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Friday at Murphy: Is There a Future for Low Income Housing in New York City?
Join us on Friday, February 20th, 2015 8:30 to 10:15 am The highlight of Mayor de Blasio’s State of the City address on Tuesday was his affordable housing initiative, starting with East New York, one of the city’s least well-served neighborhoods. His words were greeted with demands for more details, particularly with regard to balancing…
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Black families’ middle-class crisis
This article originally appeared on The Hill. By Basil Smikle Jr. Congressional Democrats are looking to renew and refine their support for the middle class through increased wage schemes and tax policies. But a spate of current research paints a disconcerting picture of America’s shrinking middle-income households and reveals particular struggles for black Americans, for whom…
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New Economy Coalition Seeks Executive Director
Location: Boston, Massachusetts The New Economy Coalition (NEC) seeks a facilitative and innovative leader to guide the organization at this unique and formative moment. The leader of NEC will build, inspire, and manage a talented staff team as well as a vibrant coalition; keep the board strong and engaged; be a primary public face of the organization;…
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The Surdna Foundation Seeks Program Officer for Sustainable Environments
The Surdna Foundation, a New York City-based family foundation, seeks a Program Officer for its Sustainable Environments Program. The Program Officer will report directly to the Program Director for Sustainable Environments. The Surdna Foundation Created by John E. Andrus in 1917, the Surdna Foundation has assets exceeding $1 billion and an annual grantmaking budget…
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