Grantee Partner
R.I. toymaker Hasbro, Year Up launch new jobs program for disadvantaged
NYWF grantee, Year Up, and Hasbro Inc., the world’s second-largest toy maker, have partnered together to create a new program that will prepare 15 young people for sales and marketing jobs within a year. Having taken Year Up interns into the Pawtucket-based company since 2007, Brian Goldner, CEO of Hasbro says he is confident this stronger partnership will produce well-prepared employees by next July. http://www.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/content/20140727-r.i.-toymaker-hasbro-year-up-launch-new-jobs-program-for-disadvantaged.ece
New VA head inherits sex assault crisis
On Tuesday, shortly before the Senate confirmed Robert McDonald in a 97-0 vote as the new Secretary of Vetarans Affairs, Service Women’s Action Network and the Vietnam Veterans of America sued the Department of Veterans Affairs over its refusal to review or change its rules on processing benefit claims for survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/veterans-groups-sue-va-over-sexual-assault-claims
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Chris Pratt surprises audience during charity screening of the film, takes selfies with every kid in the auditorium
Actor Chris Pratt surprised an auditorium full of children during an early screening Monday. NYWF grantee Girl Be Heard was in attendance. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/guardians-galaxy-star-shows-early-screening-article-1.1883418#bmb=1
De Blasio appoints 16 to Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary
Mayor de Blasio appointed 16 individuals to serve on the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary. The Committee recruits, screens and recommends to the Mayor highly qualified, diverse and experienced candidates for judicial appointments to the New York City Criminal and Family Courts, as well as interim appointments to the elected Civil Court in the event of vacancies. Appointees to the Committee include Judge Judy Kluger, ED of Sanctuary for Families and Sharon Stapel ED of the New York City Anti-Violence Project. http://brooklyneagle.com/articles/de-blasio-appoints-16-mayors-advisory-committee-judiciary-2014-07-28-140000
Friedrich Donates Air Conditioners to 38 Cornerstone Programs
38 Cornerstone programs in NYCHA buildings will be receiving a total of 150 air conditioner units to keep City kids cool this summer through a donation by Friedrich, a leading manufacturer of air conditioners. The 38 buildings include centers run by Grand Street Settlement, SCO Family of Services, and Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement. http://www.nynp.biz/index.php/breaking-news/21576-friedrich-donates-air-conditioners-to-38-cornerstone-programs-
Local
NYC Paid Sick Leave Laws Kick In Today
Today marks the first official day of city-mandated paid sick leave. http://gothamist.com/2014/07/30/nyc_paid_sick_leave.php
New York’s Abortion Protest Law is Praised by Justices, but Few Others
A 15-foot buffer zone outside clinics was cited as a possible model by the Supreme Court, but both abortion-rights advocates and abortion opponents have criticized the statute. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/31/nyregion/new-yorks-abortion-protest-law-is-praised-by-justices-but-few-others.html?ref=nyregion
National
Immigrant Mothers Released From Holding Centers, but With Ankle Monitors
With a surge in mothers traveling with children across the border, but few spaces to hold families, the government is expanding the use of electronic bracelets. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/30/nyregion/immigrant-mothers-released-from-holding-centers-but-with-ankle-monitors.html?rref=nyregion&module=Ribbon&version=origin®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=N.Y.%20%2F%20Region&pgtype=article
Women
What is a woman?
The dispute between radical feminism and transgenderism. http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/08/04/woman-2
Philanthropy/Non-Profit
Nonprofits Must Practice Intergenerational Generosity
Experience can be a gem or a fossil. New ideas can be a boost or a fetish. As the city ages and a new generation of leaders emerge, nonprofits have to figure out how to get the best out of everyone. http://www.citylimits.org/conversations/263/aging-city-youth-with-needs-the-challenge-for-nonprofits
Disney heiress Abigail disowns her share of family profits in West Bank company
Abigail Disney – filmmaker, philanthropist (NYWF honorary chair) and great-niece of legendary animator Walt Disney – has publicly renounced her share of the family profits from an Israeli firm she claims is exploiting “occupied natural resources.” http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/disney-heiress-abigail-disowns-her-share-of-family-profits-in-west-bank-company-7953513.html
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