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1 week ago

Palm Springs LGBTQ+ group's CEO accused of stealing nearly $1 million in public funds

CEO Jacob Rostovsky of Queer Works has been charged with stealing $940,000 from public funds intended for LGBTQ+ support services.

She knew the difficulty of having breast cancer. So, she did something about it

Rosemary Carrera founded 305 Pink Pack, a nonprofit supporting breast cancer patients with essential services, after her own challenging battle with cancer.

EFF and IFPTE Local 20 Attain Labor Contract

EFF employees and management have finalized a first-ever labor contract, enhancing workplace conditions and benefits.

East Bridgewater man facing child porn charges following tip from group that targets online predators

An East Bridgewater man was arrested for child pornography after being exposed by a nonprofit organization aimed at catching online predators.

I visited New York's largest Halloween festival at a historic mansion with over 7,000 jack-o'-lanterns. Here are the coolest things I saw.

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is the largest Halloween festival in the tri-state area, displaying 7,000 artistic jack-o'-lanterns.
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In brief: Food recovery group opens new Concord headquarters

White Pony Express opens a new facility to enhance food recovery efforts and combat hunger in the community.

A new artist residency and incubator launches in East Detroit

Retaining an artist-first emphasis remains crucial for Detroit's evolving art scene.

In brief: Food recovery group opens new Concord headquarters

White Pony Express opens a new facility to enhance food recovery efforts and combat hunger in the community.

A new artist residency and incubator launches in East Detroit

Retaining an artist-first emphasis remains crucial for Detroit's evolving art scene.
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Dom Pecora

Dom Pecora turned his bike repair skills into a nonprofit, providing bikes to those in need and fostering community support.
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Brooklyn Community Pride Center Closes Bed Stuy Location

Brooklyn Community Pride Center closed its Bed Stuy location to consolidate offerings at its Crown Heights headquarters.

LGBT Bar NY Foundation to be honored at Brooklyn Nets 2024 Pride Night

The Brooklyn Nets selected LGBT Bar Association Foundation as the "Nonprofit of the Night" for Pride Night.
The foundation provides pro bono legal services and has a long-standing commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.

Brooklyn Community Pride Center Closes Bed Stuy Location

Brooklyn Community Pride Center closed its Bed Stuy location to consolidate offerings at its Crown Heights headquarters.

LGBT Bar NY Foundation to be honored at Brooklyn Nets 2024 Pride Night

The Brooklyn Nets selected LGBT Bar Association Foundation as the "Nonprofit of the Night" for Pride Night.
The foundation provides pro bono legal services and has a long-standing commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.
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Coach forms sports league to compete with city's rec program

Middle school running coach forms own sports organization in competition with city's program due to high costs and poor management.

Brooklyn Nonprofit Life of Hope Finds New Flatbush Home

Life of Hope, a nonprofit in central Brooklyn, secures a permanent location to enhance services for the community.

Coach forms sports league to compete with city's rec program

Middle school running coach forms own sports organization in competition with city's program due to high costs and poor management.

Brooklyn Nonprofit Life of Hope Finds New Flatbush Home

Life of Hope, a nonprofit in central Brooklyn, secures a permanent location to enhance services for the community.
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High-volume prosthetics nonprofit wants to hear from its patients

Improving patient feedback processes and efficiency in healthcare can provide valuable public health insights.

Registration for BHA Dog Show closes end of day Thursday

Dog Show registration for BHA ends Thursday at 11:59 p.m., featuring six categories with fees donated to PawsNY.

San Francisco Art Institute Headquarters Sold to Group Led by Laurene Powell Jobs

The San Francisco Art Institute campus, including the valued Diego Rivera mural, has been sold to a new nonprofit led by Laurene Powell Jobs for $30 million.
The campus will now house an unaccredited institution supporting artists with a residency program and serving as a community art center.

Thousands of Stories - San Francisco Bay Times

AGUILAS, a nonprofit organization in San Francisco, is celebrating its 30th anniversary
Survey responses from participants highlight the importance of AGUILAS in meeting the needs of gay and bisexual Latinx men in the Bay Area

Bay Area nonprofit surprises 10 families in need with cars this holiday season

A local nonprofit in Sonoma County gifted cars to ten families in need.
The nonprofit has been giving back to the community for a decade and has donated over 200 cars.
The recipients include single moms and individuals facing financial hardships.
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from Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Sue Ling Gin Foundation donates $21M to fight gun violence

The Sue Ling Gin Foundation has donated $21 million over three years to Chicago CRED, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce gun violence in underserved neighborhoods.
Chicago CRED focuses on high-risk individuals and offers therapy, education, and job training to help reduce violence-related arrests.
The foundation's donation will significantly boost Chicago CRED's resources and support its goal of an 80% reduction in violence across the city over the next five years.

A New Industry Trade Org Is Born; Google Versus Publishers | AdExchanger

Non-profit organization Go Addressable aims to address the challenges of TV advertising by providing guidance to marketers on addressable TV advertising.
With additional funding from annual membership dues, Go Addressable plans to invest in creating resources and guidelines to increase the effectiveness of addressable advertising.
Although some advertisers are hesitant to invest in linear addressable due to its scarcity and cost, the targeting capabilities of addressable advertising are a valuable asset.

LaFortune: Who manages San Jose's theaters? - San Jose Spotlight

A patron of the California Theatre sent a letter questioning Team San Jose
The letter alleged that Team San Jose was not sharing concession proceeds with the arts organization
Team San Jose is a nonprofit organization with city contracts to promote San Jose and manage the theaters

Books & Books is a Miami cultural force. New foundation aims to expand influence

Books & Books is creating a nonprofit organization called the Books & Books Literary Foundation to expand its reach and support its community programs.
The foundation will allow the bookstore to accept charitable donations and grants, and will support programs in schools, under-resourced communities, prisons, and youth sports leagues.
This move is aimed at making the programming self-sustaining and securing the legacy of Books & Books for the future.

2023 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show in San Jose (New Year's Eve)

Drive through light show with music at History Park in San Jose
Tickets cost $30-$35 per car and support a nonprofit organization

Sue Ling Gin Foundation donates $21M to fight gun violence

The Sue Ling Gin Foundation has donated $21 million over three years to Chicago CRED, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce gun violence in underserved neighborhoods.
Chicago CRED focuses on high-risk individuals and offers therapy, education, and job training to help reduce violence-related arrests.
The foundation's donation will significantly boost Chicago CRED's resources and support its goal of an 80% reduction in violence across the city over the next five years.

A New Industry Trade Org Is Born; Google Versus Publishers | AdExchanger

Non-profit organization Go Addressable aims to address the challenges of TV advertising by providing guidance to marketers on addressable TV advertising.
With additional funding from annual membership dues, Go Addressable plans to invest in creating resources and guidelines to increase the effectiveness of addressable advertising.
Although some advertisers are hesitant to invest in linear addressable due to its scarcity and cost, the targeting capabilities of addressable advertising are a valuable asset.

LaFortune: Who manages San Jose's theaters? - San Jose Spotlight

A patron of the California Theatre sent a letter questioning Team San Jose
The letter alleged that Team San Jose was not sharing concession proceeds with the arts organization
Team San Jose is a nonprofit organization with city contracts to promote San Jose and manage the theaters

Books & Books is a Miami cultural force. New foundation aims to expand influence

Books & Books is creating a nonprofit organization called the Books & Books Literary Foundation to expand its reach and support its community programs.
The foundation will allow the bookstore to accept charitable donations and grants, and will support programs in schools, under-resourced communities, prisons, and youth sports leagues.
This move is aimed at making the programming self-sustaining and securing the legacy of Books & Books for the future.

2023 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show in San Jose (New Year's Eve)

Drive through light show with music at History Park in San Jose
Tickets cost $30-$35 per car and support a nonprofit organization
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Healthy women help everyone rise-I've seen it in Kenya

Family planning empowers women to access economic opportunities, benefiting society as a whole.
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