Thursday, December 28, 2006
HRA Commissioner Eggleston to Join Bloomberg Foundation“When I decided to try to move from the private sector to the public sector, Verna was one of the first people I turned to for the broadest and most ambitious view of what could be done to make New York City and the world a better place,” said Mayor Michael Bloomberg in making the announcement. “As I plan to move from the public to the non-profit sector, Verna’s vision is exactly what I need again.”
“Helping the Mayor transform this City has been the greatest experience of my entire career, and I am very excited that he has asked me to stay with him as he takes the next steps toward making the world a better place where we all can live,” Commissioner Eggleston said. “We at HRA have reduced welfare rolls to their lowest level since the 1960s while increasing health insurance enrollment and child support, and I look forward to applying the lessons we’ve learned in New York City government to the Bloomberg Family Foundation’s work.”
Mayor Bloomberg created the Bloomberg Family Foundation to continue his support of groundbreaking work – particularly in the areas of public health and medical research, education, and the arts – after he leaves office in 2008.
As HRA Commissioner, Eggleston oversees the nation’s largest municipal social services agency with more than 15,000 employees, a $5.6 billion operating budget, $15 billion in contracts, a $25 billion medical services portfolio, and provides vital services to more than 3 million people.
Eggleston's tenure as Commissioner was her second tour of duty at HRA where she had previously had served as Deputy Administrator of Child Welfare and Director of New York City's Family Shelter programs. Prior to her appointment as Commissioner Eggleston served as the Executive Director of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School.
Before joining United Way, Miller was senior vice president & chief operating officer of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, including marketing, fund development, events and administration. She also sat on the boards of directors of the Southern California Leadership Network, Leadership LA and the Southern California Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Prior to taking the position in Los Angeles, Miller was interim president and chief executive officer of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Miller’s permanent position at the Chamber was senior vice president of membership, programs and communications. Previous to working in Sacramento, Miller was the communications manager of the Greater Houston Partnership and, as a volunteer, she was president of the Board of Directors of the Houston Center for Photography and editor of its photographic arts journal. Before moving to Houston, Miller was senior editor at the American Association of University Women in Washington, D.C. The SAFE initiative provides funding to support the implementation of a new intervention strategy for families in disadvantaged communities that will support a solution to the problems associated with the lack of services and/or options available to serve vulnerable youth and their families. Funded programs should partner with mental health and substance abuse treatment programs directly or through a referral network. Funds are available for new programs or for the expansion of existing programs either through serving additional youth and/or providing additional services and are not intended to supplant existing funds. This initiative encourages the use of Wrap-sround funds to assist in meeting the individual needs of youth and their families. Wrap-around money is used to provide concrete supports for youth and their families. Concrete supports refer to the basic needs of the youth and their family, such as transportation and clothing or supplies for the youth's participation in school or work. Contracts are expected to run from July 1st 2007 through December 31st 2008. OCFS anticipates that there will be an opportunity for four additional annual renewal periods based upon availability of funds and satisfactory contractor performance Applications are due January 31st. For additional information Click Here or contact Judy Dillenbeck at 518-402-3602 or email Judy.Dillenbeck@ocfs.state.ny.us.
Friday, December 22, 2006 - Gladys Carrión, Commissioner, Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Gladys Carrión, the nominee for Commissioner of OCFS, is currently Senior Vice President for Community Investment at United Way of New York City which she joined in 2005. Prior to that, Carrión was Executive Director of Inwood House from 1999 to 2005 and Executive Director of Family Dynamics, Inc. from 1995 to 1999. “I think it is a terrific appointment,” said Jim Purcell, Executive Director of the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA). “It is a demonstration of the Governor-Elect’s commitment to kids and families in need. I look forward to working with her.” Prior to joining Family Dynamics, Carrión served as a Program Officer at the Ford Foundation in the Community Development area and Commissioner of the New York City Community Development Agency from 1990 to 1993. From 1984 to 1988, she worked at the New York State Workers' Compensation Board in a variety of capacities including General Counsel, Supervising Law Judge and Senior Law Judge. Carrión also served as Acting Executive Director of ASPIRA from 1982 to 1983. She received her B.S. from Fordham University in 1973 and her J.D. from the New York University School of Law in 1976. David Hansell is Chief of Staff at the New York City Human Resources Administration. From 1988 to 1994, he worked in a range of positions at Gay Men's Health Crisis, including Director of Legal Services and Deputy Director for Government and Public Affairs. From 1997 to 2001, he was the Associate Commissioner for HIV Services at the New York City Department of Health. He subsequently served as Associate Commissioner for Planning and Program Implementation. Hansell has also been a consultant on health policy and social services issues to a wide range of governmental and non-profit organizations. He is a graduate of Haverford College and Yale Law School. Carol Ash has served as Executive Director of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission since 1999. Previously, she was State Director of the Nature Conservancy in New York from 1994 to 1999. From 1992 to 1994, she served as Director of the Office of Environmental Policy and Management for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Ash became Regional Director of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in 1985 and continued in this capacity until 1992. Prior to that, she served as a consultant from 1981 to 1984, a publisher at Soho News from 1979 to 1981, and the Director of Conservative Programs at the New York State Energy Office from 1975 to 1978. Brian Fischer is the Supervising Superintendent of the New York State Department of Correctional Services, a capacity which he has filled since 1991. He has also served as the Superintendent of the Sing Sing Correctional Facility since 2000. Fischer was Superintendent both in the Queensboro Correctional Facility from 1991 to 2000 and in New York City and the Hudson Valley from 1975 to 1986. Fischer has filled several other positions including Director of Support Operations at the New York State Department of Correctional Services from 1986 to 1991 and as a Parole Officer in the New York State Addiction Control Commission from 1968 to 1975. Fischer received a B.S. in Psychology from Upsala College in 1966 and an M.S. in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Bridgeport in 1968. Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez is Vice President of Government & Public Affairs at Cablevision Systems Corporation. Previously, she served as President of the Hispanic Federation from October 1998 to October 2004. From 1996 to 1998, Cortes-Vazquez was Chief of Staff for New York State Assemblyman Roberto Ramirez. Prior to that, she served as Executive Director at ASPIRA of New York from 1992 to 1996. She served as Director of the Bureau of Program and Resource Development at the NYC Department of the Aging from August 1979 to May 1992 and Director of the Senior Citizen Peer Counseling Program at the Experimental and Bilingual Institute from 1976 to 1977. Cortes-Vasquez graduated from Hunter College in 1975 and received her M.A. from NYU's Graduate School of Public Administration in 1983. Richard Rifkin has served as Deputy Attorney General for the State Counsel Division of the Attorney General's Office since 1999. From 1994 to 1999, Rifkin served as Executive Director of the State Ethics Commission. From 1979 through 1994, he served in several positions in the Attorney General's Office, including Counsel to the Attorney General and First Assistant Attorney General. Rifkin was admitted to the Bar and entered into the private practice of law in 1966. From 1970 to 1973, he served as staff counsel to Assemblyman Leonard Stavinsky. He was appointed Counsel to the Bronx Borough President in 1973. In 1979, Rifkin was appointed Deputy First Assistant Attorney General. In He received his B.A. from Washington and Jefferson College in 1962 and was awarded an LL.B. degree by Yale Law School in 1965.
HFNY programs provide intensive home visiting services to expectant and new parents who reside in areas at highest risk for poor birth outcomes. The purpose of the services is to promote positive parenting skills, better birth outcomes and optimal child health and development. HFNY is part of a nationwide movement entitled Healthy Families America (HFA), sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse America. Proposals are due by February 28, 2007. Contracts are expected to be awarded by March 17th and begin operation on July 1st for a one year period. The contracts will be renewable for period of 12 months up to 60 months based on funding availability and contractor performance. To view the complete Bid Profile and the solicitation document for this Bid Solicitation, Click Here or call Tina Williams at (518) 402-6784 or Tina.Williams@ocfs.state.ny.us
The additional home is part of the Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity alliance that brings together thousands of volunteers and financial support from Thrivent Financial. Habitat and Thrivent Financial have just announced $24.5 million has been committed to build 355 additional homes in 43 states with families in need in 2007. “Habitat-NYC is delighted to be part of this alliance with Thrivent Builds and our city’s Lutheran community,” said Roland Lewis, Executive Director of Habitat-NYC. “Today 13,000 New York City children living in homeless shelters and thousands more are doubled-up in overcrowded, rundown apartments. Solving our affordable housing crisis depends on farsighted partnerships like Thrivent Builds.” The Thrivent partnership will fund one affordable home in a nine-unit condo complex currently under construction on Halsey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The future homeowners are working side-by-side with volunteers to build this three-story complex, which will be completed next year. In New York City, local Lutheran congregations will raise $35,200 toward the Bedford-Stuyvesant Habitat-NYC home, said Joel Slesak, Thrivent Builds Specialist of the Northeast Region of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The Kings, Queens, and Metro Thrivent volunteer chapters will be helping with the home. This unique project is one of the first homes in New York City to be built with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), a new “green” material that is very strong and energy-efficient. Homeowners will be able to save between 50 and 80 percent on their energy bills—an important cost-savings for low-income families.
Each year, Project Warmth partners with community-based agencies that assist families in applying for the emergency heating grant. These agencies also help the families connect with other local resources that can lead to permanent solutions to their financial difficulties, including connecting the family to other community resources such as budget/debt counseling, supplemental food programs or job training services. With these services, less than a quarter of the families need heating assistance the following year. With the help of Project Warmth sponsors—KeySpan, KeySpan Foundation, LIPA and the Long Island Radio Group—United Way of Long Island is working to get the word out to Long Islanders that their support is needed to help our neighbors in need this winter. KeySpan and LIPA have included yellow Project Warmth contribution envelopes in their bills this winter asking their customers to give to Project Warmth to help their Long Island neighbors in need. Long Island Radio Group (WHLI 1100AM, KJOY 98.3, B103, Island 94.3, WRCN 103.9 and Love 96) will be running public service announcements throughout the winter. Contributions to Project Warmth may also be made online at www.unitedwayli.org. Project Warmth grants support families in need no matter what type of fuel they use to heat their homes. Last year, the average grant was $369.50 compared to $280 the previous year and most help was delivered within 24 hours. Agencies began accepting applications December 1. For more information and a list of the agencies taking applications,Click Here.
Friday, December 15, 2006 Pat Foye, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island, has been tapped to serve as Downstate Chair of the New York State Urban Development Corporation. Foye came to UWLI in February of 2004 and has been widely seen as bringing new energy to the organization. Previously, Foye was an Executive Vice President of Apartment Investment & Management Company from 1998 to 2004. Prior to that, Foye practiced law at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Priscilla Almodovar will be recommended for appointment as the President and CEO of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA). Almodovar is currently a policy advisor for the Governor-Elect's Transition office. She served as the Deputy Policy Director for Spitzer-Paterson 2006 where she had primary responsibility for various areas, including housing and health care policy Patricia Smith will be nominated to serve as the Commissioner of the Department of Labor. Smith is currently the Assistant Attorney General in-charge of the Labor Bureau a positions she has held since 1999. She served at the Labor Bureau for 12 years, first as Prevailing Wage Section Chief and then as Deputy Bureau Chief. Peter Pope will serve as Policy Director. Since 2000 Pope has served as New York State Deputy Attorney General in charge of the Office’s Criminal Division. Prior to that Pope served in the Office of the Inspector General of the New York City School Construction Authority as Vice President and Inspector General from 1996-1999 and as First Assistant Inspector General and Counsel from 1995-1996. Avi Schick will serve as Downstate Chief Operating Officer and President of the Empire State Development Corporation. Schick currently serves as Deputy Attorney General in the New York State Attorney General’s Office, where his responsibilities include representing the State of New York in significant litigations and in matters relating to the $200 billion tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. “I am honored that these talented individuals have chosen to join me in government service,” said Governor-Elect Spitzer. “They will bring their diverse professional backgrounds and experience to the challenges facing the state. I am confident they will ably and honorably represent the people of New York.
Thursday, December 14, 2006 Between 1999 and 2005, Gonzalez allegedly directed that $423,000 in member items be awarded to Pathways for Youth, a youth-serving organization operating after-school program in the Bronx. Pathways subsequently made payments of $462,500 to West Bronx Neighborhood Association which in turn paid more than $400,000 worth of Gonzalez’ credit card bills and other personal expenses. Among Gonzalez’ personal expenses paid by West Bronx were rentals and membership fees for luxury apartments and vacation clubs in the Dominican Republic, construction and renovation of a house used by his mother-in-law, and business expenses for his private cigar manufacturing and distribution company. According to the indictment, “West Bronx did not engage in any substantial amount of not-for-profit activity, but rather primarily served as a conduit for paying personal expenses for Gonzalez and his criminal associates.” Gonzalez and Castanos separately were charged with conspiring to steal more than $225,000 United Latin American Foundation (“ULAF”) which had also received money from Pathways.
Finnerty joins Cardinal McCloskey Services after most recently serving as Interim Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of God’s Love We Deliver in New York City. In addition to her 20 years experience working in the not-for-profit sector for agencies including the Fortune Society, ARCS and others, Finnerty has over 10 years experience working in for-profit and government arenas. Throughout her career, Finnerty has specialized in developing sound infrastructure in multi-leveled organizations to build new business, implement new programs and improve operational and financial systems. McLoughlin announced her plans to retire in June. She began her 45-year career in the child welfare arena in 1961 as a social worker for the New York Foundling Hospital. McLoughlin joined the Cardinal McCloskey School and Home for Children in 1966 when it was still operating as a campus program. McLoughlin became the Supervisor of Social Work and was responsible for helping develop McCloskey’s foster care program when she placed a child in the agency’s first foster boarding home. In 1980, when the McCloskey Home closed, McLoughlin became the Director of Social Services for St. Dominic’s Home in Blauvelt, NY. Within a few years she was named as Associate Executive Director at St. Dominic’s. In 1991 McLoughlin returned to Cardinal McCloskey Services as Executive Director. Under her leadership Cardinal McCloskey Services’ programs and services grew significantly including diversifying programs to provide residential and day hab services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
An estimated 14.9 million workers would benefit either directly because they earn less than $7.25 an hour or indirectly because they currently earn slightly above the minimum and would likely receive increases due to spillover effects, CHN claims. They report that 80% of workers whose wages would rise to the new minimum are adults and approximately 3.9 million are parents with children under the age of 18. Since September 1997, the purchasing power of the minimum wage has deteriorated by 20%. After adjusting for inflation, the value of the minimum wage is at its lowest level since 1955. A number of significant studies of the last increase in the federal minimum wage in 1996-97, as well as studies of several state minimum wage increases, found that increasing the minimum wage had no measurable negative impact on employment. Twenty-eight states, including New York State, and the District of Columbia already have minimum wages that are higher than the federal minimum wage. To sign on, organizations should go to http://www.acorn.org/index.php?id=10628. The deadline is Monday December 18th.
Friday, December 08, 2006 Wang is President of the China AIDS Fund and former Vice Chairman of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. “I am profoundly grateful to Alan and Charles for the work they continue to do and for graciously accepting this honor tonight,” said Michael Stoller, HSC’s Executive Director. Alan Siskind “is a leader in the fields of social work and mental health as a clinical practitioner, administrator, teacher, and author,” said Gordon Campbell, Executive Director of Safe Horizon and Chair of HSC, in making the award presentation. In addition to serving as CEO at JBFCS, Siskind is an adjunct Professor at Columbia University School of Social Work and the Smith College School of Social Work. He has been named a Distinguished Practitioner by the National Academies of Practice and is a fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. Siskind recently was selected to serve on the Mayor's Commission on Economic Opportunity and has received numerous awards for his service including the Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agency’s Founder’s Award, the Horowitz Award from UJA-Federation of New York, the Latino Social Work Task Force Leadership Award and appointment to the Columbia University School of Social Work Hall of Fame. He is Past Chair of the Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies, the Mental Health News, and the American Association of Children's Residential Centers. “Among his many accomplishments, Charles Wang received two Presidential appointments: by President Jimmy Carter to the U.S. Commission on Mental Health and by President George Bush as Vice Chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights,” said Stoller. Wang also serves on a wide range of nonprofit boards, including the Staten Island Botanical Garden where he is chairman, United Way of New York City as Secretary, the Tri-State Community Advisory Board of WNET/13, New York State Empire Zone Board and others. These are men who organize so effectively in their respective communities and do not stop there. Their reach and vision encompasses everyone willing to take their hands.
Two application clinics have been scheduled for interested nonprofits: Monday, December 11, 3:00-4:30pm and Friday, December 15, 9:30-11:00am. Nonprofits based in and serving New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties are eligible to apply. Four awards will be presented: The Nonprofit Excellence Award - A $25,000 grant presented to the winning organization Award for Excellence in Meeting Emerging Issues or Serving Emerging Communities ($5,000) Award for Excellence in Sustained Impact ($5,000) Award for Excellence in Communications ($5,000). The winning organization also will receive a scholarship of $4,500 to be applied toward the Columbia Business School Executive Education Institute for Not-for-Profit Management (a $4,500 value). To register for the the December 11th meeting, Click Here For the December 15th meeting,Click Here
Wednesday, December 06, 2006 “This opportunity further strengthens our historical commitment to teens and their families. Effective aftercare services are essential in helping youth who are returning to their communities be successful. We are honored to have been chosen to lead this statewide expansion effort,” states Hans Schlange, Vice President for Community Based Services at The Children's Village. The Washington State Institute for Public Policy (May 2001) reports that MST is the most cost effective intervention for reducing juvenile crime, saving taxpayers an average of $80,000 net per youth served. Currently, recidivism among youth released from detention facilities in New York State is 30% within six months. With the more than 500 families served to date, The Children’s Village’s MST program has a recidivism rate of only 18.6%.
Despite minimal resources, these organizations improve peoples lives and make extraordinary contributions to local neighborhoods and to the educational, economic and cultural life of New York City, says Executive Director Iris Morales. The 2006 Union Square Awards winners are: THE BRONX CRER (Cultural Renaissance for Economic Revitalization) offers financial literacy education and services to people in prisons and low-income communities. Awilda Velez, Founder. Mision San Juan Bautista (the Mission) provides HIV/AIDS prevention information, youth programs, and English-as-a-Second-Language classes to improve community well-being. Reverend Maria Santiviago, Executive Director. Added Value operates an urban farm and farmers market that develops local youth leadership and promotes sustainable community economic development in Red Hook. Ian Marvy Michael Hurwitz, Co-Founders. Adelante Alliance provides educational, cultural and other programs to empower Sunset Park's Mexican and Latino communities. Karla Quionez-Ruggiero, Founder. Bed Stuy's Project Re-Generation provides educational programs, volunteer experience, and other opportunities for young people in Bedford Stuyvesant. Barnabas Shakur, Founder. Girls for Gender Equity provides sports and educational programs for girls and women, and works with school personnel, parents, and students to end gender discrimination. Joanne Smith, Founder. Sadie Nash Leadership Project promotes leadership, service and activism among low-income young women of color through academic coursework, role-modeling, service-based learning, and social justice projects. Cecilia Clarke, Founder. Yemeni American Association offers educational and cultural programs, health workshops, and social service referrals to assist and advance the Yemeni community. Abdul Salaam Mubarez, Kaled Alamarie, Debbie Almontaser Fouad Althaibani, Co-Founders. MANHATTAN CHANGER (Communities, Homeowners Neighbors Gaining Economic Rights) educates and mobilizes families across New York City to combat abusive mortgage lending practices. Madeline Lamour Holder, Founder. Movimiento por Justicia del Barrio/Movement for Justice in El Barrio is an immigrant-led, multi-issue organization mobilizing for improved housing conditions and other community concerns in East Harlem. Juan Haro, Director. Prison Families Community Forum is a network of support, education, advocacy, and action for families affected by the incarceration of their loved ones. Kym Clark, Founder. QUEENS United Sikhs fosters civic participation and provides social, educational, legal, and health services to immigrant communities. Hardayal Singh Mankanwal Singh, Founding Members. Since its inception, the Union Square Awards has granted more than $9.5 million to organizations that have not received either substantial funding or public accolade. This year's awardees join 142 organizations that have received the honor since the Union Square Awards was founded in 1998. For more information about this year's award recipients, please visit www.unionsquareawards.org.
UWLI Names Miller COO
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United Way of Long Island has named Marlee Miller as its Chief Operating Officer. With more than 20 years experience in nonprofit management, she is responsible for overseeing marketing and communications, human resources, events and database management functions for the organization. Prior to serving as COO, Miller was United Way’s senior vice president of marketing and communications for two years.
OCFS Issues SAFE RFP; Proposals Due January 31st.
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A $4.4 million Request for Proposals has been released by New York State’s Office of Children and Family Services for the up to 20 Safe Alternatives for Family Enrichment (SAFE) programs to begin July 1st 2007.
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Governor-Elect Eliot Spitzer has announced several key appointments.
- David A. Hansell, Commissioner, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). - Carol Ash, Commissioner, Department of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.
- Brian Fischer, Commissioner, Department of Correctional Services.
- Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez, Secretary of State
- Kumiki Gibson, Commissioner, Division of Human Rights
- Richard Rifkin, Special Counsel.
Kumiki Gibson is being nominated to serve as Commissioner of the New York State Division of Human Rights. Gibson has served as Senior Vice President for Administration & Governance Officer and Counselor to the President at The National Urban League since 2005. From January 2004 to January 2005, Gibson was Vice President and General Counsel at Johns Hopkins University. Gibson became partner at the law firm of Williams & Connolly in 1997 where she practiced until 2003. She served as Associate Counsel and then Counsel to Vice President Al Gore from April 1993 to April 1997. Currently Gibson serves on the board of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She graduated from Harvard University in 1985 and from Northeastern University School of Law in 1988.
Correction: Bernie Wohl Memorial on January 4th
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NYNP has erroneously listed the date for Goddard Riverside Community Center’s memorial celebration for Bernie Wohl. The event is actually scheduled on January 4th, on his birthday, at the American Museum of Natural History Lefrak Imax Theater, 6:00 p.m., RSVP by December 29th, at bwohlcelebration@aol.com.
OCFS Issues Healthy Families New York RFP
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The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has released a $3 million Request for Proposals (RFP) for the startup of up to eight new Healthy Families New York (HFNY) programs and the expansion of target areas for existing programs.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Partners with Habitat for Humanity on Brooklyn Home
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The national home-building alliance between Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Habitat for Humanity International will help Habitat for Humanity – New York City build one additional home this year. The home will be built in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn.
United Way of Long Island Re-Launches Project Warmth
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United Way of Long Island has launched the 12th year of its heating assistance initiative, Project Warmth, to help Long Islanders keep their homes warm during the 2006-07 winter months. Last year, with the support of its donors and corporate sponsors, Project Warmth helped more than 1,870 families with heating assistance—a 33 percent increase above the previous year thanks to a $350,000 grant from KeySpan Corporation and a $110,000 grant from the KeySpan Foundation. This year, the KeySpan Foundation has increased its commitment to Project Warmth to $120,000.
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Governor-Elect Eliot Spitzer has announced a number of key appointments for his administration, including several of particular interest to the nonprofit community. Among today’s appointments were the following.
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New York State Senator Efraim Gonzalez, Jr. of the Bronx was indicted yesterday along with leaders of three nonprofit organizations for collectively conspiring to steal over $400,000 in legislative “member items” for their personal use. Also indicted were Neil Berger, former Executive Director of Pathways for Youth; Lucia Sanchez, a Director of West Bronx Neighborhood Association; and Miguel Castanos, President of the United Latin American Foundation (ULAF). The four defendents are charged by the U.S. Justice Department with a total of ten different offenses which individually carry maximum sentences of up to 20 years in federal prison.
Cardinal McCloskey Names New Executive Director; Finnerty Succeeds McLoughlin
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Cardinal McCloskey Services has named Beth Finnerty as its new Executive Director. Finnerty replaces Marjorie McLoughlin, LMSW who retired in November following 15 years of serving as Executive Director.
Finnerty holds a Master of Arts in Economics from City University of New York at Brooklyn College where she graduated Summa cum Laude and a BA from Fordham University.
Coalition on Human Needs Urges Support for Minimum Wage Increase
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The Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) is urging nonprofit organizations to sign on in support of increasing the federal minimum wage. Legislation submitted by Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Representative George Miller (D-CA) would increase the minimum wage rate from $5.15 to $7.25 per hour by 2008.
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The Human Services Council turned out last night to honor Alan B. Siskind, Ph.D., LCSW and Charles P. Wang at its 11th Annual Leadership Awards Reception. Siskind is CEO and Executive Vice President of the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services and former Board Chair of the Human Services Council of New York City.
New York Times Nonprofit Excellence Awards
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The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York and the New York Regional Association of Grantmakers are inviting local nonprofits to apply for the 2007 New York Times Company Nonprofit Excellence Awards. The awards, which recognize management excellence and encourage innovation and communication, will go to four local organizations.
For additional information, contact Kristy Grammer at kgrammer@npccny.org. Put "Question about NYTimes Award" in subject line.
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The Children's Village has been awarded an $11 million, 5-year grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to become the sole provider of statewide Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) family support services aimed at reducing recidivism among youth released from juvenile placement facilities. This program works with repeat youthful offenders with the goal of not only preventing future criminality, but also of putting the youth on a positive path to educational and workforce success. The program will serve the five boroughs of New York City and Long Island initially with further statewide expansion projected.
2006 Union Square Awards
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Twelve nonprofit organizations have been selected as Winners of the 2006 Union Square Awards. The awards, which are a project of the Tides Center, include a $50,000 grant to the organization and recognizes exceptional efforts to address critical social issues facing New Yorkers that have otherwise been overlooked, neglected or inadequately addressed. Presentations will be made at a ceremony on Friday, December 8th.
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