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College access nonprofits respond to SCOTUS’ affirmative action decision

Organizations serving students of color remain committed to advancing diversity in top schools, despite funding unknowns

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Opinion: The NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices are still here but under a new name

A new report sheds light on the New York City Police Department’s overpolicing of Black and Latino communities, and passing the How Many Stops Act could bring transparency into the NYPD’s daily activities and help prevent future loss of life.

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Nonprofit mission: 'A furnished apartment makes someone feel human'

How a used couch and other pieces of second-hand furniture have gone a long way for a nonprofit in helping those coming directly out of the prison and the shelter systems

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Opinion: For a healthier city, New York must pass the Community Land Act

Here’s how this transformational legislation can deliver environmental, health and housing equity.

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Building a legacy of sports and love for community

An interview with Danielle Madden-Buck, executive director of America SCORES New York

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Opinion: Human services workers remain unseen and unheard in NYC budget

In the fiscal year 2024 budget, only $40 million was invested into the city’s human services workforce, failing to provide the sector’s call for a 6.5% cost-of-living increase.

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New York ranks low in child well-being compared to other states

New data from The Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that the Empire state has one of the worst rankings in the country for child well-being at No. 30, and the road for improvement is lengthy.

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YMCA of Greater New York and Bank of America announce $1M gift that will send more teens to college

The money will be invested into the Rowe Scholars program, a comprehensive college and career access program

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Nonprofits host 2023 Bronx Pride Festival

Destination Tomorrow joined with the In Living Color Coalition to present the event.

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Promoting three pillars of prevention for animal welfare in NYC

Bideawee President and CEO Leslie Granger talks prevention, problem solving and the human-animal bond – and how it prevents animal abuse and homelessness.

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Opinion: Coming together to build a safe pathway for youth at risk

How a coalition of providers are stepping up to help with seed funding from New York state to help members of the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities

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Continuing a legacy of solving food insecurity

An interview with Leslie Gordon, president of Food Bank for New York City

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Ukrainian aid nonprofit redefines charity as 'cool'

The Sunflower Network fundraises using a pop-up approach to sell art and clothing

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Opinion: Jails cannot fix our mental health care crisis

Here’s a list of proven solutions that offer more effective results through community-based resources

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Opinion: Pride is reproductive freedom

Celebrate this month by affirming services and intersectional movements for reproductive health, rights, and justice that center LGBTQ+ communities.