Community Trust, Mellon, Ford Among Supports of New York Live Arts 2017-2018 Season

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07/03/2017

New York Live Arts, under the artistic leadership of MacArthur Genius Award and National Medal of Arts awardee Artistic Director Bill T. Jones and Associate Artistic Director Janet Wong, announced the organization's 2017-2018 season.

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Scientists Develop a New Tool to Boost Regenerative Medicine and Cancer Research with Support from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation

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12/06/2018

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new tool described as a “flight data recorder” for developing cells, illuminating the paths cells take as they progress from one type to another. Scientists hope to...

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The New York Community Trust Welcomes New General Counsel and Chief Investment Officer

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12/01/2020

General Counsel Jane Wilton and Chief Investment Officer Mary Greenebaum are retiring this year.

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The Restaurant Industry Is Structured on Racism. The Restaurant Workers Community Foundation Wants to Rebuild It.

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04/14/2021

... model steered by people who were connected closely to the communities and to the causes that they were fighting on ...

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01 Apr 2020

Towards Health Equity: Measuring Health Outcomes in Community-Based Programs - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 -

12:00pm to 12:45pm

What does it take to evaluate health outcomes across a range of community-based programs? In today’s crisis, community health workers are the new frontline against COVID-19, while community-based programs continue to support financial and housing...

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01 Oct 2021

Philanthropy 101 - So You're Working For A Foundation... Power and Your New Community

Friday, October 1, 2021 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

Philanthropy 101 is a five-part series that helps all staff new to philanthropy better understand the sector. This interactive course will help participants gain the working knowledge they need to understand and navigate the field of philanthropy,...

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New York Community Trust's Patricia Swann On Looking Past 'Get Out The Vote'

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11/08/2017

More New Yorkers watched the World Series than voted in yesterday’s election. Solving the turnout problem requires a new approach.

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Making NY Fairer for Black Families: New York Community Trust grants back school, health, and housing reforms

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11/06/2019

Compared to their white peers, black New Yorkers are more likely to receive poor maternal health care, get suspended or arrested at school, and face obstacles to inheriting wealth.

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New York Community Trust Announces Gold, Silver and Bronze Winners of Nonprofit Excellence Awards

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12/06/2016

New York Community Trust Announces Gold, Silver and Bronze Winners of Nonprofit Excellence Awards The 2016 New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Awards Presentation and Best Practices Workshop was held Friday, December 2nd at the New York...

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19 Oct 2018

Philanthropy 101: So You're Working for a Foundation... Power and Your New Community

Friday, October 19, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

So you are working for a foundation. People are drawn to the field of philanthropy to make a difference. While philanthropic organizations may have a broader commitment to strategy, many individuals may lack an explicit strategy for effectiveness,...

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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 ...

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25 Sep 2024

BBB® Forum on Corporate Responsibility XVII - Sustainable Communities: Managing Change, Innovating for Resilience

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 -

12:30pm to 2:30pm

... How to change factors and their impact on businesses and communities Business responsibility trends: how issues are ... BBB® Forum on Corporate Responsibility XVII - Sustainable Communities : Managing Change,...

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08 Jan 2020

Investing in the Future of Our Community: A Case Study on Funders’ Motivations for Supporting CSAs - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... Accounts (CSAs) are important assets for the future of our communities . Philanthropy plays an essential role in the ... we hope to grow and strengthen investments in CSAs and our communities ’ futures. We want...

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