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April 2018 Blog Posts (13)

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Added by Lee Cruz on April 27, 2018 at 6:00am — No Comments

Help For Displaced Puerto Ricans

FEMA emergency funding is ending, continued support is needed

In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria, Connecticut welcomed thousands of Puerto Ricans who had lost everything. For many of these fellow American citizens, the crisis is far from over.

FEMA housing assistance is ending on May 1st for displaced families in the area.

Junta for Progresive Action is the default agency receiving families displaced to…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on April 26, 2018 at 7:44am — No Comments

NYT Reading Aloud to Young Children Has Benefits for Behavior and Attention

PERRI KLASS, M.D. NYT APRIL 16, 2018…

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Added by Lee Cruz on April 18, 2018 at 5:00am — No Comments

Black Mothers Share the Devastating Impact of Racism in Maternal Health Care

Kimberly Lawson - VICE

APR 17 2018, 4:29PM

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, four Black women share their pregnancy and childbirth…

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Added by Lee Cruz on April 18, 2018 at 4:35am — No Comments

Volunteer Opportunities with New Haven Farms!

New Haven Farms is looking for volunteers to support our mission of promoting health and community development through urban agriculture. Our positions range from cooking to gardening to childcare, so no matter what your skills are, there are opportunities for you to get involved.

By working with New Haven Farms, you'll connect to the community, cultivate beautiful…

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Added by New Haven Farms on April 17, 2018 at 2:59am — No Comments

GNH-VOTE 2018 - The Greater New Haven Voter Engagement Initiative

GNH-Vote 2018 is a nonpartisan initiative that gives service providers the tools and resources to increase the engagement and voter registration of historically disenfranchised community members.

Participating Organizations Will Receive:

- A civic engagement grant of $1,000 for providing $100…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on April 13, 2018 at 3:30am — No Comments

Sound the Alarm

The American Red Cross is asking for help to Sound the Alarm in New Haven. The campaign aims to place 1,000 smoke detectors in city homes on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. – 2 pm.

To meet this goal, the Red Cross is seeking volunteers. And everyone who helps will likely have a hand in saving a life.

“Statistics tell us that the people volunteering that…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on April 12, 2018 at 10:12am — No Comments

NYT- Extensive Data Shows Punishing Reach of Racism for Black Boys

Extensive Data Shows Punishing Reach of Racism for Black Boys

By EMILY BADGER, …

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Added by Lee Cruz on April 12, 2018 at 9:53am — No Comments

After the Disaster

Hurricane Maria forced the Hernandez family to flee their home in Puerto Rico because they could no longer receive medical care for their 2-year-old daughter, Miia, who suffers from seizures. The family's temporary FEMA housing assistance expires in April.

With emergency funding ending, continued support is…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on April 5, 2018 at 8:00am — No Comments

New Haven Farms seeks Youth Program Educator

See the original job post on New Haven Farms' website.

New Haven Farms | Youth Program Educator

Position Description 2018

ABOUT NEW HAVEN FARMS: New Haven Farms’ nonprofit charitable mission is to promote health and community development through urban agriculture. We transform vacant urban land into vibrant and…

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Added by New Haven Farms on April 4, 2018 at 4:41am — No Comments

New Haven Farms Seeks Seasonal Assistant Farm Manager

New Haven Farms

Assistant Farm Manager

2018 Job Description

ABOUT NEW HAVEN FARMS:

New Haven Farms’ nonprofit charitable mission is to promote health and community development through urban agriculture. We transform vacant,…

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Added by New Haven Farms on April 3, 2018 at 3:01am — No Comments

How to Think about "Implicit Bias"

Amidst a controversy, it’s important to remember that implicit bias is real—and it matters

By Keith Payne, Laura…

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Added by Lee Cruz on April 2, 2018 at 4:45am — No Comments

From NPQ: The Newman’s Own Philanthropic Exception Is Now Law—What Will the Consequences Be?

The Newman’s Own Philanthropic Exception Is Now Law—What Will the Consequences Be?

By ROB MEIKSINS | March 30, 2018

March 27,…

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Added by Lee Cruz on April 2, 2018 at 4:38am — No Comments

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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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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Creating Opportunity in Rural America: Why Our Funders Support Rural LISC

Funders make realizing our mission possible. At our recent Rural Seminar in Little Rock, Arkansas, we asked our funders why they support Rural LISC. Hear what our friends from USDA Rural Development, Mastercard Strive, U.S. Bank and Walton Family Foundation had to say.

LISC and American Express to Help Small Businesses Prepare for and Recover from Future Natural Disasters with $5 Million Grant

A new $5 million grant from American Express will help LISC and its business development organization partners equip small business owners with the knowledge and tools they need to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. The work will focus on communities in Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans and Puerto Rico.

In Memoriam: Beth Marcus, Former LISC EVP of Development

Beth Marcus, who died on Dec 1, was a 16-year veteran of LISC who led the organization’s fundraising to unprecedented levels of success, with an unwavering eye to forging maximum impact for underserved communities. In a tribute to her life and legacy, LISCers past and present reflect on Marcus’s extraordinary vision, effectiveness and heart.