As we head into the holiday season, and witness an uptick in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) as well as flu cases, please be sure to circulate information to your communities and networks about how they can best make use of resources available to them.

Please circulate and utilize an important resource established by the National Institute of Health to help track COVID-19 cases HERE.

SI COAD Partner Super Health Pharmacy now has the MPV vaccine. If you’re concerned that you’re at risk of catching MPV (aka Monkeypox) consider stopping by and getting an MPV vaccine!

Plan Announced to Address Needs for New Yorkers with Untreated Mental Illness: Mayor Adams announced a new pathway forward to address the ongoing crisis of individuals experiencing severe mental illnesses left untreated and unsheltered in New York City’s streets and subways. The Mayor detailed a compassionate new vision to tackle this crisis, beginning with a directive being issued immediately to city agencies and contractors involved in evaluating and providing care to individuals in psychiatric crisis so that more people in need of help receive it.

City Buildings Lit Red for World AIDS Day: Both City Hall and the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building were lit red in recognition of World AIDS Day. “New York City stands united in the fight against HIV and AIDS, and today we show our support for those living with HIV/AIDS and honor those we’ve lost to this epidemic,” said Mayor Adams.

Lifestyle Medicine Foundational Training Offered to Every NYC Health Care Practitioner: Mayor Adams and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) announced a new partnership — as a result of a massive $44 million investment by ACLM — to provide every New York City health care practitioner with free introductory training in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, enabling practitioners to integrate evidence-based content into their clinical practice to treat certain health conditions. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses evidence-based, therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and Type 2 diabetes. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine — a healthful plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections — also provides effective prevention for many common chronic conditions.

In June, thousands of workers showed up at City Hall to demand #JustPay, and the result was a $60 million pot of money for human services workers in the City budget.

funds – but created further delays by telling human services providers they’ll need to proactively request and distribute those funds to workers, rather than just sending them to workers directly.

Click here for more information on the City's $60 million Workforce Investment that you can share with your team.

As this funding rolls out, please continue to share your questions and concerns so that we can get you answers and ensure uniform implementation. On behalf of HSC, we are so grateful for what we have accomplished together. Stick with us in the coming months to help the sector make our voices heard and strengthen our advocacy in the movement to #JustPay!

Please answer this anonymous survey to hep Staten Island Community Partnership and our city's leaders understand what you are experiencing and what your community needs.

Please scan the QR code to complete this survey and have an opportunity to win a VISA gift card or other prizes!

Send your nominations to here . Winners will be contacted, and names will be announced on our social media platforms on 12/30/2022.

The theme is “Practice Makes Progress.” Join for a day full of information, inspiration, and opportunities to connect, learn, and share with each other. We are thrilled to announce Attorney General of the State of New York Letitia James will be our Special Guest at the 2022 Annual Conference on Thursday, December 8.

Yes, And presents recent work in video, performance, painting, photography, installation, drawing, and more. Together, thirty-six artists express themes of connectivity, resilience, and vitality, reflecting this time in history when a global pandemic continues to teach us the fundamental importance of relationships and the meaning of place. This hyperlocal exhibition references life on an island, legacies of self-determination, land development over time, and the enduring power of nature.

This year we are celebrating community, friendship, and supporting small business. Drop off your toys at Lyfe Shop Cafe ( 73 Wave St) between 12 pm - 8 pm until Dec. 14. Toys will be distributed at 2 upcoming giveaways. Please dress warm and bring a bag/cart.

Richmond University Medical Center - Job Fair

Bring your resume and be part of their team! Visit RUMCSI for more opportunities.

Applications are open for the 2023 Cause Effective Fellows Program, designed for professionals of color in fundraising!

Applications are being accepted (now through January 13th) from candidates nationwide for our 4th year of the Cause Effective Fellows Program: Advancing Leaders of Color in Fundraising. Join a cohort of senior development professionals who want to elevate their leadership skills, strengthen their voice as change agents, and create transformational partnerships to support their organizations through fundraising practices based in diversity, equity and inclusion. The program will launch on February 8, 2023 and run through June 2023 via Zoom.

Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries & soup kitchens.

NYC Well: Free, confidential mental health support in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173.

Mental Health For All: A comprehensive hub with helplines and services that offer a range of free, direct support to meet the needs of all New Yorkers.

Buildings After Hours: Free in-person information session with DOB staff every Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM at your local borough office.

Notify NYC: Enroll for free in New York City’s dedicated emergency public communications program.

311: Non-emergency municipal services available online, by texting 311-692, or by calling 3-1-1 from within the City or 212-NEW-YORK outside the five boroughs. TTY service is also available by dialing 212-504-4115.

Responsibilities: Reporting to Executive Director Ciro Galeno, Jr., the Grant Writing Consultant is responsible for the research, preparation, and tracking of grant proposals and reports to existing foundation and government funders. Final submission will be executed by Mr. Galeno. The Consultant will also utilize the organization’s Fundraising Plan to determine the most likely sources of new income for the Noble Maritime Collection and, over the course of the contract, develop proposals to be submitted to new sources of foundation and corporate funding. The Consultant will expand the existing prospect list to add new foundation and corporate sources. The Consultant will work with program staff to develop compelling narratives about the unique position that the Noble Maritime Collection holds in relationship to the history of Staten Island, local maritime history and culture, 19th through 21st century art, the history of immigration, and art forms including painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, and storytelling. The Consultant may be asked to meet with the museum’s Fundraising Committee on a quarterly basis, and/or report at meetings of the Board of Trustees. 

Pay Rate: The Consultant will be paid an hourly rate of $65, for a maximum of 300 hours. Payment will be made monthly and based on the number of hours worked. The Consultant will be responsible for submitting monthly invoices to the Executive Director

How to Apply: Please email a written cover letter and resume to Executive Director Ciro Galeno Jr. at jobs@noblemaritime.org. Finalists will be expected to provide two writing and budget samples plus three references at an appropriate point in the process. No phone calls, please. 

VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is hiring for a Staten Island Borough Coordinator for 10 hrs a week (Hybrid) with a salary rage $19 - $23/ hr.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Amy Gordon at amygor2@aol.com.

As you have likely noticed, we now share member events on our social media pages, as well as our FREE online Nonprofit Events Calendar. So, check it out to see what events and fundraisers are coming up!

And remember to list your upcoming events on the Nonprofit Events & Fundraisers Community Calendar – A shared calendar for nonprofits & partners to share their major events & fundraisers so as to avoid overlapping events/conflicts in scheduling. Add your events to the Staten Island Nonprofit Events & Fundraisers Community Calendar here.

We have set up a Google Group/listserv for Nonprofit Staten Island Members interested in fundraising/development/communications/event planning. To join and be able to dialogue directly with your colleagues about questions and exchange ideas, please send an email to SI-nonprofit-fundraisers+subscribe@googlegroups.com. You can then send posts directly to that email to communicate with other members of the group, view the discussions/group members on the Google Group page, and also adjust your settings there. To add other Nonprofit Staten Island members involved in fundraising/development/comms/event planning, please have them request to join by sending an email to the same address: SI-nonprofit-fundraisers+subscribe@googlegroups.com. Note: this listserv is for members current on dues only. To confirm your membership status, contact admin@sinfpa.org.