Suffragists founded it, Marian Anderson sang here, and Garrison Keillor likes to stop by for a few yarns about Minnesota. Numerous NYC school children have their first theatrical experience here. Founded in 1921, The Town Hall is a non-profit National Historic site in the heart of NYC's theatre district, with a line-up that features events ranging from world music, jazz, gospel, blues, folk, show tunes, political humor, theatre, dance, its critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year, and more.
Alley is an entrepreneurial hub, where teams and individuals can grow their businesses surrounded by like minded people, and work collaboratively in a supportive environment. Additionally, our members take advantage of outstanding networking opportunities and special events hosted by Alley, such as speaker series with Angel Investors and experienced entrepreneurs, as well as hackathons and sponsored happy hours. Our aim is to help our start-ups bridge the gap between their innovative ideas and stable business establishment. This is where human talent, ingenuity, and sourcing capital come together. This is Alley.
The mission of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is to advocate for quality healthcare and good jobs for all. With over 400,000 members, we are the nation’s largest and fastest-growing healthcare union. We follow the community terms and guidelines set forth by Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/policies
On January 1, 1897 Hartley House opened its doors to the people of New York City’s 15th district, an area then described as “a very wretched and densely populated portion of the city.” The Settlement House was established by the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor on property donated by Marcellus Hartley, the son of former Association secretary, Robert M. Hartley, for whom Hartley House was named. Its purpose was to serve as a place for social reform through education, volunteerism and charity. Its purpose now is similar: to provide the residents of the Hell’s Kitchen community with services that meet their present needs and permanently empower them as individuals. In 2011, Hartley House continues to build upon its 114 year commitment to improving the lives of the residents of Hell’s Kitchen by enhancing and expanding our six programs that provide comprehensive services to children, adults, and the elderly. Today, throughout our community, over 1,000 of our neighbors at any given time are receiving the specialized services they need to overcome the obstacles they face.
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Vision Statement The Vision of the IEEE Communications Society is to be the organization of choice for communications and related professionals throughout the world.
Initiated as an organizing effort by a coalition of LGBTSTGNC People of Color, The Audre Lorde Project was first brought together by Advocates for Gay Men of Color (a multi-racial network of gay men of color HIV policy advocates) in 1994. The vision for ALP grew out of the expressed need for innovative and unified community strategies to address the multiple issues impacting LGBTSTGNC People of Color communities. ALP secured and moved into its Fort Greene home, in the parish house of the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, during the summer of 1996.
The Interdependence Project offers traditional trainings for modern people. We integrate contemplation, ethics, and wisdom to help you create a harmonious life for yourself and others. Incorporating multi-lineage teachings, western psychology, and practical philosophy, our Mindfulness Plus retreats and trainings help empower people to live in balance with our complex and interdependent world.
RePopRoom, a membership based community, is a one-stop shop for creatives. We provide members with an online and physical community aimed at showcasing their brand and fostering their growth. Located directly below the High Line park in Chelsea’s historic gallery district, RPR’s first location opened its doors in October of 2013.
The Associate Board is seeking young energetic professionals with a strong desire to do something about the growing number of homeless youth in NYC. Goals: Members of the Associate Board will focus their efforts on generating funds and doing service to help further increase the impact that Covenant House has on homeless youth. All members will choose to be on at least one of the following committees: Fundraising Committee: Develop and host fundraising events. Focusing on two large scale fundraisers and one small scale fundraiser Service Committee: Develop and host volunteer events/activities that engage the kids at Covenant House. Focusing on at least two holiday events and one non-holiday event. Members of the Associate Board will receive meaningful professional development, leadership, and networking opportunities as a result of their involvement and support of Covenant House. For more information about the CHNY Associate Board of Directors, please contact Ashley Johnson at [email protected]
Fighting Discrimination against Gender Non-Conforming People: Focusing on People of Color and Poor People Transgender, transsexual, intersex and other gender non-conforming people face persistent and severe discrimination in employment, education, health care, social and legal services, criminal justice and many other realms. Simultaneously, all low-income people, and particularly those in communities of color, are suffering from the severe cutbacks to anti-poverty programs, increasing militarization of the police, and rising rates of incarceration. Low income people and people of color who experience gender identity discrimination are particularly vulnerable in this climate. Low-income people and people of color are overrepresented in systems such as prisons, group homes, shelters and detention facilities. Because so many of the systems are sex-segregated, many people face serious problems of inaccessibility, harassment or violence if their gender identity or expression does not conform to their birth sex. Many are turned away outright from essential services like homeless shelters, drug treatment or mental health services, while others experience discrimination or violence in these settings because of their gender identity or expression. Police harassment and violence, and mistreatment in juvenile and adult justice systems, are widespread in our communities. Furthermore, those who seek legal and social services to help get on their feet or fight for entitlements often encounter ignorance or discrimination at the door. The result is that transgender, transsexual, intersex and gender non-conforming people are disproportionately poor, homeless, and incarcerated, and are 7-10 times more likely to be a victim of murder. The Sylvia Rivera Law Project’s work seeks to address both the root causes and effects of discrimination and violence on the basis of gender identity and expression. The right to self determine gender identity and expression and be free from violence is only one facet of a multi-issue movement for justice and self-determination of al people. We believe that justice does not trickle down, and that those who face the most severe consequences of violence and discrimination should be the priority of movements against discrimination. Our agenda focuses on those in our community who face multiple vectors of state and institutional violence: people of color, incarcerated people, people with disabilities, people with HIV/AIDS, immigrants, homeless people, youth, and people trying to access public benefits. We work through a collective structure built on the idea that our work should be by and for our community, and should be focused on maximizing political voice and power while providing desperately needed services.
Il Roma Club New York nasce nel 2009 da un'idea di Giovanni Peluso -l'attuale presidente del Club - insieme ad altri tifosi romanisti residenti a New York. L'intento di questa pagina e' quello di raccogliere al suo interno tutti i soci del club e non solo, di dare informazioni su dove vedere le partite della Roma a New York e di mettere insieme tifosi giallorossi o semplici appassionati che amano la Roma e il calcio. Astenersi laziali, please.
The DAMAYAN Migrant Workers Association, Inc. is a membership-based non-profit and tax-exempt institution which organizes, educates and advocates for domestic workers from the Philippines. DAMAYAN´s uniqueness comes from its being managed by domestic workers, who decide on programs, campaigns and other aspects of non-profit operations. It is truly representative of and a voice for Filipino domestic workers. Around 90% of our members are women. Our members vary in age, from mid-20s to some who are in their 60s. Our current annual rate of membership increase ranges from 50% to 100%. Through internships and exposures, DAMAYAN offers Filipino-Americans and others born in the U.S. the unique opportunity to learn about migrant life.
Looking Glass Theatre is dedicated to Peter Brook's idea of "Rough Theater," where, he says, "a bucket will be banged for a battle," the theatre of "the torn sheet pinned up across the hall, the battered screen to conceal the quick changes." Rough Theatre never hides the mechanics of the stage but celebrates them with the audience. Equally important in our work is exploring a feminine aesthetic. In concrete terms, this means that we have a female artist at the core of every project. Aesthetically, we try to insure that women do not allow their natural instincts to be sublimated by the desire to please the male dominated commercial market. Our goal is to create a community of artistic freedom: freedom from the pressure to be commercial, freedom from gender expectations and freedom from judgment. We believe this is the way to bring our audience aesthetic bliss. Supporting inspiration without expectations gets creative juices flowing. This pure creative energy then creates the purest entertainment.
PHR has come to occupy an important position in the human rights movement. We focus on the critical role of forensic science, clinical medicine, and public health research in ensuring that human rights abuses are properly documented using the most rigorous scientific methodologies possible. Our experts use epidemiology, medical and psychological evaluations, autopsies, forensic anthropology, and crime scene analysis to document serious abuses, including murder, torture, rape, starvation, forced displacement, and civilian attacks. PHR’s human rights training and mentoring emphasize medicine and science as the foundation of every aspect of evidence collection, documentation, and implementation of international norms and standards. We provide credible evidence, data, and research to corroborate allegations of human rights violations not only to prevent future abuses, but also to ensure the prosecution of perpetrators by courts, tribunals, and truth commissions.
El Sindicato Nacional de Escritores NWU, UAW Local 1981, tiene quince subsedes en todo Estados Unidos. Como trabajadores independientes (freelancers), podemos apreciar nuestra autonomía, pero estamos unidos en el hecho que cada uno de nosotros trabaja de forma independiente. No importa si eres periodista, autor de libros académicos o escritor de manuales técnicos, poeta, bloguero, guionista, traductor, publicista, escritor de propuestas, corrector de estilo, novelista, etc., El Sindicato Nacional de Escritores trabaja para mejorar tu vida profesional. A medida que nos adentramos en el nuevo milenio, nuestro oficio se ha vuelto más importante que nunca. Con la consolidación de los poderes en manos de corporaciones cada vez más grandes, y con el advenimiento de la tecnología que facilita la explotación de la obra de los escritores, los escritores están siendo cada vez más marginados. Ahora más que nunca los escritores precisamos de organismos con la influencia y el conocimiento para proteger nuestros intereses. Una organización que pueda crear reglas para esta nueva era, que luche al máximo y asuma los riesgos. Una organización que tome el liderazgo, pelee en la corte o salga a las calles si es necesario para proteger los derechos de los escritores. Tenemos que afrontarlo; se necesita mucho más que escribir bien para llegar a ser un escritor profesional. Talento y experiencia no te pueden proteger de empleadores sin escrúpulos o ineptos, de esos que menosprecian tu trabajo y exigen los derechos que te pertenecen a ti. De esos que te pagan poco o te pagan muy tarde o no simplemente no te pagan. El Sindicato Nacional de Escritores defiende a sus miembros y a todos los escritores luchando para obtener más derechos, una compensación justa y un trato digno.
Founded by Artistic Director Shakina Nayfack, The Musical Theatre Factory is dedicated to helping musical theatre artists (writers, composers, performers, choreographers, directors) develop and present new work in a collaborative atmosphere free from the pressures of critical or financial success. We accomplish this goal by identifying new works and artists of promise, then facilitating a development process that includes readings, concerts, workshops, and public performances of new musical theatre projects. For a listing of our full 2014 fall season, click here: http://mtf.nyc/upcoming-events/
The Arts Cure Classes is a cultural course project organizaed by Dance Project SEQUENCE, Inc, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The classes provides varied cultural services to the neighborhood communities, Japanese community and performing arts communities.
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus is celebrating its 35th Anniversary and is one of the oldest and possibly the most well-known chorus in the LGBTQ choral movement. NYCGMC’s commitment to equality for LGBTQ citizens is matched by their commitment to fabulous singing, and their musicianship and professionalism has connected with audiences in all five boroughs as well as across the globe. Able to perform in a wide range of vocal styles, from classical to pop, jazz, gospel and Broadway, NYCGMC has worked with acclaimed talents in every genre: Marilyn Horne, Roberta Peters, Barbara Cook, Elaine Stritch, Stephen Sondheim, Kelli O’Hara, Carolee Carmello, Victoria Clark, Martha Wash, and Sia—to name just a few.
One Spirit Learning Alliance offers two core training programs: InterSpiritual Seminary and InterSpiritual Counseling. In addition, we teach related professional development and personal enrichment courses, such as CPE, sacred text study, relational dialogue, sacred activism, and integral spirituality.
This year, KIPP NYC serves more than 4,300 students across 11 schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Harlem and Washington Heights and nearly 1,000 alumni in high school and college through our KIPP Through College program.
As emerging markets develop and existing economies expand, demand for our Earth's limited resources increases, while greater stress is placed on our already fragile ecosystems. The very air we breathe, water we drink, and food we eat are compromised by the toxins and pollution we create, ironically, while trying to improve our quality of life. Build A Better Planet is committed to promoting sustainable living and environmental awareness. At Build A Better Planet, we believe there is a better way. We believe that new resources could supply ample abundance for all. We believe that, by working with nature, rather than against it, we can all enjoy a higher standard of living. We are dedicated to providing information about alternatives to the status quo, thereby, educating others and providing options which encourage sustainable living, growth, and development, so that we can all enjoy a brighter, healthier future for generations to come.