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Today is #GivingTuesday — a day where global generosity unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities. ![]()
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This #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to one, or a few, of our valued partners. Each of our partners does important work that makes a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and communities every single day.![]()
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Take a look through our partners on our website (abhealth.us/healthy-alliance-ipa/partners/) to find organizations with a mission that means the most to you. Whether it's food assistance, housing + shelter, health care coordination, mental + behavioral health, or another meaningful service, we have many deserving partners ready to make a difference with any donation — no matter how big or small.
Providing healthy school meals at no cost for each student in New York State—regardless of income—is a critical investment in the health and well-being of New York’s students, ending child hunger in schools, and building equity in our education and health system.![]()
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Hunger Solutions New York is asking organizations statewide to sign their sign-on letter urging Gov. Hochul to include Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids in the 2023 Executive Budget, ensuring every K-12 student in New York has equal access to a nutritious breakfast and lunch at school to support their health and academic success.![]()
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This is a critical time to invest in school meals with current federal waivers set to expire in June 2022, effectively ending free meals for nearly 800,000 students across 2,000 schools in New York.![]()
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The sign-on deadline is tomorrow, Dec. 1. Sign their letter today here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWzhjk6DIxsfNNYpCreUxRXaca_eYM_ogldM1VXPgWAht23A/viewform
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Check it out!❗❗ It was an exciting day we're honored to have been a part of!![]()
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Today, we joined Daniel McCoy - Albany County Executive and Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, as well as many others who have done important work for our communities this past year, to accept the 2021 Erastus Corning, 2nd Achievement Awards for Intermunicipal Cooperation for adaptation and response to the impacts of COVID-19!![]()
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We worked with Albany County Executive McCoy, Albany Mayor Sheehan, and so many others to create a pre-registration system for COVID-19 vaccination and community vaccination clinics. ![]()
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Our Senior Director of Community Empowerment, Keshana Owens-Cody, spoke alongside McCoy and Sheehan thanking everyone involved. Throughout this process, we learned a lot – pivoted often, grew from our mistakes, and adjusted our perspectives – but what never wavered was our shared goal of fostering a community wherein everyone has a fair and just right to be as healthy as possible.![]()
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Thank you to the Capital District Regional Planning Commission for highlighting successful collaboration amongst our communities! Working together, in the best interest of our communities, can effect real change.![]()
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If you missed the press release, read it here: abhealth.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CDRPC-Corning-Awards-Press-Release-21.11.23.pdf
We're proud to share we've been named a recipient of the 2021 Erastus Corning, 2nd Achievement Awards for Intermunicipal Cooperation by the Capital District Regional Planning Commission!![]()
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The Erastus Corning, 2nd Achievement Awards for Intermunicipal Cooperation recognize municipalities and organizations whose efforts have significantly contributed to the advancement of intermunicipal and interagency cooperation and regional planning. ![]()
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We will humbly be accepting the award for adaptation and response to the impacts of COVID-19, along with Daniel McCoy - Albany County Executive and Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, for our collaborative work with the pre-registration system for COVID-19 vaccination and community vaccination clinics tomorrow, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. Keep an eye out for photos from the event tomorrow!![]()
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Until then, read the full release here: abhealth.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Corning-Achievement-Awards-Press-Release-21.11.23-1.pdf
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We're thankful for our partnership with United Way of the Greater Capital Region that led to the launch of the Changemaker Fund, which provides critical funding and resources for 13 BIPOC-led community organizations to advance positive social change. ![]()
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Check out The Black Nurses Coalition, Capital District Latinos, Mom Starts Here, CEK RN Consulting, Inc, Centro Civico, a Division of Ibero, In Our Own Voices, BirthNet, Miracle on Craig St. at Carver, BlueLight Development Group, Soul Fire Farm, Mission Accomplished Transition Services, Inc., USCRI Albany, and Youth FX to see all the incredible work they're doing, creating positive changes in our communities.
United Way Changemaker fund targets BIPOC nonprofits for funding yielding collaboration
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The United Way's Changemaker Fund specifically sought to award BIPOC nonprofits grant...