Brooklyn Organization Helps Parents Keep Their Children With Housing and Emotional Support
Jenn Miles grew up in the foster care system. She aged out at the age of 21 after years of cycling in and out of the hospital and various foster homes since the age of two. Now, at 30, Miles holds her six-month-old son on her chest in her own apartment in Crown Heights. Her […]
Notable LGBTQ+ leaders – Troy Boyle Senior Vice President of Care Management Institute for Community Living
Troy Boyle is senior vice president of care management at the Institute for Community Living, a behavioral health nonprofit in this role… Clic here for read the full article
The 2024 Nonprofit Trailblazers
The nonprofit sector plays an integral role in American society, providing care for the most vulnerable individuals and advocating for policy changes that improve people’s lives. The 2024 Nonprofit Trailblazers list recognizes a diverse group of visionary leaders who are carrying out this critical work at mission-driven nonprofit organizations across New York… Clic here to […]
Up the ranks: Jessica Bittner is the new chief people officer at Institute for Community Living (ICL)
The Institute for Community Living (ICL), a nonprofit organisation that provides New Yorkers with behavioural health challenges with housing, healthcare, and recovery services, has appointed Jessica Bittner as its new Chief People Officer, effective February 2024… Click here to read the full article
Cultivating Sensory-Friendly Health Care Environments for Autistic Patients
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and limited or repetitive behaviors. Individuals with ASD might also experience sensory sensitivities, such as heightened responses to lights, sounds, textures, and other environmental stimuli. Click here to read the full article
NYC Health + Hospitals helps homeless patients with medical respite program
It offers patients experiencing homelessness a place to stay for up to 90 days while accessing expanded medical services that are not available in shelter, as part of its Housing for Health initiative. Click here to read the full article
Caribbean Life Impact Awards: Celebrating excellence and community spirit
Over three dozen distinguished honorees were feted Wednesday night as Caribbean Life hosted its annual Caribbean Impact Awards. Click here to read the full article
Exclusive look at unique approach to help people experiencing homelessness in Coney Island
NEW YORK — A first-of-its-kind program in Coney Island is helping people who are experiencing homelessness. Jenny Medina, a mom of three, recently faced the biggest challenge of her life. “Because of my mental health, I kind of lost my job and I had no support system,” she told CBS New York’s Hannah Kliger. “So I turned […]
The Institute for Community Living announced Jessica Bittner as its new chief people office
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Jessica Bittner has been announced as chief people officer at The Institute for Community Living
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