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The Painful and Liberating Practice of Facing My Own Racism
BY COURTNEY E. MARTIN (@COURTWRITES), COLUMNISTI want to get A’s. Even as an adult, over a decade out of any formal schooling, I realize that I sometimes walk through the world looking for a gold star. I subconsciously ask myself: Am I good mother? A good friend? A good collaborator?A good...…See More
The “allegory of the long spoons” teaches us that when we struggle to feed only ourselves, everyone
Based on an ancient story about hunger and sharing, this animated video is part of Caritas’ “One Human Family, Food for All” campaign. The “allegory of the l...
Racism in Philanthropy: Effective Practices for Grantmakers
Philanthropy has a long history of providing much-needed resources for historically marginalized communities of color. Many foundations and donors view their investments as the solution to social problems that are rooted in poverty.
But is this…
Volunteers Wanted: Activities for Children at Free Summer Meal Mobile Sites
The Summer meals program is looking for volunteers to help with activities at the New Haven Public School Food Services free summer meal mobile sites. At these sites from Jun 29 until Aug 18 either free meals, lunch or supper, is provided to any child aged eighteen or younger. Over 40% of New Haven's children live in poverty and while school is out these free meals are a way for children to get healthy food.We need volunteers to run fun activities to attract the children to the site(s) so they…See More
Fr. NPQ - The Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap: Flipping the Lens
Building Movement Project’s just-released leadership report, “Race to Lead: Confronting the Racial Leadership Gap,” which you can download here, highlights what many of us know: The nonprofit sector is experiencing a racial leadership gap. As the U.S. becomes increasingly diverse, the percentage of people of color in executive director/CEO roles has remained under 20 percent for the last 15 years. A study respondent…See More
"Who the hell is Diane Nash?" From Freedom Riders
In 1961, Assistant to the Attorney General John Seigenthaler called student leader Diane Nash in an attempt to stop the Freedom Rides in order to prevent fur...
How Society Crush Dreams & Kill Creativity | Award winning short film
How Society Can Crush Dreams & Kills Creativity An Award winning short film by Alike Depends on our Daily Life
Chris Hayes Spoofs White Power Structure Has No Clue How To Stop Culture Of White On White Violence
Riffing off an article by Gawker columnist Cord Jefferson yesterday, Jefferson and MSNBC host Chris Hayes satirized the right's concern with "black on black ...
Hedge Funds Are Killing Off Schools In Puerto Rico. For $Profit$. Here's How.
Hedge funds that profit off of the misery of places like Puerto Rico are raking in massive dollars by forcing schools to close and making education unafforda...
Quinnipiac Riverfest 2017 at Quinnipiac Marina
May 20, 2017 from 11am to 4pm
Annual celebration of the Quinnipiac River and the historic Fair Haven waterfront. See QRiverfest 2016 photos here (complements of Chris Randall)FeaturingLIVE MUSIC: - Four Barrel Billy - Carlos y Su Momento Musical CRAFT BEER TASTINGFOODCANOEING & KAYAKINGActivities for kids NEW! Riverfront Road Race:You are invited to join in this celebration of waterfront community in our historic and…See More
Heineken | Worlds Apart | #OpenYourWorld
Heineken presents ‘Worlds Apart’ An Experiment. Can two strangers with opposing views prove that there’s more that unites than divides us? #OpenYourWorld Fin...
Mario the Magician: a show reel
Magic can be used to inspire wonder and support the maker in all of us. Here is a glimpse into Mario the Magician's live family performance, including favorite routines like "Marcel the Mechanical Monkey" and "Mr. Lamp, the Robotic Lamp" Mario makes…
How to Think Differently about Diversity in Nonprofit Leadership: Get Comfortable with Discomfort
Editors’ note: This article is part of our ongoing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Project. Visit www.nonprofitquarterly.org to access additional articles from this series.It would be an understatement to say that the past few months have been uncomfortable. The national election was downright ugly, and it exposed just how naïve those…See More
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The Painful and Liberating Practice of Facing My Own Racism
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Volunteers Wanted: Activities for Children at Free Summer Meal Mobile Sites
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The Summer meals program is looking for volunteers to help with activities at the New Haven Public School Food Services free summer meal mobile sites. At these sites from Jun 29 until Aug 18 either free meals, lunch or supper, is provided to any child aged eighteen or younger. Over 40% of New Haven's children live in poverty and while school is out these free meals are a way for children to get healthy food.We need volunteers to run fun activities to attract the children to the site(s) so…
ContinueFind and Share Information about Summer Meal Programs Here
Posted on June 26, 2017 at 12:54pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
As the school year ends let us not forget that it also means the end of school breakfast and lunch for many children in our community. Summer Meals are free, nutritious, meals and snacks that are provided to kids and teens,18 years of age and younger, throughout the summer when school is out. Find and Share Information about Summer Meal Programs Here: http://www.endhungerct.org/summer-meals/
Let's not let any child go…
ContinueFr. NPQ - The Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap: Flipping the Lens
Posted on June 8, 2017 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Building Movement Project’s just-released leadership report, “Race to Lead: Confronting the Racial Leadership Gap,” which you can download here, highlights what many of us know: The nonprofit sector is experiencing a racial leadership gap. As the U.S. becomes increasingly diverse, the percentage of people of color in executive director/CEO roles has remained under 20 percent for the last 15…
ContinueHow to Think Differently about Diversity in Nonprofit Leadership: Get Comfortable with Discomfort
Posted on April 24, 2017 at 10:34am 0 Comments 1 Like
Editors’ note: This article is part of our ongoing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Project. Visit www.nonprofitquarterly.org to access additional articles from this series.
It would be an understatement to say that the past few months have been uncomfortable. The national…
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What the community animators at UK-based consulting and research organization Nurture Development have learned in the 21 years since its founding.In Search of the Tie That Binds
What is the tie that binds people on a block? How did most North Americans in a very short period of time become isolated in space? For people interested in collective/communal decision making, several communities in the U.S. and Canada are experimenting with ways to create ties among their citizens.How Community Action Shapes Health
Deborah Puntenney has been a colleague of John McKnight and Jody Kretzmann at the Asset-Based Community Development Institute for 25 years. In this transcribed conversation, John and Peter talk with her about how her work focuses on engaging citizens to become effective co-producers of their own health and well-being.Open Street Project
Announcing a new phase of the Open Streets movement!
As part of the 2016 International Open Streets Summit in Portland, OR, The Street Plans Collaborative – founder of the Open Streets Project – is excited to announce a new phase in the evolution of the movement. To expand capacity and deepen our expertise, we’re thrilled to welcome 8 80 Cities as our primary non-profit [...]The Body of Research on Open Streets is Growing – come hear about it at the 2016 International Open Streets Summit!
Charles Brown MPA, Senior Researcher with Rutgers University will present findings from the first-ever survey of a university community aimed to increase their overall diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. The survey highlights nearly 2,000 surveys from a focus group with Black and Hispanic Residents. Come discuss different strategies on how to use this information to remove [...]Ottawa Canada expert will share 45 years of experience running NOKIA Sunday Bikedays at the 2016 International Open Streets Summit
Ottawa enjoys two seasons of open streets/canals with 7.8 km of Rideau Canal Skateways and 52 km of car-free NOKIA Sunday Bikedays throughout the capital city Ottowa and Gatineau Park. Come hear Bruce Devine with the National Capital Commission speak at the 2016 International Open Streets Summit about their innovative and data-driven analysis of how [...]Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Research Validates Collaborative Crime Strategies
In some communities, there is a sense that crime is insurmountable. As part of our occasional series on community development research, LISC's research chief, Chris Walker, says that the data tells another story. “The sense of futility that pervades some conversations about safety is wildly misplaced,” he writes in his latest blog. He points to outcomes research that details the success of place-based strategies. The challenge, he says, lies in cutting them to fit local circumstances.ESPN and LISC Reopen Gym in Harlem
Will the next great NYC ball player start here? Who knows but for this summer, middle and high school kids in Harlem and across the city will have a new gym for a 12-week hoops clinic and basketball tournament. The basketball court, inside Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School in New York City, was renovated with a new floor as part of ESPN and LISC’s Home Court program, which aims to improve the quality and accessibility of neighborhoods gyms. The NBA and NBA Cares joined in to provide equipment and uniforms for the grand re-opening.Bridging the Opportunity Gap
The unemployment rate is at a record low, but millions of Americans still have difficulty finding a living wage job. The challenge is especially acute for people returning to their communities after incarceration. A new $4.5 million grant to LISC from the U.S. Department of Labor will expand services at LISC's Financial Opportunity Centers to address the particular challenges they face and, in the process, reduce recidivism, make communities safer, and boost local economic activity.
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