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Featured Blog Posts – October 2020 Archive (16)

How a New Haven library is connecting residents to the city’s innovation economy

Margaret Sullivan 

Monday, October 26, 2020

Brookings Institute Blog: Place Making Post Cards

The economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed both the fragility of our…

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Added by Lee Cruz on October 29, 2020 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Neighbors Heal the Built Environment

When neighbors come together to effectively advocate, they can transform blighted urban areas into healthy public spaces. This is one of the important lessons from“How infrastructure improvements can aid inclusive…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on October 29, 2020 at 7:07am — No Comments

Rock with Nunz n Pepin: Register for *Free* Ticket, Buy Raffle Tickets

You deserve some fun. Rock with Nunz n Pepin from the comfort of your couch at a *FREE* virtual concert on Friday, November 6. Join us for some classic rock and soul. Win a raffle prize!

Register for your FREE ticket today.…

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Added by Continuum of Care, Inc. on October 28, 2020 at 9:00am — No Comments

Operations Manager at Elm City Montessori School

Elm City Montessori School is seeking a new Operations Manager. The Operations Manager supports the day-to-day operations of the school with responsibilities in three primary areas: finances, human resources, and operations. Please share with your networks and encourage anyone you think could be a strong fit for this role to submit their application here:…

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Added by David Weinreb on October 26, 2020 at 1:37pm — No Comments

Job Opportunity - International Festival of Arts & Ideas - Director of Development

Organization

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas (Festival) celebrates and builds community, engages with vital issues, and promotes the arts. Each year, the Festival highlights the City of New Haven’s diverse and culturally rich community with events featuring world-class artists, thinkers, and leaders. Its additional programs include the annual Visionary Leadership Award and educational opportunities like the High…

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Added by Arts Consulting Group on October 26, 2020 at 9:49am — No Comments

FREE OFFICE CHAIRS

20 assorted office chairs, free for the taking - one, some, or all.    New/good condition.  Close to New Haven.  Contact Jackie Downing at jdowning@cfgnh.org if interested. 

FREE OFFICE CHAIRS

Added by Lee Cruz on October 26, 2020 at 3:15am — No Comments

COVID and Reentry: New Opportunities Amid Challenges

The latest article in the Connecticut Mirror’s, A Better Deal, examines how COVID presents fresh challenges for prisoners re-entering society, but also new opportunities.   

From the article:

While the pandemic has posed extraordinary obstacles, some advocates say their new methods could continue in a post-COVID-19…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on October 22, 2020 at 8:57am — No Comments

Help us Fundraise for our Restorative Food Justice Program at EMERGE!!

We are excited to announce that EMERGE is creating a Restorative Food Justice Program as a part of our support services! When people leave prison, they are disproportionately affected by food insecurity, due to poor economic opportunity and inequitable food access. This program will teach skills such as gardening,…

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Added by Alden Woodcock on October 22, 2020 at 5:13am — No Comments

ARTE's CONTEST WINNERS

Added by ARTE Inc. on October 20, 2020 at 4:40pm — No Comments

ARTE's CONTEST WINNERS

Added by ARTE Inc. on October 20, 2020 at 4:39pm — No Comments

I am not OK a perspective from U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes

I am not OK



I am tired, completely and utterly tired. No, actually I’m exhausted. This is something that a leader is not supposed to say; but it’s whatever. Let me explain. I am hosting a series of zoom meetings as part of my campaign for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. My district is a beautiful place with amazing people in northwestern Connecticut and includes large urban cities, affluent suburbs and small rural and farming communities. There are 41…
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Added by Lee Cruz on October 14, 2020 at 5:00am — No Comments

Steady Habits: Can “inclusive growth” help cities recover from COVID?

From the CT Mirror:

It’s no secret the pandemic has hit Connecticut’s economy hard. It’s also no secret that the COVID shutdown has hit the state’s black and latino communities the hardest.

Pre-pandemic, there were some more signs of life in Connecticut’s cities – especially in downtown areas, but those gains weren’t always felt in the neighborhoods. City residents have been saying this to political leaders for decades, and still, little was being done.

The CT Mirror’s…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on October 13, 2020 at 6:11am — No Comments

Overview of the National Eviction Moratorium

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took has unprecedented action on September 1 by issuing a temporary national moratorium on most evictions for nonpayment of rent to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Citing the historic threat to public health posed by coronavirus, the CDC declared that an eviction moratorium would help ensure people are able to practice social distancing and comply with stay at home orders.  The moratorium took effect September 4 and last until…

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Added by Lee Cruz on October 9, 2020 at 10:20am — No Comments

People First Language: Who are People with Disabilities?

People with disabilities are — first and foremost — people. People with disabilities are people who have individual abilities, interests and needs. For the most part, they are ordinary individuals seeking to live ordinary lives. People with disabilities are moms, dads, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, friends, neighbors, coworkers, students and teachers.  About 54 million Americans — one out of every five individuals — have a disability. Their contributions enrich our communities…

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Added by Lee Cruz on October 8, 2020 at 4:36am — No Comments

FREE COVID testing in New Haven

Below are dates, times and locations for FREE COVID testing in New Haven.

 

  • Whalley Commons, 1471 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, October 5, 7 & 12, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • New Haven Green, Northwest Corner @ Temple & Elm Streets October 6, 13 & 17, 8:30 am - 4:00…
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Added by Lee Cruz on October 7, 2020 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Reimagining Philanthropy: Towards Relationships, Trust, Abundance, and Radical Love

By Galina Angarova



Sain Bainaa, Hundete Nuheduut/ Greetings dear friends. My name is Galina Angarova and I come from the Ekhirit Nation of the Buryat Peoples in Siberia. I was born and raised in a traditional community where storytelling, ceremonies, communicating with the land and our ancestors was part of our daily lives. Before my work in philanthropy and fundraising, I was an on-the-ground organizer who relied on philanthropy to resource…

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Added by Lee Cruz on October 7, 2020 at 9:45am — 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

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC Award $1.7 Million to Upgrade Under-Resourced Community Sporting Spaces in 20 Cities and Towns

LISC and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced grant recipients from the second round of the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative. Twenty communities across the country will use $1.7 million in grants to fund renovation of facilities for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, and volleyball.

A Place for Caregiving: LISC Strengthens Housing Stability for Home-Based Child Care Providers

Home-based child care providers are a lifeline for working families, yet they often face challenges with housing and financial stability. A new Q&A with LISC experts dives into their struggles, critical needs, and a pilot program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help them thrive.

Living Resiliently: In the Wake of Hurricane Helene, LISC’s Sam Ruark Reflects

LISC’s new director of green initiatives is helping lead a groundbreaking effort to decarbonize the nation’s affordable housing and help low-income communities build resiliency in the face of the harmful impacts of climate change. Here, after personally weathering Hurricane Helene in the intentional “ecovillage” where he lives in North Carolina, Ruark paints a picture of what’s at stake, and how the planet and people can heal together.

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