| Assurance Wireless by Virgin Mobile |
Assurance Wireless is a worry free way to stay connected.
The program provides the following benefits:
* Free basic phone and 250 free voice minutes added automatically monthly
* No annual contract or fees
* Nationwide Sprint network coverage
* Voicemail, Call Waiting and Caller ID
* 911 Access
* Free calls to customer care
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| Click here to access the NY Makes Work Pay website |
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| The New York Makes Work Pay Initiative (NYMWP) is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Comprehensive Employment Systems Medicaid Infrastructure Grant. The grant is administered on behalf of New York State by the New York State Office of Mental Health and Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene. NYMWP builds upon New York's rich history of engaging in employment systems change efforts to affect positive work outcomes for New Yorkers with disabilities. The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and their management partners Cornell University’s Employment and Disability Institute (EDI) and Syracuse University’s Burton Blatt Institute (BBI), and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) work together with the state agencies and organizations comprising the membership of the Governor's Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council's Employment Committee (MISCC) in designing and implementing this comprehensive statewide strategy to close the employment gap for individuals with disabilities.
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Great News for GED-Seekers...
GED COMPASS Website
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| Click here to access the GED Compass Website |
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| Click here to read the Press Release |
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Last fall, Community Service Society's From Basic Skills to Better Futures report revealed shocking deficiencies in New York's GED system: New York State has the lowest GED passage rate in the country. Indeed, for 1.6 million NYC residents who lack a high school diploma or the equivalent, a failing GED system is unacceptable. The report stirred debate and helped create a sense of urgency to improve the GED system.
We are pleased to report that progress has been made toward this goal. A group led by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the New York City Department of Education, the Department of Small Business Services, and the New York Community Trust have developed and launched GED COMPASS, a web portal that wil make it easier to register and prepare for the GED test. This is an important first step in providing a meaningful second chance education system that helps all New Yorkers contribute to and benefit from our city's economy.
We encourage you click on the links to view the new website and read the press release announcing the launch.
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PHOENIX HOUSE CAREER ACADEMY
50 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 222-6621
An adult Business and Trade School accredited by the NYS Department of Education
Courses offered:
* GED Classes and GED Test Prep
* Building Maintenance & Mechanical Systems (6-month training)
* Carpentry & Woodworking (6-month training)
* Office Procedures / Computer Skills (6-month training)
* Culinary Arts (6-month training)
* Cosmetology (7-month training)
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Beyonce Cosmetology Center |
Training Programs at the Career Academy |
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| Click here to access NYAGRA transgender health care provider directory |
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| In August 2004, the New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy (NYAGRA), the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) and the Gender Identity Project (GIP) of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center came together to organize three public forums on access to health care for members of the transgender community. Hosted by the Center, the three forums focused on the pervasive discrimination and insensitivity that transgendered and gender-variant people face when trying to access on health care in New York City and its metropolitan area. Out of those public meetings, the three partner organizations formed the Transgender Health Initiative of New York (THINY), a community organizing project whose goal is to ensure that transgendered and gender non-conforming people can access health care in a safe, respectful and non-discriminatory manner.
Click on the link to access the directory.
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| Click here to read about Sectoral Employment Research Study |
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| Tuning In to Local Labor Markets: Findings From the Sectoral Employment Impact Study
Over the past two decades, an innovative approach to workforce development known as sectoral employment has emerged, resulting in the creation of industry-specific training programs that prepare unemployed and underskilled workers for skilled positions and connect them with employers seeking to fill such vacancies. In 2003, with funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, P/PV launched the Sectoral Employment Impact Study to rigorously assess whether mature, nonprofit-led sector-focused programs could increase the earnings of disadvantaged workers and job seekers. P/PV selected three organizations to participate in the study—an employer/union association, a social venture and a human service organization.
Click on the link to read about the complete study and findings.
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Explaining the 2009 NY Rockefeller Drug Law Reforms
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In April 2009, Governor David Paterson signed legislation enacting real reform of the NY Rockefeller Drug Laws. Such changes include eliminating mandatory minimums and returning judicial discretion in most (but not all) drug cases; reforming sentences; expanding drug treatment and alternatives to incarceration; and allowing resentencing of some currently incarcerated people who are serving sentences under the old laws. With these reforms, New York begins its shift away from the Rockefeller Drug Law regime, and toward an approach to drug policy based on public health and safety.
The above document will explain in detail the 2009 Reform Legislation of the NY Rockefeller Drug Laws. Take some time to familiarize yourself with them.
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| What is a Rehabilitation Counselor?
Research and Access Journal Articles
Online Library
Rehabilitation Counseling Organizations
Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Providers of New York State
www.asapnys.org
The Hope Program
www.thehopeprogram.org
Times Square Ink
www.timessquareink.org
Housing Works
www.housingworks.org
Administration for Children & Families
Assets for Independence (AFI) is a Federal program that provides grants for Individual Development Account projects that empower individuals and families to move up out of poverty.
www.acf.hhs.gov/assetbuilding/
BATF
Brooklyn Aids Task Force
www.batf.net
Family and Corrections Network (FCN)
Family and Corrections Network (FCN) is an organization for and about families of prisoners. We offer information, training and technical assistance on children of prisoners, parenting programs for prisoners, prison visiting, incarcerated fathers and mothers, hospitality programs, keeping in touch, returning to the community, the impact of the justice system on families, and prison marriage. With over 150,000 visitors a year, this site is the gateway to practice, policy and research on families of prisoners.
Family and Corrections Network publishes FCN REPORT, the only national publication devoted to families of prisoners
www.fcnetwork.org
The Foundation Center
The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy.
www.fdncenter.org
Department of Health (New York State)
Grants and Funding Opportunities
www.health.state.ny.us/funding
H.I.T.E.
Health Information Tool for Empowerment
www.hitesite.org
JAN
NY Charities
NYCharities.org is a free web site dedicated to helping everyone donate whatever they can... time or money or talent... to New York State's 60,000 charities. Events and trainings
www.nycharities.org
Tides Foundation
Since 1976, Tides Foundation has worked with donors committed to positive social change. We put resources and people together--strengthening community-based nonprofit organizations and the progressive movement through innovative grantmaking.
Tides awards grants in these issue areas (listed alphabetically):
Civic Participation
Economic Development
Economic and Racial Justice
Environment
Environmental Justice
LGBTIQ Communities
HIV/AIDS
Native Communities
Progressive Media, Arts and Culture
Violence Prevention
Women's Empowerment and Reproductive Health
Youth Organizing and Development
www.tidesfoundation.org
Social Security Administration Links
www.socialsecurity.gov
See http://www.socialsecurity.gov/websitepolicies.htm for the protocols.
Additional information and sample buttons/banners are available at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/linking/index.html
http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main
National HIRE Network
National HIRE Network, go to https://id288.securedata.net/lac/donation/form.php
Helping Individuals with criminal records Reenter through Employment
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