
New York Metro – Tri-State Local Nonprofit News, Events and Chat for Wednesday - May 25
The latest local New York City and Tri-State area nonprofit news to help power your network, strengthen your organization and keep you involved with your professional peers, funders, competitors and cohorts!
http://whitney.org/tabet #BecomingAmerican
Join us next week for #QueensRisingNYC, a multi-disciplinary arts celebration created to highlight our boroughβs culture and creative diversity! Learn more about the great in-person and virtual QPL programs that are part of this month-long initiative. https://queenslibrary.org/about-us/news-media/blog/2536?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=QueensRising2022
It was a BEAUTIFUL day #intheBronx today, where we joined @uhhmuseum for a "capping off" ceremony of their future home in Mill Pond Park. With a major investment by @nycgov, this institution will recognize both hip hop's Bronx roots & its power to inspire people across the globe.
As we honor the life of George Floyd on the two-year anniversary of his death, we reflect on the racist and white supremacist structures that lead to his senseless murder by those meant to protect and serve.
Click here to read more: https://www.verahouse.org/news/news-story/remembering-george-floyd/#
The pandemic changed how many #nonprofits work. @NonprofitNY is using a grant from us to help these organizations survive and thrive with workshops on adjusting to post-pandemic operations. https://www.nycommunitytrust.org/newsroom/the-new-york-community-trust-awards-7-million-in-grants-to-39-nonprofits/
Emotional distress can happen before and after a disaster. Coping strategies include self-care and identifying support systems. Learn more at https://uwc.211ct.org/coping-with-violenttraumatic-events-2/
We cannot continue to ignore the connections between misogyny and mass shootings.
Our hearts break for the Robb Elementary School shooting victims and their families.
https://jezebel.com/yet-another-mass-shooting-is-preceded-by-domestic-viole-1848973298
Like adults, children can develop #PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event. With the right support, children can begin to heal from their #trauma.
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Today, @CommishCumbo joined @NYCMayor, @MarkLevineNYC, @galeabrewer, @CMChiOsse, @ChrisMarteNYC, @MCastroMOIA, & @TAMeltzer to ring the Ambrose bell π & kick off the @SeaportMuseum's summer sailing season!
Learn more about exhibits, events & sailing at http://southstreetseaportmuseum.org.