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…valiant rearguard stands, symbolizing the undying spirit and commitment of Puerto Rican soldiers in the U.S. military. The Borinqueneers not only fought with honor on foreign soil but also paved…
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…hauling a truckload of compost for the community garden. His supervisor says, “Mike is something special. He’s the most dedicated worker I have ever seen and the fact that he…
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…immigrant communities from around the world and is an indispensable resource for its residents. Says one colleague, “Under Yang’s leadership, the Flushing Library is more than a community center. It…
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NYC Community Boards, did you know you can receive research support from urban planning graduate students? Discover the benefits of FCNY’s Community Planning Fellowship program and apply by 9/27/22: www.fcny.org/cpfproposal…
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…Greater New York (HFSGNY). “Without loans from the Fund, our staff and bills would not have been paid for many months during these 11 years. Had the Fund not extended…
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…for affordable housing and zoning in New York City. Ana Maria is determined to understand the profound impact of zoning regulations affecting vulnerable communities. Ana María’s research centers on creating…
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…NYC public school students on using creative solutions to address environmental justice and sustainability issues in their communities. Debby Lee was a true friend and part wr of the Fund…
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…in Business Administration at Valley View University in Ghana. Mariam is passionate about helping others and reaching out to underserved communities, especially the immigrant community. Mariam is an immigrant herself…
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…Philosophy, focusing on the intersections between religion, social justice, and nature. Paige has developed an interest in community planning through their understanding of the interconnectedness of all issues. They are…
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SMART, a Fund for the City of New York Partner Project, will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2023. This is a tremendous milestone for the women-led group. It was founded…
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…social justice, racial justice, food sovereignty, and reforming police policies and practices. BMC nurtures local leadership using an integration of traditional community organizing, web-centered base-building, a BMC podcast, campaign support…
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…Development, an urban planning company. Joelle is currently interested in how to use zoning ordinances to protect communities from environmental health hazards and to ensure all communities have outdoor amenities….
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