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 […]
Institute for Community Living on confronting mental health stigmas

A city nonprofit is sparking new conversations between New Yorkers with the goal of breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health. The Institute for Community Living just released a new video where New Yorkers dealing with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction sat down in a Manhattan coffee shop and invited anyone to sit down and ask them […]
Mental Health Awareness Month

This Mental Health Awareness Month, the Institute for Community Living, a nonprofit organization that provides New Yorkers with behavioral health challenges with comprehensive housing, health care, and recovery services to support them in living healthy and fulfilling lives, launched a new anti-stigma video, “Coffee On Us.” Click here to read more
ICL’s ‘Coffee On Us’ Breaks Stigma Through Candid Conversations

The Institute for Community Living (ICL), a nonprofit organization that provides New Yorkers with behavioral health challenges with comprehensive housing, health care, and recovery services to support them in living healthy and fulfilling lives, announced the launch of a new anti-stigma video “Coffee On Us.” Click here to read more
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
Institute for Community Living Provides a New Path to Permanent Housing in 30 Days

As New York City’s homelessness crisis persists, the non-profit Institute for Community Living has launched a first-of-its-kind program to provide a new path to permanent housing for people with histories of homelessness. Our guest is Jose Cotto, Senior Vice President of Residential Treatment at ICL, to discuss “Changing Spaces.” Click here to read more
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 […]