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Ali Forney Center Saves Time and Effort with Norton Security

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Forney continually helped other youth that were facing similar difficult circumstances, and he became a public advocate for improving safety for homeless youth until his life was tragically cut short. Operating 12 branches throughout the boroughs of New York City, the Ali Forney Center was founded in 2002 in his memory.

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Research Friday: Government contracting part II: Adapting in an era of less

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inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Organizations reliant on government funding continue to experience a “death by a thousand cuts,” says NFF client Sharon Stapel, Executive Director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project. “In homeless family; it is more proactive and cost-effective to focus on.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

First, no trains, buses, or planes moved to or from New York City. Crowdsourcing also provided information on gas stations that were still open (and where lines were actually moving). The homeless population in the city doubled to 80,000. I wanted to get them to safety. But major obstacles were in my way.

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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

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Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City. Encourage your donors to update their card information often, and don’t hesitate to reach out when you see a payment not go through. When did Giving Tuesday begin? Request Demo.

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Writing for Change Conference: An Interview with Elizabeth Pomada

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EP: Well, Mayor Newsom has already given Michael the green hat, from San Francisco Green, because he works with the project Homeless Connect people. And if you can think of other new ideas, we'd love to hear from you. EP: We were both in publishing in New York City. Britt: How are you making the event green?