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Last night CEO Ron Bergamini was honored at the Alley Pond Environmental Center Green Gala. Thank you to Council member Paul Vallone for presenting Ron with the award. This annual gala is vital to the organization by raising funds for the center and aids in the resources needed to reach their goal of establishing awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment and to preserving nature in an urban setting.
The holidays are synonymous with toys and gift giving. It is a joyous time for most. But, for struggling families it is a time of stress and anxiety. Parents want their children to experience the joy and excitement of receiving the toys of their dreams. Thankfully, holiday toy drives help fill the need.
Every year we pick an organization that is in need of some extra love during the holiday season. This year we have partnered with Center for Hope and Safety and their Holiday Gift Drive.
About The Center for Hope and Safety: The Center for Hope and Safety is founded on the vision and belief that every person has the right to be safe, empowered, and free from violence and the fear of violence. Central to this belief, CHS seeks to eliminate domestic violence.
We will be collecting new toys and clothing items to donate to the center now until Friday, December 14th. They have asked for the following items:
Attention all NYC Customers:
As unemployment falls to nearly 4 percent, a 17-year low, employers are finding it hard to find the right employees. Expanding the applicant pool to include individuals with criminal records is becoming increasingly necessary and attractive.
Action is happy to partner with Cornell University's ILR School, in their partnership with When People Work, GOSO, Defy Ventures and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, at their Reimagining Employment Summit: An Untapped Talent Pool. Join us for this unique program to learn from employers, including our own CEO Ron Bergamini as the keynote speaker, about their successful approach to hiring justice-involved citizens. Hear from three organizations, When People Work, GOSO and Defy Ventures, how they can work with you to find the right employee to suit your needs.
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Jayden Salomon
Giving you an up-close look at the impact that the Hope and Heroes organization and Columbia University Medical Center has on the children it treats in the tri-state.
This is Jayden's story...
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