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Advocating for the closure of Rikers Island and criminal justice reform

A Q&A with Jonathan Monsalve, president and CEO of Osborne Association.

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Commentary: When a nonprofit should – or shouldn’t grow

What can be learned from the failed expansion of Benefits Data Trust and how New York organizations are looking to make an impact without taking on the same risks.

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A spotlight on community schools, as migrant students join their cohorts

A conversation with City Year New York’s Annie Kessler, former AmeriCorps member and now executive director of the nonprofit.

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Hosting 'Mamita' events that provide a safe space for pregnant and migrant mothers

A look at the monthly service provided by Doulas En Espanol for the Hispanic community.

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Empowering Asian and immigrant youth to pursue their futures

An interview with Jiyoon Chung, executive director of Apex for Youth, on how the nonprofit wants to expand its services throughout New York City and beyond.

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How homelessness can be viewed as a symptom of mental illness

Robust outreach initiatives may be the best solution to help chronically undomiciled individuals, according to the Center for Urban Community Services.

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C. Virginia Fields’ retirement plan: Being a voice for civic engagement

The former City Council member and Manhattan borough president discusses what’s next after stepping down as CEO of the health advocacy nonprofit Black Health in an interview with City & State.

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Opinion: To welcome immigrants, NYC’s government and philanthropists should invest in settlement houses

New York City now boasts more than 40 settlement houses, collectively serving over 800,000 New Yorkers each year.

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The New York Community Trust celebrates 100 years of giving

The organization now has a new campaign and branding that will honor its centennial year mark.

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Helping low-income families and their babies flourish

Room to Grow has been working to ensure parents and their little ones receive the resources they need for more than 25 years.

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Opinion: Partnering together to support NYC families

How interagency collaboration is providing better support for parents and their children when facing life’s challenges.

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Opinion: State’s abortion access ecosystem pushed to limit two years after demise of Roe v. Wade

Bold actions – and sometimes painful decisions – are being made to meet the demands of this crisis.

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Making history as the ‘right person at the right time’

A Q&A with Charles Gibbs, the incoming president of the Metropolitan College of New York.

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Opinion: NYC must reinstate vital funding for HIV care to end the epidemic

The Undetectables program must be saved in order to keep hard-to-reach patients engaged in their health care.

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Opinion: Why New York City’s public schools need a Latine Studies Curriculum

The United Way’s Grace Bonilla and the Hispanic Federation’s Frankie Miranda make the case for inclusive education.

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Bringing a new look to affordable housing

A Q&A with Jeremy Kohomban of The Children’s Village on the nonprofit’s latest development.

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Opinion: New York is ending discriminatory insurance practices

Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Legislature have taken action to help Individuals with commercial insurance coverage who have struggled to find care when seeking mental health or substance use disorder treatment.

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Nonprofit launches culinary arts program for newly arrived migrants

The five-week job training course aims to help them obtain stable economic opportunities in the food industry.