A message from BTQ Financial |
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Compiled by Phenix Kim Thursday, December 14, 2023 |
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Connecting young people in foster care with a mentor who will stick by them
The more than 6,700 young people in New York City's foster care system, almost all of them Black or Hispanic, are at a disadvantage when it comes to aging out of the system and finding success in education and/or employment. A 2022 report found that only 25% of them finished high school in four years versus 77% for New York City high schoolers overall, while earlier research has found that a large percentage of foster-care alumni are unable to obtain or maintain jobs.
The disparities are understandable given the discontinuity of loving care and education/career mentorship foster-care youth may experience, especially if they are being shuttled from home to home during their formative adolescent and early adult years. Addressing that discontinuity was the idea behind Fair Futures, a youth-led advocacy movement and coalition of more than 100 organizations and foundations that pairs foster-care youth with long-term one-on-one coaches and other specialists to help them identify and then work toward educational and career goals, including postsecondary degrees and/or meaningful post-high-school work, plus stable housing and social services.
Read more here. – Tim Murphy |
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Center for Fair Futures Co-Executive Director Tracy Jenkins (IMAGE COURTESY OF CENTER FOR FAIR FUTURES) |
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Henry Street Settlement announced a collaboration with Ring on a pilot program to support older adults living on the Lower East Side, joined by Assembly Member Grace Lee, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, and Chief Secreto, Vice President of Public Safety and Security from the New York City Housing Authority. Through this pilot program, 300 Video Doorbells and Ring Protect Basic lifetime subscriptions will be made available for free to older adults living in public housing on the Lower East Side. Ring has made a $10,000 donation to enable Henry Street Settlement’s Community Response Team to install the devices, teach residents to use them, and staff a helpline to resolve any issues that may arise. These donations follow advocacy led by Assemblymember Lee to obtain policy changes in NYCHA developments that permit residents to install these cameras in their homes.
The Amida Care Fund at Stonewall Community Foundation has awarded a total of $22,500 in grant funding for innovative HIV prevention and services to several community-based organizations to help them continue their important work for populations most impacted by the HIV epidemic. The 2023 grantees are Caribbean Equality Project, Colectivo Intercultural Transgrediendo (CITG), New Pride Agenda, Out My Closet, Translatinx Network, and Trinity Place Shelter. Grantees will receive grants ranging from $2,500-4,000 each and were selected based on their outstanding work to address HIV in LGBTQ+ communities throughout New York City. Amida Care is a not-for-profit health plan specializing in providing comprehensive health coverage and coordinated care to people affected by HIV. The Amida Care Fund at Stonewall Community Foundation was established as part of Amida Care’s privately funded Live Your Life wellness program and is focused on supporting work that advances the goal of Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in New York State.
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A message from SVAM International Inc. |
SVAM International Inc. is a dedicated Global Information Technology (IT) services provider. Established in 1994 as an IT Staffing Company in New York, SVAM has since evolved into a leading IT support and services provider with a global reach. Our mission centers on the belief that innovative technologies are the backbone of thriving businesses. To that end, we are unwavering in our commitment to offer holistic, business-focused solutions, including RPA, Mobile Force Automation, Consulting, Staffing Services, and Managed Services. Our reach extends to Mexico, the USA, India, Canada, and Bangladesh.
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Department for the Aging: The department awarded $1,158,662 to Queens Community House Inc. for a renewal of home delivered meals to the aging. |
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A message from Reliant Studios |
We are a team of StoryFinders and filmmakers that utilize a revolutionary five-step, trauma-informed process that empowers the nonprofit organizations we work with by unearthing deeply powerful and authentic stories that illuminate the mission and heart of the organization through the people it serves. These authentic narratives are the catalyst for donor connection, engagement, and support. Learn more at storyfind.com
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A mid-February special election to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. George Santos is poised to be the first test of a new state law that will allow early voting by mail. The option for New Yorkers is a major expansion of how voters can participate in a contest with national implications (Gothamist) … Mayor Eric Adams’ budget cuts are hampering compliance with special education court orders. At least five of the 10 changes the city is required to make by January are not likely to be completed on time (The City) … The Bronx Defenders is one of the most influential public defense organizations in the United States, but allegations of antisemitism have grown louder since the Israel-Hamas war (New York Times) … New York City’s Board of Education Retirement System, or BERS, which covers school crossing guards, cafeteria workers and other non-teaching school staff, stands alone among the city’s pension funds that do not automatically enroll eligible members in a pension plan. But legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul is poised to change that system (Chalkbeat) … Grantmaking groups stand firm in the defense of race-based philanthropy. The Council on Foundations and Independent Sector have filed an amicus brief supporting the Fearless Fund Foundation, which defends a lawsuit that tests whether the SCOTUS decision barring affirmative action in college admissions can be applied to grantmaking (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
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A message from Your Part-Time Controller |
FREE CPE WEBINAR! Unlocking 2024: Opening New Doors of Opportunity Tuesday, December19th at 12pm ET
Discover new possibilities in 2024 with YPTC! Join us as we recap key takeaways from YPTC’s 2023 webinars and unlock nonprofit industry trends for the upcoming year in the areas of accounting, innovation, and community engagement. Let's walk together into a year of growth and impact for your nonprofit journey. |
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A message from RoundTable Technologies |
Did you know that the nonprofit sector is the 6th most likely sector to be targeted by a cybersecurity attack? Luckily, there are quick and simple ways you can keep your organization safe. Sign up for RoundTable Technology’s weekly Cybersecurity Awareness Tips on staying one step ahead of cyber criminals, and learn how to protect your organization at NonprofitIT.com/Cyber-Tips
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Letitia James is waging a heartless campaign against victims of childhood sexual abuse (Times Union) |
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A message from PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP |
PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, is a full-service certified public accounting and advisory firm with a long history of serving clients both domestically and internationally, with a dedicated not-for-profit practice. With roots tracing to 1891, the Firm employs more than 1,500 professionals and has 18 offices in the United States and abroad. In the U.S., offices are located across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Learn more: pkfod.com
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To Lindsey Braun, vice president of research and operations at the Human Animal Bond Research Institute MOVING ON: Rebecca Macklis joined the Municipal Art Society of New York as senior manager of strategic initiatives Have a birthday, career change, birth or death to announce? Email Phenix Kim at pkim@govexec.com. |
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9 steps to guarantee growth by focusing on culture (Nonprofit Pro) |
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