In this Newsletter:

1. Hudson River Museum Exhibit
2. COVID-19 Resources
3. State Budget Analysis and NPW Nonprofit Advocacy Forum
4. Member and Government Events and Resources
5. Grants and Funding Opportunities
6. Upcoming NPW Events and Trainings

Border Cantos | Sonic Border at the Hudson River Museum: Humanitarian Perspective at the wall between US and Mexico
February 12 - May 9

Hudson River Museum is proud to announce the exhibition Border Cantos | Sonic Border, a unique and moving collaboration between photographer Richard Misrach (born in Los Angeles, 1949) and sculptor and composer Guillermo Galindo (born in Mexico City, 1960) that addresses the complexities of the humanitarian situation at the wall between the US and Mexico.

“We are immensely proud to present Border Cantos | Sonic Border at the Hudson River Museum,” states HRM Director and CEO Masha Turchinsky. “Migration is a topic that resonates deeply in our community and this exhibition will cross boundaries in many ways. Using the language of art, Richard Misrach and Guillermo Galindo bring a humanitarian perspective to the political debates that surround the subject of immigration today." 

COVID-19 Resources

Catholic Charities Community Services work with immigrants and refugees for the foreseeable future has shifted remotely but remains in place. Each department (Immigration Legal, Special Projects, Unaccompanied Children, Hotline Services, International Center, and Refugee Resettlement) has engaged staff, existing clients, and prospective clients in ways to continue to meet needs during these very difficult and challenging times. Follow up is being conducted by phone/video. See links below for timely and important resources.

• Immigrants and Refugee Services Update with key phone numbers
• DACA Info Flyer

Westchester Medical Center Health Vaccine Hub – Health Equity Task Force

Educational Resources

Vaccine Basics - Frequently Asked Questions – English, Information About Vaccines Palm Card – English, Information About Vaccines Palm Card – Spanish, Information About Vaccines – English and Spanish

Guidance on the Use of Paid Sick Leave

On March 18, 2020, New York State enacted legislation authorizing sick leave for employees subject to a mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. The law provides paid and unpaid sick leave with access to expanded paid family leave and temporary disability depending on the size of the employer. All employees, regardless of the size of their employer, are entitled to job protection upon return from leave.
Guidance on COVID-19 Sick Leave   New Paid Family Leave for COVID-19

Fiscal Year 2022 NY State Budget Analysis with Citizens Budget Commission and Nonprofit Advocacy Forum
February 19, 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM

The NPW Public Policy Committee invites NPW Members to join this important presentation and discussion. This forum is an opportunity to expand our social impact by working together to best serve the needs of all our clients.

• 9:00 –10:00 AM – NY State Budget Analysis with Citizens Budget Commission

Patrick Orecki, Senior Research Associate, Citizens Budget Commission, will share the CBC’s analysis of the 2022 NY State Budget. There will be time for questions and answers.

• 10:00 – 10:45 AM - Update on NPW Advocacy and Policy Priority Areas – Legislative Items and What is Happening in Our Local Westchester Communities
  
  
• 10:45 – 11:15 AM – Nonprofit Agency Input: NPW Member Agencies share opportunities to understand and support their efforts.

Tom Gabriel, CEO United Way Westchester and Putnam will moderate this part of the event.

Member and Government Events and Resources

Westchester County WOW Awards
Thursday, March 25th

Yonkers Partners in Education is Recruiting New Graduation Coaches! 

YPIE Graduation Coaches develop meaningful bonds with Yonkers students, become invaluable mentors, and provide support and coaching to students as they prepare for college from 9th through 12th grade. Join the YPIE community of more than 200 volunteers dedicated to making college a reality for these students. Learn more at ypie.org/volunteer.

Westchester Affordable Housing Opportunities

• 54 Hunts Place: Located in the hamlet of Chappaqua in the Town of New Castle in Westchester County approximately 32 miles north of Grand Central Station. Click here for Hunts Place Application. Deadline: Feb. 17.  
  
  
• Mayfair Apartments: For Seniors 62+. Mayfair Apartments is located in the Town of Greenburgh in central Westchester County at the entrance road to Westchester Community College. Click here for Mayfair Application. Deadline: Feb. 19.

Help Improve Transportation & Mobility in Westchester

To improve Westchester’s transportation and mobility network, the Westchester County Planning Department is working on a Mobility and Bus Redesign Study.

Sister to Sister International: Salary Negotiating Training

Saturday, February 20th 10:00AM - 11:15 AM
Free Virtual Webinar

Job Fair at Pace Law

Nonprofit Organizations are invited to participate in a virtual Job Fair at Pace Law on March 4-5, 2021. This Job Fair will allow you to interview Pace Law students for part-time or full-time summer opportunities (remote or in-person) as well as entry-level, post-graduate positions, all in one place. Positions need to offer at least partially legal work and oversight by an attorney is required. Pace Law is happy to also post jobs right now and will send you resumes instead of waiting until March. Please email jbacker@law.pace.edu, Asst. Dean for Career and Professional Development, Pace University, Elisabeth Haub School of Law. 

Please visit the NPW Member Events Calendar to find out more and register. To submit your organization's events, please email Emmanuel Segarra-Otero at newsletter@npwestchester.org.

Grants & Funding Opportunities

Impact100 Westchester is excited to announce that the application for one $15,000 Focus Area Award and three $5,000 awards supporting Housing Instability programming is now available. Please read the eligibility requirements below and visit their website to review important information before you apply.

UJA-Federation RFP to Support Vaccine Education
Second Round of Applications due February 25^th

UJA-Federation seeks to support the safety of all New Yorkers by increasing accessibility to the COVID-19 vaccine and combatting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and the lack of education in target communities. This grant opportunity will support community-based organizations that work directly in neighborhoods or with populations with anticipated heightened levels of vaccine hesitancy and/or challenges around vaccine access. This opportunity is for organizations that have not received government funding for vaccine education and outreach. 

White Plains Library Offers Two Valuable Grant and Funding Courses

Even though the computers at the White Plains Library are not in service, did you know that nonprofits can still view FDO Essential from home/office because of the limited access during the pandemic? Learn More:

• Introduction to Finding Grants - March 9th
  
  

• Introduction to Foundation Directory Online (FDO) - June 8th

Please visit NPW's Funding Opportunities webpage for updated funding opportunities.

Upcoming NPW Trainings & Events

• February 23rd - Nonprofit Leadership and Racial Equity: Report from the Building Movement Project/Race to Lead Survey and Panel Discussion
• March 10th - Securing Your Nonprofit’s Future: Building a Solid Fundraising Infrastructure  
• March 18th - The Importance of Good Financial Reporting: Practices that Strengthen Your Nonprofit
• April 8th - Policies and Practices that Promote Physical and Emotional Safety, Vaccine Policies and Other Legal Matters
• April 15th - Developing Your Nonprofit Remote Work Policy
• April 22nd - Planned Giving: Engaging Your Donors to Make a Lasting Impact

Please remember, NPW trainings are open for free to all employees, board members and volunteers of NPW Member Organizations.