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New York metro transit systems add on-demand sign language interpreters

Engadget

Its a classic New York experience. For many New Yorkers, hardened over years of bad weather, prevalent trash and cohabitation with rats, this is just another recurring event thats made less nerve-wracking by experience. Youre riding the subway to work, and suddenly the train stops.

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Creating a Nonprofit Digital Strategy with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge.

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Amazon employees in North Carolina vote against joining union

Fast Company Tech

About three-quarters of employees at an Amazon fulfillment center in Garner, a town located near Raleigh, voted against joining a grassroots labor organization called Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment, the National Labor Relations Board announced Saturday.

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Organizing across generations for civil rights 

Candid

In our case, we found a desire for peer support, community bonding, and empowerment. Show young people there are many levers of social change Beyond street protests and social media activism, it’s important to show young people they can participate in governance by representing their constituents and giving voice to new ideas.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Robin Hood.

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Melinda French Gates will leave foundation if she and Bill Gates can’t ‘work constructively’

The Verge

Now, a new statement from the foundation has offered some clarity: they might not (via The New York Times ). billion over the next five years toward women’s economic empowerment, health, and leadership. Last month, the foundation committed $2.1

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SOS raises 3.4M to add some pizazz to your local tampon vending machine

TechCrunch

“Our machines transform a moment of panic into a moment of empowerment and choice,” said Robina Verbeek, founder and co-CEO at SOS. “We including New York, Florida, California and beyond. We believe that convenient access must be paired with exceptional products and an elevated retail experience.

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