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Nonprofit Leader Takes On Rush Limbaugh The Chronicle on Philanthropy ask, how would you respond to Rush?

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Visions of a Healthier New Haven

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Black Panthers White Lies | Curtis Austin | TEDxOhioStateUniversity

What made the Black Panther Party successful, as well as politically dangerous? In his very personal talk, activist and historian, Dr. Curtis Austin tells hi...
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Why Black History Month Shouldn’t Exist | Let Lee Explain

VICE Guide To Right Now's Lee Adams breaks down why Black History Month shouldn't be a thing. Before you think otherwise, hear him out.Watch more videos abou...
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Kids Explain Black History Month

Kids Explain Black History MonthGlobal Citizen is a social action platform for a global generation that aims to solve the world’s biggest challenges. On our ...
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Amanda Gorman performs at Joe Biden's inauguration

America's first youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman speaks at Joe Biden's inauguration.____Indivisible is a national grassroots movement dedicated to building ...
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Kid President Asks "What Makes an Awesome Leader?"

We talked to students from the California Association of Student Leaders about what they would do if they were president, and what it takes to be an awesome ...
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CFGNH Neighborhood Leadership Program

The Neighborhood Leadership Program is an eight month training and grant program that supports community leaders in imagining, developing, testing and realizing projects which build community and provide positive outcomes in New Haven neighborhoods…
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The Chemistry of Community Building | Dr. Jalaal Hayes | TEDxWilmingtonSalon

How do chemistry concepts like elements and compounds relate to building a community? Check out Dr. Jalaal "Dr. JAH" Hayes as he takes on the journey to desc...
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Young@Heart - MISS YOU (Virtual Concert)

Young@Heart's first virtual concert during the pandemic features a wide range of songs and special guests Edie Falco, Larry David, Steve Busce...
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Dr. Gregory Poland - Facts about the flu vaccine and COVID 19

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How to restore trust in politics | The Economist

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The indigenous existence in Western and American culture is narrowly viewed and accepted with little to no input from actual Indigenous people. Gregg Deal ta...
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How To Reunite Our Divided Nation: Conversation w/ David Brooks

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Karens & Cancel Culture w/Chelsea Handler - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man Ep.10

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A Conversation with the Police - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man Ep. 9

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Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Contact Person
Lee Cruz
Job Title
Community Outreach Director
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203 777 7074
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lcruz@cfgnh.org
Website
http://www.linkedin.com/in/leecruz
Interest
Early Childhood, Aging\Elderly Services, Youth, Food Assistance, Energy Assistance, Career Assistance, Housing Assistance, Shelter, Health, Education, Adult Education, Financial Literacy, Advocacy, Arts, Economic Development
Description Interest
Administrator, program director, project manager and educator with interest in urban
neighborhoods, community organizing and storytelling.

Specialties:
• Strategic thinking
• Partnership Building
• Community Organizing
• Organizational Development
• Networking
• Storytelling
• Group Facilitation
• Policy Development
• Strategic Integration of Social Networking
• Integration of Technology

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The study is done and the results are in: A guaranteed income changes lives.

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125 randomly selected residents.

$500 per month.

24 months.

The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) is the nation’s first mayor led guaranteed income demonstration. Launched in February 2019 by former Mayor Michael D. Tubbs, SEED gave 125 randomly selected residents $500/month for 24 months. The cash was completely unconditional,…

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Can Giving Circles Democratize Philanthropy? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

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Hazel Johnson, the mother of environmental justice, was Catholic | Earthbeat | National Catholic Reporter

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Hazel Johnson (1935-2011) is considered by many to be the mother of environmental justice. For more than 30 years, she pressed local officials and corporations to clean up toxic waste and pollution in her southeast Chicago community of Altgeld Gardens. (C


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Why Education Sector Philanthropy Must Embrace a Racial Justice Lens - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

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Policy brief outlines the health effects of extreme heat in Connecticut and recommendations to address it

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This report tracks 19 indicators related to climate change and health in Connecticut. Its purpose is to

inform policymakers, health professionals, advocates, and residents about the impact of climate change, now

and in the future, on human health in Connecticut. The indicators have been developed using publicly available

data from state and federal agencies, peer-reviewed literature, and medical associations. Where possible,

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At 11:04am on August 13, 2020, Sarah Lockery said…

Hi Lee,

Thanks for your welcome.  Rather than join the community as an individual, can The Children's Center of Hamden join?

Sarah

At 4:53pm on April 1, 2020, Ray Andrewsen said…

Hi there Lee. Glad to join with everyone in my new role as Director of Membership Services with the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.

At 12:25pm on February 4, 2019, Gina Bingham said…

Thanks Lee!  Happy to join this wonderful community!

At 1:46pm on July 15, 2018, Anthony McClean said…

Thanks

At 2:57pm on February 16, 2018, Naomi Shiloh said…

Hi Lee,

Thank you very much for the warm welcome and all the information! I am excited to be joining the GNC community. I'll be sure to let you know if I have any questions.

Best,

Naomi

At 2:35pm on October 25, 2017, Sara Hashmi said…

Thank you Lee!

At 5:54pm on October 24, 2016, Hilary Opperman said…

Thank you for the helpful comments, Lee.

Fondly,

Hilary

At 1:13am on October 23, 2016, Olivia C Henderson said…

Hi Lee, 

How can I get other members to view my page.

Thank you, Olivia C. Henderson

At 6:38pm on July 7, 2015, Mary Stager said…

Thank you very much, Lee! I am glad to be part of the community!

Mary

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Thank you Lee. This is great!!!

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An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit

By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...

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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda

We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...

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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!

The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...

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Emma Tenayuca (1916-1999): A Champion of Working People

In honor of Women's History Month, we are profiling some of the extraordinary women who conceived and shaped our current community development, social justice and anti-racist movements. Their stories may not be widely known, but their intelligence, insight, passion and unrelenting efforts blazed the path we walk today.

Lenders Launch SOAR Fund to Fuel Recovery of Small Businesses, Nonprofits in the South

The Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund is raising $150 million to provide flexible, affordable financing and support services to “the smallest of small businesses” and nonprofits across 15 southern states. The fund will work with CDFIs to deploy capital, targeting historically underbanked owners and organizations. LISC is serving as fund manager.

Rethinking Ways to Get Capital to Small Businesses

The pandemic has prodded state and local governments to think hard and act quickly to move public money into shoring up the small business sector. An article in Next City looks at how new public-private partnerships—particularly ones engaging CDFIs, like the LISC-managed NY Forward Loan Fund—are paving the way to make equitable small business development part of a new normal.
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