In This Newsletter:

• Governor’s Business Navigator Toolkit Initiative 
• NPW Events & Recaps
• Advocacy Spotlight: MorDance
• Member and Community Events & Resources
• Funding
• USDOJ Grant Opportunities
  
• Funding Available for Priority Mental and Behavioral Health Needs

The Child Care Council of Westchester (the Council) is part of an effort to better understand employer benefits in New York. Employer-sponsored child care benefits are an investment in the workforce that can yield significant returns - reducing absenteeism and turnover, boosting productivity, attracting talent, and enhancing the overall workplace culture. Please take 8 to 10 minutes to complete this short survey. All responses will be reported only for aggregate results statewide and by community. Business Navigator PDF. Child Care Council Letter & More Information.

Upcoming NPW Affinity Groups

Regional Nonprofit Member Meet-Ups - Next Up: Sound Shore on June 26th. Join fellow NPW Nonprofit members for a chance to come together in a relaxed setting, foster connections with colleagues, meet new peers, and engage in meaningful discussions about shared concerns and opportunities. Please note: Meet Ups are for our Nonprofit members only. Roundtable introductions starting at 2:30 PM. 

June 27, 9:00 - 10:15 AM, Virtual: Your AI Adoption Plan

July 11, 9:00 - 10:00 AM, Virtual: Political Campaign Activities for 501c3 Nonprofit Organizations: Permitted and Prohibited Actions - Guidelines for Staff and Board Members

September 12, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, WLS: Advocacy Learning Lab 

NPW is appreciative of all our program sponsors - learn about them HERE.

Request for Letters of Support for MorDance's Congressionally Directed Spending Proposal

MorDance is seeking letters of support for Senator Gillibrand's formal request for MorDance to receive $4,491,000 in congressionally directed spending. These funds will be used to purchase and develop a permanent home for MorDance at 86 Main Street in Yonkers, NY. This new center will allow MorDance to expand its impactful programs and further its mission of inspiring civic engagement, fostering social responsibility, and championing environmental stewardship through the art of dance.

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The NPW Member Advocacy Platform is an opportunity for member organizations to share information with the goal of creating awareness and potential action related to issues impacting the nonprofit sector, the people served and the nonprofit workforce. This platform is informational and does not equal an endorsement of any legislative or other action by Nonprofit Westchester. 

Money Matters: On June 13th, NPW ELP alums had the opportunity to learn from M&T Bank experts on the best strategies to invest for their bright futures. 

Thank you to our Emerging Leaders program sponsor M&T Bank and thank you to our presenters for leading such an engaging and informative program:

• Brian Barry, Senior Wealth Investment Advisor, Wilmington Trust 
• Mariely Moronta-Sanchez, Regional CRA Officer, M&T Bank

On June 18th, NPW Emerging Leader alumni gathered for a fun evening of food and drinks at the Westchester Library System. It was a great opportunity for alumni to reconnect and share updates and good news since graduating from NPW’s Emerging Leaders Program, which began in 2019. We are excited to continue fostering these connections and supporting our alumni’s professional growth.

A huge thank you to Dana Hysell, Chair of NPW’s ELP Advisory Committee and Outreach Services Specialist at the Westchester Library System, for planning and organizing this fantastic event. As always, a big thank you to the Westchester Library System for hosting us.

Northern Westchester Meet-Up at CHHOP - Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill. 

Our Regional Nonprofit Meet-Ups continued in Northern Westchester on June 20th with an inspiring group of nonprofits. These passionate organizations came together to meet new colleagues, share their missions, and explore collaboration opportunities. Thanks for joining us: Cancer Support Team, Feeding Westchester, Federated Conservationists of Westchester, Hope’s Door, Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, New Era Creative Space, Pro Bono Partnership, The Stem Alliance, Transportation Resources Access, Westchester Library System. Learn more about each organization.

Shout out to the amazing hosts at Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP) and their CEO Cynthia Knox! 

Nonprofits on the Sound Shore: Join us on June 26th for your regional meet-up in Port Chester. Free & open to NPW nonprofit members only - register here.

Disabilities Affinity Group: Over 35 participants joined the NPW Disabilities Affinity group on June 21 to learn from experts about the new federal regulations to strengthen protections against disabilities discrimination. 

Enormous thanks to our presenters for such a timely and informative program:John Herrion, Associate Counsel, NYS Division of Human Rights and Susan Scheer, Senior Director, Healthcare Access, VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. If you missed it, you can view the PDF of the presentation here. 

Virtual Workshop on Government Funding for Arts & Culture and Historic Preservation: June 27, 2:30 PM

The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand invites you to attend an informational Zoom webinar on Government Funding for Arts & Culture and Historic Preservation. Representatives from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) will be on hand to discuss how to apply for a wide range of state and federal funding programs. Register HERE.

21-Day Social Justice & Equity Challenge: June 17 - Jul 19

United Way, YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester, and the Westchester Center for Racial Equity are hosting the 2024 21-Day Social Justice & Equity Challenge. We are proud to be a community partner - join us now. Sign up at www.westchesterequitychallenge.org.

CHI Homeownership Expo: June 29

ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, earning above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what’s needed to survive in the current economy. ALICE workers include childcare providers, home health aides and cashiers — those working low-wage jobs, with little or no savings and one emergency from poverty.

Though wages for the lowest paid jobs have risen across the country at the fastest rate in four decades, the number of households struggling to get by in Westchester grew by approximately 7,500. As a result, 36% of households in Westchester County were living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new update from United Way of Westchester and Putnam and its research partner United For ALICE. To read the update and access interactive dashboards that provide data on financial hardship at the state, county and local levels, visit UnitedForALICE.org/New-York.

Transgender Equity Study

The report found that transgender people face higher rates of unemployment, lower incomes, less educational attainment and higher rates of justice involvement due to discrimination.

NPW Members: Have your upcoming event listed on our widely viewed Nonprofit Community Calendar and use it as a scheduling resource.

New USDOJ Grant Opportunities for Community-Based Violence Intervention/Prevention, Community Safety, and Justice-Focused Organizations

FY24 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance Program, Deadline: July 30, 2024

• This program seeks to provide a range of training and technical assistance (TTA) to grantees and the field at large under the Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative. 

FY24 Training and Technical Assistance for Justice-Focused Community-Based Organizations, Deadline: July 17, 2024

• This program provides for the development, operation, and management of a training and technical assistance (TTA) program for justice-focused community-based organizations directly serving communities disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and victimization. Webinar: July 1

FY24 Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation, Deadline: August 9, 2024

This program supports new and innovative strategies for preventing and reducing crime, improving community safety, and strengthening criminal justice system outcomes. Webinar: July 2

$31.4 Million in Funding Available for Priority Mental and Behavioral Health Needs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced notices of funding opportunities aimed at improving behavioral health for racial and ethnic minorities, and other underserved populations, providing training and technical assistance to programs serving these populations, and integrating primary and behavioral health care. The funding totals $31.4 million and supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address the mental health and overdose crises, two key pillars of the President’s Unity Agenda for the nation, as well as continuing efforts to advance heath equity and address the consistent and disproportionate impact of HIV on racial and ethnic minorities. More Information.

2024 Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award Competition Now Open

The Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award recognizes outstanding nonprofit organizations in the United States that have shown exemplary leadership by facilitating partnerships with public, private, or social sector leaders. Application deadline is July 1, 2024.

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