This Week's Resources
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NYS COVID and MonkeyPox Updates (Plus Info about the Flu and RSV)
A lot of the news around mandates, vaccines and restrictions have been a little confusing so I will list some resources below that might help.
PIX11 COVID Updates - kind of NYC-centric but state information is sometimes included. Link here.
NYS Department of Health COVID website - It's a one stop shop with an info summary at the top. Link here.
Walgreens COVID Index - there's concerns about the accuracy of some COVID trackers but Wallgreens released one based on their tests. Link here.
NYS Vaccine Website - Immunocompromised and high-risk folks are eligible for more boosters. Check here to see the requirements.
Antiviral treatments are accessible to eligible people who are COVID-positive. Visit this link to learn more about eligibility and how to get access to antivirals like Paxlovid
NYC Department of Health Monkeypox Webpage - lots of information and resources about the virus with pictures of the rash included. Find the link here.
NYC Monkeypox vaccine Scheduling Website - Link Here
COVID vs Flu vs RSV info - I found a good article from the washington post that gives information about three viruses that have been spiking this winter. Read the article here.
Hudson Link Employer Toolkit
Our friends at Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison put together an employer toolkit for hiring formerly incarcerated people. Thank you to Sean Pica, Eldredge Blalock, Elisabeth Santiago, and the rest of the team at Hudson Link for this important resource. The toolkit can be found here. If you have any questions about hiring formerly incarcerated people, please contact Elisabeth Santiago from Hudson Link's Alumni Services at esantiago@hudsonlink.org.
Inflation makes food insecurity top of mind for many this holiday season (NPR)
Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot speaks with Morning Edition about food insecurity. It is a 5-minute listen but a transcript is provided. Listen or read here.
How to Help Migrants Seeking Asylum in New York City (The City)
"The number of asylum-seeking people arriving in New York has dropped significantly in recent weeks, relief workers say, but their needs have not.
Hundreds of migrants are still arriving in New York every week, a spokesperson for City Hall said — down from thousands when Adams declared a state of emergency in the city. The numbers could go up again in a number of weeks thanks to a federal judge’s pending order." Read more here.
Part-time Teacher at St. Ann's Afterschool Program
Our friends at St. Ann's Church in Morrisania, the Bronx are looking for a teacher for their after school program. If you want more information, know any good candidates, or have any suggestions contact Wendy Canas at canasw47@gmail.com. The job description can be found here.
How to Navigate Public Transportation in NYC (Documented)
"The advantages of public transportation in New York City are plenty, but the most common benefits are affordability, time saving, and flexibility. In NYC, post-pandemic, on average, 3,357,644 New Yorkers utilize the subway system to commute to work, school, and to return home.
But the subway is the not only means of getting around the five boroughs, as there are also ferries and buses. Here is everything you need to know about the public transportation system in NYC, along with important information to improve your riding experience."
Many of you are well acquainted with NYC's transportation system but for those of you who are not or need a resource to share, this article does a good job of overviewing NYC's public transit offerings. I will also encourage those of you that live outside the city to acquainted with your local public transportation (i.e. Beeline in Westchester[which is free for most of December] or UCAT in Ulster) You can read the article here.
UIDN in the News!
Our friends at Ulster Immigrant Defense Network, a program the supports immigrants in the Mid-Hudson region, at Holy Cross/ Santa Cruz Church were recently highlighted on Spectrum News for their work. Watch or read the feature here.
Community Food Funders Newslink
Community Food Funders has opened up their newsletter to a wider audience (so not just food funders). "Each month, CFF compiles a newsletter with news, articles, reports, and events for those in our region interested in an equitable and sustainable food system." Highlights on this month's newsletter include:
Essay: Philanthropy 1992–2022: What difference can 30 years make? Who was giving in 1992 and in what ways? What was the foundation world like in 1992? What stories were on the front page of the Chronicle of Philanthropy? How many other university-based centers were there at the time? And how does this compare to the current landscape of giving, nonprofits, and philanthropic studies? This essay not only reminds us what things looked like in 1992, but reveals how the practices of giving, the makeup and number of institutions, and the intensity and breadth of research and teaching about philanthropy have all expanded considerably and changed in sometimes dramatic ways.
Article: College students are change-makers: The fight against food waste and food insecurity - Food waste and food insecurity present a troubling paradox found across the globe, in local communities, and on college campuses. Farm-to-Fork (F2F), a free weekly meal and education program of [The Campus Kitchen at the University of Kentucky], provides a case study of leveraging existing resources like student volunteers, CK infrastructure, and campus partners to address college food insecurity. In this case study, we evaluate the pilot model of CK and its F2F Program.
Report: Pathways to Leadership Transition and Leveraging Executive Director Expertise - “Pathways to Leadership Transition and Leveraging Executive Director Expertise” engaged experienced executive directors (ED) of farm and food system nonprofits in an exploration of the dynamics that frequently lead to ED burnout and departure. During a one-day facilitated convening EDs discussed components of their roles that serve as both sources of satisfaction and challenge. While virtually all EDs work through these areas of responsibility every day, they can become particular barriers to preparing for an effective, orderly leadership transition. The [full report] summarizes the root causes and suggested interventions to improve conditions for executive directors.
No Thank You: Why One Foundation Leader Doesn’t Want Gratitude From Grantees, Lisa Pilar Cowan, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Oct 17 2022
Migrant workers among those experiencing food insecurity after Hurricane Ian, Melissa Feito, NPR, Oct 20 2022
I will continue to include highlights from each month's newsletter on our weekly resource round-ups but if you would like to subscribe yourself, the link is here. The link to last month's newsletter is here and their archive is here.
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That's all for this week -- thanks for all you do!