Author: Samantha Harris

Fund President, Lisette Nieves, among the City government veterans returning to help the City Council with the migrant influx

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We are excited to announce that President Lisette Nieves has been appointed to the advisory board of the New Arrivals Strategy Team. The team is dedicated to developing comprehensive strategies that support new arrival migrants in their efforts to integrate into society. These strategies prioritize both immediate and long-term needs. As a nonprofit leader of the … Continued

April 30, 2024: Fireside Chat with Dr. Amada Santiago

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Join us on April 30th for an inspiring evening with Dr. Amada Santiago, a first-generation immigrant and esteemed scholar in Latin American and Latinx Studies. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, Dr. Santiago’s journey is one of perseverance and dedication to education. Her work highlights the realities faced by migrant youth and their … Continued

April 2nd, 2024: Inspirame Latina Foundation Panel

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The Inspirame Latina Foundation warmly invites women in leadership to come together on April 2nd for an empowering session on conquering imposter syndrome and embracing your true potential. This is your exclusive invitation to meet six trailblazing women who are redefining leadership, entrepreneurship, and empowerment.   Our Esteemed Panelists: Julissa Alvarez, an influential leader whose … Continued

February 22-25, 2024: Rising Leaders Program Retreat

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Over the last two decades, our President, Dr. Lisette Nieves and her team have driven notable and impactful leadership development initiatives with cross-sectoral leaders and organizations across the country. We are excited to share that she is continuing to build on this work by leading significant capacity building initiatives at Fund for the City of … Continued

March 28, 2024: FCNY Innovation Across Silos Conference

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Join fellow nonprofit and public sector researchers, policymakers, practitioners and thought leaders for a full-day conference dedicated to cross-sector problem solving. Cross-sector innovators break down silos, bridge divides, and find new and creative ways to approach challenges that would be impossible to solve by any single sector or discipline alone. The benefits of cross-sector innovation … Continued

Honoring the Borinqueneers: Book Talk & Signing with Talia Aikens-Nuñez

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  In the ranks of military excellence, few stories resonate with the bravery and endurance exemplified by the Borinqueneers during the Korean War. The 65th Infantry Regiment, primarily composed of Puerto Rican soldiers, stood out for their exceptional bravery and discipline under challenging conditions, overcoming barriers of language and racial discrimination. Their heroic actions ranged … Continued