The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan's West Side. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th Avenues. High Line visitors can enjoy free programming for adults and families, extensive gardens, a variety of food options from local vendors and much more. Please visit http://thehighline.org for current opening hours.
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.
Established in 1971, the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and further developed by his son and lineage holder Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our center, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea district, offers daily public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices. We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help New Yorkers of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS *Receive information regarding all Centro Español events and activities. *Invitations to exclusive member-only dinner parties and feasts, with complementary food, open bar and entertainment. *Preferred admission and seating to all cultural and social events (including priority seating to sporting events such as the World Cup and "El Classico" soccer games). *Discounted food and beverage at events. *Free or discounted admission to classes and lectures held at the Centro Español. *Largely discounted fee for rental of the salon, lecture hall and classroom - available for personal parties or events. *Access to the job and social network for members and participating businesses/corporations. *25% discount at our award winning restaurant La Nacional Tapas Bar and Restaurant. *Free access to the Society’s library.
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.
Dia Art Foundation is a nonprofit organization that initiates, supports, presents, and preserves art projects. It was established in 1974 as the Lone Star Foundation by Philippa de Menil, the daughter of Houston arts patron Dominique de Menil and an heiress to the Schlumberger oil exploration fortune; art dealer Heiner Friedrich, Philippa's husband; and Helen Winkler, a Houston art historian. Dia wanted to support projects "whose nature or scale would preclude other funding sources."The name "Dia", taken from the Greek word meaning "through", was chosen to suggest the institution's role in enabling artistic projects that might not otherwise be realized.Dia holds a major collection of work by artists of the 1960s and 1970s, on view at Dia:Beacon opened in the Hudson Valley in 2003. Dia additionally maintains long-term site-specific projects in the western United States, New York City, and on Long Island. Dia's permanent collection holdings include artworks by artists who came to prominence during the 1960s and 1970s, including Joseph Beuys, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Agnes Martin, and Andy Warhol. The art of this period represented a radical departure in artistic practice and is often large in scale; it is occasionally ephemeral or site-specific.
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.
We envision a world of equity, justice, and peace where people achieve their full potential and live a life of quality and dignity in harmony with the environment. We are inspired and live by our credo, and our continuous effort to build the capacity of the poor and those who work with them is based on our belief in the following principles: Partnerships: We work in partnership based on mutual respect, knowledge, trust, and help; Teamwork: A multi-disciplinary approach valuing diversity and inclusive communication; Excellence: Highly professional work that demands accountability and good governance; The 4 C's: Individual qualities of Character, Competence, Commitment, and Creativity.
OUR HISTORY Founded in October 1995, P.R.I.D.E., is an organization made up of the LGBT Community and its supporters, of Puerto Rican/Latino(a) descent/heritage. In 1996, we marched for the first time in the Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC. In 1997, we marched for the first time in the Gay Parade in Puerto Rico and led a successful campaign against oppressive HIV laws in Puerto Rico. In 1998, we sponsored events at the LGBT Community Center and collaborated with other LGBT groups of color to best service our constituents. In 1999, we brought the P.R.I.D.E. Awards to Brooklyn’s Audre Lord Project. In 2000, we took time for introspection and re-examination of our structure and purpose. In 2001 we brought the P.R.I.D.E. Awards to the Bronx with the assistance of the Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance. In 2005 we brought the P.R.I.D.E. Awards to Manhattan and we celebrated P.R.I.D.E.’s 10th Anniversary, with the assistance and sponsorship of Latino Gay Men of New York and the Gay and Lesbian Dominican Empowerment Organization. P.R.I.D.E. is redefining Puerto Rican/Latino/People of Color empowerment across the City with the Young Adult Program, Salud Boricua, Volunteer Program, Community Outreach, Health Survey and other programs that will be expanded. P.R.I.D.E. has become an active part of AIDS Walk NY, Rapture on the River Women’s Dance, Community Forums, Conferences, Toy Drives and our Welcoming Seasons Event. Our two new Initiatives will be: Giving back to our Community (G-BOC) by volunteering at different venues that have sponsored P.R.I.D.E.. In addition we are looking into Starting a Hot Line for victims of hate crimes/bullying. P.R.I.D.E. Under the leadership of Lillian Nieves (President since 2010) along with the Board Members and Advisory Board Members continues to support the LGBT Community. In addition to the Board Members, P.R.I.D.E. is also supported by their P.R.I.D.E. Volunteer Corp. (Volunteers are welcome!) P.R.I.D.E. grows at the same pace as our community. In this regard, our Organization is proud to announce that since April 11, 2011, our office is located at the headquarters of the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA). Our new address is: 24 West 25th Street (9th Fl.), New York, NY. 10010, and our office number is 212-675-3288 x 469.
OUR HISTORY Founded in October 1995, P.R.I.D.E., is an organization made up of the LGBT Community and its supporters, of Puerto Rican/Latino(a) descent/heritage. In 1996, we marched for the first time in the Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC. In 1997, we marched for the first time in the Gay Parade in Puerto Rico and led a successful campaign against oppressive HIV laws in Puerto Rico. In 1998, we sponsored events at the LGBT Community Center and collaborated with other LGBT groups of color to best service our constituents. In 1999, we brought the P.R.I.D.E. Awards to Brooklyn’s Audre Lord Project. In 2000, we took time for introspection and re-examination of our structure and purpose. In 2001 we brought the P.R.I.D.E. Awards to the Bronx with the assistance of the Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance. In 2005 we brought the P.R.I.D.E. Awards to Manhattan and we celebrated P.R.I.D.E.’s 10th Anniversary, with the assistance and sponsorship of Latino Gay Men of New York and the Gay and Lesbian Dominican Empowerment Organization. P.R.I.D.E. is redefining Puerto Rican/Latino/People of Color empowerment across the City with the Young Adult Program, Salud Boricua, Volunteer Program, Community Outreach, Health Survey and other programs that will be expanded. P.R.I.D.E. has become an active part of AIDS Walk NY, Rapture on the River Women’s Dance, Community Forums, Conferences, Toy Drives and our Welcoming Seasons Event. Our two new Initiatives will be: Giving back to our Community (G-BOC) by volunteering at different venues that have sponsored P.R.I.D.E.. In addition we are looking into Starting a Hot Line for victims of hate crimes/bullying. P.R.I.D.E. Under the leadership of Lillian Nieves (President since 2010) along with the Board Members and Advisory Board Members continues to support the LGBT Community. In addition to the Board Members, P.R.I.D.E. is also supported by their P.R.I.D.E. Volunteer Corp. (Volunteers are welcome!) P.R.I.D.E. grows at the same pace as our community. In this regard, our Organization is proud to announce that since April 11, 2011, our office is located at the headquarters of the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA). Our new address is: 24 West 25th Street (9th Fl.), New York, NY. 10010, and our office number is 212-675-3288 x 469.
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.
As a volunteer-run nonprofit, NYO comprises a diverse group of people. Our interests and backgrounds are as varied as the city we call home. From Ironman triathletes to recreational paddlers, NYO runs the gambit. Our diversity allows for an exciting and dynamic group whose camaraderie is derived from a shared love of paddling and being on the water. Much like our paddlers, our programs also cover a broad spectrum. We are deeply committed to outreach and have a number of different free programs to engage the community. In addition to our outreach programs, we are also dedicated to developing athletic potential and offer a variety of fitness and skills related sessions. New York Outrigger operates out of Pier 66 Boathouse in Hudson River Park located along the Hudson River at West Side Highway and West 26th Street.
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.
Hudson Guild is a multi-service community center serving those who live, work or go to school in Chelsea, with a focus on those in need. Our work helps knit together a dynamic and multi-faceted community, supporting and empowering individuals as they pursue their personal, family, health, and professional goals. Our activities provide a stable “home away from home” for learning and development, and a safety net for people in economic distress. Building on our roots in the settlement house tradition, Hudson Guild takes an integrated, holistic approach to providing our services and building community. With offerings as varied as community service projects for at-risk teens, mental health counseling for low-income individuals, wellness presentations for seniors and art gallery exhibitions, the Guild works to address and engage the range of needs for its participants.
The program offers internships and seminars in visual, performing and media arts, design, journalism and communications for academic credit. Students at any accredited college or university are eligible to apply. See our website.
RIWW has two main areas of research, training and dissemination: (1) the impact of human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity and their impact on the mental health of and HIV risk; and (2) the mental health challenges and needs of asylum seekers and refugees who flee persecution because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Founded on the belief that teenagers can and must speak for themselves, Urban Word NYC™ (UW) has been at the forefront of the youth spoken word, poetry and hip-hop movements in New York City since 1999. Urban Word NYC presents literary arts education and youth development programs in the areas of creative writing, journalism, college prep, literature and hip-hop. UW provides FREE, safe and uncensored writing workshops to teens year round, and hosts the Annual NYC Teen Poetry Slam, NY Knicks Poetry Slam, local and national youth slams, festivals, reading series, open mics, and more. UW works directly with 15,000 teens per year in New York City alone, and as a steering committee member of the National Youth Spoken Word Coalition, has partner programs in 45 cities. UW also has a vigorous community educator and teacher training series which links inquiry-based classroom practices with the most progressive academic trends in student-centered pedagogy.
the cell is a Twenty First Century Salon (TM) in the heart of Chelsea, whose mission is to incubate new works of art the mine the mind, pierce the heart and awaken the soul.
BalaSole Dance Company believes that the art of dance is for everyone. The company was established to address the following imbalances, which have prevented and/or discouraged individuals from participating or pursuing a career in dance: - Limited artistic freedom given to dance artists in most dance companies - Insufficient multi-ethnic representation of dance artists - Inadequate mentorship given to dance artists with regard to finding their artistic identity and strengthening their professional credentials - Limited opportunities for artistic collaboration in most dance companies - Typecasting restrictions that marginalize dance artists because of age, shape, size, ethnicity, and style - Generally only one stylized form of dance used in a dance company’s repertoire - Below average compensation given to a large number of dance artists working in smaller companies - Scarce opportunities for emerging dance artists to work alongside seasoned performers - Limited opportunities for dance artists to showcase their full artistic talents and identity within a dance company - Limited number of dance company programs providing access to the art of dance to under-served communities such as senior citizens living in senior centers, children and youth from low income families, and adults who don't have formal or prior dance training - Limited opportunities for male and female dance artists to become soloists - Low number of male dance artists entering the field - Limited connection between dance and non-artistic fields
Urban Stages is an award-winning, not-for-profit, Off-Broadway Theatre Company founded in 1984 by current Artistic Director Frances Hill. We have developed into a bigger and more diverse organization since our beginnings. Urban Stages reach thousands of New Yorkers every year in over 100 neighborhoods while also offering theatrical and performance art experiences like no other at our theater in Manhattan (259 West 30th Street). Development and MainStage For over 30 years, Urban Stages have produced dozens of world, American and NYC premieres including Pulitzer Prize Finalist BULRUSHER (2007) by Eisa Davis. We have been honored with awards, nominations and recognition from the Drama Desk, Obie Awards, Audelco, Outer Circle critics and much more. For instance, our world premiere of the musical LANGSTON IN HARLEM by Walter Marks (music and book) and Kent Gash (book and direction) garnered a Drama Desk Nomination, a Joe A. Calloway award and 4 Audelco awards including Best Musical Production of 2010. More recently, our 2014 spring premiere of JIM BROCHU CHARACTER MAN was nominated for a Drama Desk and Outer Theater Critic’s award for Best Solo performance. Many of the plays we produce are found through open submissions via our Development Program and Literary Committee. Before production, plays are offered staged readings (open to the public) where they can see their works handled by professional actors and directors and hear audience feedback. Some plays are offered workshops catered specifically to each project. After production, most plays move on to larger venues such MEN ON THE VERGE OF A HISPANIC BREAKDOWN, by Guillermo Reyes, and MINOR DEMONS by Bruce Graham; both moved to commercial theatres. CHILI QUEEN, a play by newscaster Jim Lehrer, transferred to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. (1989). HONKY (2013) by Greg Kalleres saw a regional run at San Diego Rep. MY OCCASION OF SIN (2012) by Monica Bauers won critical acclaim when it moved to Detroit Rep. Bill Bowers has toured the United States and the world with his two Urban Stages premieres blending mime and theatre – BEYOND WORDS (2012) and UNDER A MONTANA MOON (2002)! Some Urban Stages premieres have even been developed into film and television projects such as SCAR by Murray Mednick, CONVERSATIONS WITH THE GODDESSES by Agapi Stassinopoulos, and COTTON MARY by Alexandra Viets. In addition to plays and musicals, annually we hold a music festival called WINTER RHYTHMS that features famous and up-and-coming Cabaret, musicians, lyricists and other music artists. In 2015, Winter Rhythms was celebrated by the Manhattan Association of Cabaret with a Ruth Kurtzman Benefit Series Award! Outreach For over 20 years, our OUTREACH PROGRAM has brought plays and workshops to all 5 boroughs of NYC in over 200 events a year. We have a repertoire of 20+ multi-cultural programs, ranging from plays that explore science, plays that spotlights historical figures and dance and mime workshops. Each show caters to specific age groups, from toddlers to families to Adult Learners. Many of the neighborhoods we reach (and return to multiple times) have little to no theatre and arts programming. Our programs travel mainly to libraries and non-profit organizations. They are all admission-free for patrons. For artists, our Outreach Program offers paid opportunities. We commission plays, pay royalties and fees allowing writers, directors, designers, actors and teaching artists to be working artists. Under the Outreach Umbrella are our art residencies. We are able to offer extended theater and art related residencies for weeks to months at a time to places like to senior citizens centers, community centers and schools. In the past, we offered programming to LGBTQ homeless centers, centers helping women reclaim their lives from incarceration and drug abuse and various non-profit agencies. Finally, annually we hold a Summer Theater Camp for children 10-14 years old. Professionals teach our campers about all aspects of theatre and the campers collaborate to put on a musical. We offer partial scholarships making our summer theater camp more accessible.
Mission Statement: The Les Paul Foundation inspires innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation and medical research related to hearing. The Les Paul Foundation is an approved IRC 501(c) 3 organization. The Les Paul Foundation: - Awards grants to music, music engineering and sound programs that serve youth. - Establishes music-related scholarships at schools and programs for students. - Provides grants for medical research and programs related to hearing impairment. - Supports public exhibits displaying Les Paul’s life achievements.
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS Ameinu (Our People) American Jewish Committee American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee The Angle Project Anti-Defamation League Auburn Theological Seminary B'nai Jeshurun, New York, NY Bronx Christian Fellowship Church, Bronx, NY The Brotherhood Synagogue, New York, NY Catholic Relief Services Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) Church World Service Concerned Citizens for Syrian Refugees, Michigan City, IN Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, New York, NY Congregation Beth El, South Orange, NJ Congregation Kehillath Israel, Brookline, MA Cure International The Edgar M. Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at NYU Episcopal Relief & Development Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Foa & Son Foundation Orient Bulgaria Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Heart to Heart International HIAS Interfaith Center of NY International Refugee Assistance Project Jamaica Muslim Center, Jamaica, NY Jewish Coalition for Syrian Refugees The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County, Tustin, CA Jewish Council for Public Affairs Jewish Federations of North America The Jewish Theological Seminary Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago London School of Economics and Political Science: Faith Centre Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue National Council of Jewish Women New York Board of Rabbis New York Legal Assistance Group North Carolina Hillel: UNC Chapel Hill Orient for Human Relief Princeton University Office of Religious Life Rabbinical Assembly Rahma Relief Foundation Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism The Riverside Church, New York, NY Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New York, NY Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, New York, NY School for Creative Judaism Shoulder to Shoulder Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Syrian American Council Syrian American Medical Society Syrian American Rescue Network Syrian Emergency Task Force TANENBAUM | Center for Interreligious Understanding Temple Beth Shalom, Palm Coast, FL Temple Emanu-El, Closter, NJ UJA-Federation of New York Union for Reform Judaism Union Theological Seminary Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office United Sikhs United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism U.S. Fund for UNICEF Vassar College Solidarity with Refugees Ve'ahavta World Jewish Congress World Jewish Relief World ORT