. Impacting Community Health Outcomes through Participatory Grant-making Health in Action is a multi-faceted approach to enhancing neighborhood agency and capacity to shape community health outcomes. Health in Action is an initiative of the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health at the NYC Department of Health. In collaboration...
. Developing Strategic and Operational Program Manuals for Break Through Tech Flagship Programs Break Through Tech (BTT), a non-profit organization, works to propel more women into tech careers through educational programs, work opportunities, and community building. Working at the intersection of academia and industry, BTT designs solutions...
. Goal and Strategy Setting for Eradicating Domestic/Gender-Based Violence The Gender Justice Task Force is a self-organized body born out of a direct response to how domestic violence and gender-based violence is addressed and responded to across the city. The Task Force includes membership of up...
Strategic Visioning and Capacity Building to Support the National Urban Parks Field The Institute for Urban Parks (Institute) is a uniquely situated department within the larger Central Park Conservancy (CPC) in NYC that supports urban park networks and park leadership across the U.S. by providing...
Engaging residents through qualitative research on food shopping in East Harlem The NYC Department of Mental Health and Hygiene (DOHMH) is dedicated to public health outcomes that support healthy, thriving, and connected neighborhoods across the city. One major priority area for the agency is food justice,...
. Supporting Energy Efficiency Through Organizational Change The New York State Energy and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) is a state-wide public-benefit corporation that offers information, analysis, programs, and funding aimed at helping New York become more energy-efficient and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA’s multifamily team shares...
Creating a guide to support small building development Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) is a leading nonprofit affordable housing and community revitalization finance company. Part of their mission is to support people of all experience levels to navigate the process of financing and managing small building...
Developing a Design Thinking Curriculum for High School Students The NYC Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Readiness Office Career and Technical Education team (OPSR CTE) is invested in preparing young people for the changing college and career landscape of the 21st century. To help...
Facilitating Dialogue Amongst Library Leaders from Across the US Knight Foundation is a national foundation that invests in fostering informed and engaged communities across the United States. Rooted in this mission is their long support for libraries. Knight believes that libraries play a vital role in...
Developing accessible, culturally relevant navigation tools and service delivery for a low-income health clinic in Brooklyn. hellosmile’s innovation lab (HelloLab) uses design and technology to improve children’s health and happiness, transforming children’s wellness in a systematic, reliable, and sustainable way. When they teamed up with a...