A CAMBA Night to Remember!
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Photo left (left-to-right): Christopher Zarra, Sheldon Lobel, Joanne M. Oplustil, Eric Enderlin and Katherine O'Neill. Photo right: Board member Richard Roberts
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It was a CAMBA Night Out to remember on October 24th as our gala fundraiser attracted a large group of enthusiastic attendees at this annual event. We honored two extraordinary New Yorkers whose organizations have contributed to our success:
Sheldon Lobel
, Founder of Sheldon Lobel PC;
and
Eric Enderlin
, President of NYC's Housing Development Corporation. During the evening's program, the audience viewed the latest
CAMBA video
highlighting our work and accomplishments. The gala raised more than $700,000 thanks to our sponsors and auction donors. This money will allow us to provide critical services to help our struggling neighbors transform their lives.
We are especially grateful for the 50 plus staff and volunteers who helped make the evening a success, including
Jordan Short
from Brooklyn-based furniture and design store
west elm
. west elm donated wonderful items to the auction, which Jordan organized for display along with other donated items.
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CAMBA Staff Saluted at the Gala
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Also, at CAMBA Night Out 2019, we honored our longest serving staff members. Those serving 25 years or more received acknowledgement, applause and a special gift hand-picked by President and CEO Joanne M. Oplustil.
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Some of the staff honorees top photo (l-r): Angeles Delgado, Fannie Manning, Claire Harding-Keefe, Anh Vu, Susanna Goltser, Katherine O'Neill, Johann Rohlehr, Joanne M. Oplustil, Valerie Barton-Richardson, Rang Ngo, Shawn Quallo and Joan Reddie. Bottom photo: Katherine O'Neill and Kathy Dros
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Among those honored:
Valerie Barton-Richardson
, Executive Vice President,
Robin Dean
, Case Manager,
Angeles Delgado
, Vice President,
Kathy Dros
, Executive Vice President,
Susanna Goltser
, Program Manager,
Claire M. Harding-Keefe
, Senior Vice President,
Lorelie Lombardo
, Vice President,
Fannie Manning
, Receptionist,
Rang Ngo
, Executive Vice President,
Shawn Quallo
, Program Manager,
Joan Reddie
, Program Manager,
Eileen Reilly
, Vice President,
Annette Rivera
, Program Director,
Luz Rivera
, Program Director,
Johann Rohlehr
, Maintenance Worker,
Anh Vu
, Bookeeper and
Ernestine Washington
, Case Manager.
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Park Slope Women's Shelter Media Lab
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At the Media Lab ribbon-cutting (left-to-right) CAMBA Recreation Supervisor Daisy Tan, Council Member Brad Lander and Talisha Easterling, Director of the Park Slope Women's Shelter
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A great big thanks to Council Member Brad Lander and voters from Community District 39 for making a new Media Lab possible at the Park Slope Women's Shelter. The Lab was among the projects put to a vote in Lander's participatory budget process for 2019--and we won! Along with receiving the most votes, the Lab received $14,000 for computer, cameras, desks and minor renovations to the Lab room. All celebrated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 15th.
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Landscape of CAMBA Gardens II in Wingate.
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Executive Vice President
David Rowe
of CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc. (CHV) believes landscape is integral to developing affordable housing. David spoke with
Enterprise
, a nonprofit that brings together nationwide know-how, partners, policy leadership and investment to multiply the impact of local affordable housing development, about his landscape design ideas in 10 Years, 10 Big Ideas on the Enterprise website's
blog
.
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500 Meals for 500 Families
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While most of us are getting excited and planning our own holiday meals, many New Yorkers are struggling to put a simple meal on the table.
It is estimated that n
early 1.2 million New Yorkers face hunger every year, including one in five New York City children.
Won't you
start your own giving season today by helping us provide 500 Holiday Meals for 500 Families? Your gift will help provide the necessary fixings to make this Thanksgiving dinner special for struggling New Yorkers. Please
donate today
to our effort in partnership with the
Bklyner
.
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A Boost for Small Business Services
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Celebrating our partnership with Noah Bank representatives (left-to-right) CAMBA's Isaac Roldan, Valerie Barton-Richardson, Noah Bank's Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Terry K. McEwen, Joanne M. Oplustil, Noah Bank's Community Reinvestment Officer Rose Laserow, and CAMBA's Janet Miller, Eileen Riley and Tom Dambakly.
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CAMBA Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has a new partnership with Noah Bank which includes $100,000 in loan capital. CAMBA EDC will leverage these loan funds to provide necessary funding to immigrant, low income and disadvantaged entrepreneurs in Brooklyn and other parts of NYC. These loan funds, coupled with EDC's existing technical assistance, will enhance CAMBA's ability to help entrepreneurs qualify for traditional forms of financing in the future.
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Health Homes Help on Video
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The Community Health Network, which includes CAMBA's Health Link program, has produced a
public service announcement video (PSA
) highlighting CAMBA's work with one of our clients, Malcolm (photo left). The PSA’s goal is to increase the awareness of the Health Home Care Coordination program and services to show how they can improve the lives of patients. "We wanted to highlight the work being done by the Care Management Agencies [like CAMBA] through the story of their client Malcolm, who has had success obtaining employment and has seen improvement with his medical issues and overall feeling of dignity and self-worth," said Ryan Harris, Director of Health Home Quality for CHN. The video will also provide teaching and information opportunities for providers to discuss the Health Home program.
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DV and Breast Cancer Awareness
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The Magnolia House for Women's shelter hosted an uplifting event raising awareness of Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence issues on October 23
rd
. Participants gathered for presentations on the importance of breast self-examinations. It was followed by an interactive “Dating Game” that focused on the many forms of abuse in a relationship. Through the game, those attending discussed the power and control that is at the root of all abusive relationships. A representative from the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic and Gender Violence made a presentation about the number of persons impacted by this type of violence and the resources available to them through the Family Justice Center. State Senator Roxanne Persaud also attended the event.
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Students at PS 92 taking part in the Lights On Literacy effort
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CAMBA after-school programs participated in Lights On After-School on October 24th, an opportunity to demonstrate how important after-school learning is for youth. This year’s theme was Lights on Literacy because literacy is a foundation for learning and enrichment. Across CAMBA after-school programs, youth participated in a range of activities, including combining literacy with social emotional learning skills. At CAMBA's Kids Unlimited at PS 92, youth read the story "Wings" about an outcast who was scolded and shamed because he was different. The youth then wrote a small message of encouragement to someone who is having a bad day—and learned a key lesson about the power of words.
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Fall Harvest at CAMBA Gardens II
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Autumn is harvest time for most growers, including staff and residents tending to the bountiful garden at CAMBA Gardens II in Wingate. About 70 families and children enjoyed a feast of fresh veggies from the garden, including herbs and cauliflower, and other foods on October 9th. Staff got into the mood by wearing farming gear, grilling the meals outdoors, and also provided music by a D.J.
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Where you can find your next career path
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CAMBA offers excellent career opportunities to candidates who are interested in growing with one of New York City's largest multi-service nonprofit providers. Please visit
CAMBA.org/careers
to learn more about our programs and achievements.
CAMBA is hiring for the following positions:
- Accountant I, Fiscal Department, Affiliated Corps. and Performance-Based Unit --details here
- Attorney, CAMBA Legal Services, Housing Unit (Brooklyn)--details here
- Attorney, CAMBA Legal Services, Immigration Unit (DYCD)--detailshere
- Attorney, CAMBA Legal Services, Housing Unit (Staten Island)--details here
- Supervisor II (Clinical), Magnolia House Women's Shelter--details here
- Recreation Coordinator, Flagstone Family Center--details here
- Client Care Supervisor, Kings Inn Family Center--details here
- Program Manager, Scattered Site Housing Program (Temporary)--details here
- Client Care Supervisor, Flagstone Family Center--details here
- Client Care Supervisor, Park Avenue Residence--details here
- Clinical Coordinator, Scattered Site Housing Program (SSHP)--details here
- Director of Security and Operations, Magnolia House Women's Shelter--details here
- Director of Training, Human Resources Department--details here
- Program Supervisor, HomeBase--details here
- Supervising Attorney Housing, CAMBA Legal Services (CLS)--details here
- Supervisor I, Opportunity House Men's Shelter--details here
- Supervisor II (Clinical), Gabriel House Supportive Housing Program-- details here
- Supervisor II (Clinical), The Kings Inn Family Shelter--details here
- Assistant Director, CAMBA's Cornerstone at Brevoort Cornerstone--details here
- Assistant Director, CAMBA's Cornerstone at Sheepshead Bay Community Center--details here
- Clinical Program Manager, Health Home--details here
- Director of Security and Operations, The Kings Inn Family Shelter--details here
- Operations Coordinator, Scattered Site Housing Program--details here
- Prevention Coordinator, Young Men's LGBTQ HIV Project--details here
- Program Director, CAMBA Opportunity House Men's Shelter--details here
- Program Director, CAMBA's Cornerstone at Sheepshead Bay Community Center--details here
- Project Manager, CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc.--details here
- Supervisor I, CAMBA Initiating Change Around Reproductive Empowerment (iCARE)--details here
- Case Manager II, Via Vyse Supportive Housing--details here
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CAMBA's History of Innovation
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CAMBA connects New Yorkers to opportunities through its dedicated staff, who are trained to provide solutions to the biggest challenges of life in New York.
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