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Lee Cruz's Blog – March 2022 Archive (9)

Resiliency Grants - Arts Council of Greater New Haven

One week left to apply: Deadline April 1: Resiliency Grants

Up to $15k, 15 Towns Eligible as well as Nonprofit Arts Organizations

Covers operating expenses

Serving and located in the Greater New Haven region (Bethany | Branford | Cheshire | East Haven | Guilford | Hamden | Madison | Meriden | Milford | New Haven | North Branford | North…
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Added by Lee Cruz on March 25, 2022 at 3:28am — No Comments

2022 Indoor Air Quality Mini-Grants: Building Systems to Improve Indoor Air Quality

To help communities build capacity and advance evidence-based efforts to improve health in indoor home environments by reducing exposures to common indoor air contaminants including radon, mold and moisture, dust mites, environmental tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke), pests, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), combustion byproducts (e.g., CO and NO2), and other emerging indoor air quality (IAQ) issues, the National Center for Healthy Housing invites communities…

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 25, 2022 at 2:56am — No Comments

Investing in Black futures in Connecticut is not charity. It’s justice.

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 22, 2022 at 5:21am — No Comments

The Racial Wealth Gap Begins With Our Tax Code

The Racial Wealth Gap Begins With Our Tax Code

Photo by Hyejin Kang via iStock

I wrote a similar headline for a Shelterforce article several years ago. That…

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 21, 2022 at 9:30am — No Comments

Director of Employer Relations Creates Innovative Initiative to Support Tomorrow’s Nonprofit Leaders

Marcus Paca, MBA, created the Helping Hands Initiative, which he describes as a triumvirate connecting the University with local nonprofits and corporate philanthropy. He looks forward to the collaborative opportunities it will create between the University and local organizations, as well as the experiences it will provide for underrepresented students to excel in nonprofit leadership roles.

MARCH 17, 2022

By Renee Chmiel,…

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 18, 2022 at 10:45am — No Comments

The surprising link between Covid-19 deaths and internet access

The case for treating internet access as a health necessity.

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 17, 2022 at 9:22am — No Comments

To build the communities people really want, we need to talk less and play more

02-18-22

When it comes to community planning, we’re doing public engagement all wrong...

https://www.fastcompany.com/90723183/to-build-the-communities-people-really-want-we-need-to-talk-less-and-play-more

Added by Lee Cruz on March 16, 2022 at 4:25pm — No Comments

Message about the Childcare System from Allyx Schiavone

Dear Friend,…

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 11, 2022 at 3:30am — No Comments

Environmental Personhood: A Radical Approach to Climate Justice

Climate change will fundamentally change the environment. Rivers, the lifeblood of the Earth, will dry up, leaving behind barren riverbeds. Desertification will overtake swathes of forests. Biomes that were once bountiful in biodiversity will be devastated by the ensuing environmental catastrophe...…

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 9, 2022 at 2:41pm — No Comments

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Open Street Project

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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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

PNC Bank Invests $20 Million in LISC to Fuel Growth in Under-resourced Communities

New capital from PNC Bank includes innovative, equity-like funding to support LISC’s long-term community investment strategies. "With this capital, PNC has made a remarkable commitment to the well-being of families and communities, with a ripple effect that will support economic growth long into the future,” said Michael Pugh, LISC president and CEO.

Nadia Villagrán Named to Lead Rural LISC, Fuel New Investments in Housing, Economic Development, Jobs

With deep personal and professional experience in rural community development, Villagrán, a veteran LISC staffer, will build on nearly 30 years of Rural LISC investments in affordable housing, workforce development, economic growth and culture.

LISC & Enterprise to Launch New Book on Community Development & Climate Resilience

Next month, LISC and Enterprise Community Partners will release “What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods,” an urgent collection of essays on the intersection of community development and climate resilience.

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