Celebrating community organizations in the New York area
Next - Spring 2013: Mental Health Stereotypes - Mental health is one of those topics we're often reluctant to talk about. That’s due in large part to the many misconceptions about mental illness, which can lead to a wide variety of problems, from discrimination at work to difficulty finding housing. If your NY-area non-profit works to break down stereotypes of mental illness, we invite you to tell us about yourselves: Send us your info.
Winter, 2013: Emergency Housing
Superstorm Sandy underscored the need for more emergency housing as tens of thousands of families in our area found themselves with no place to live. This winter, WFUV’s Strike a Chord campaign highlights not-for-profit organizations that work to make sure people have a roof over their heads in times of need.
Jazz Foundation of America (New York, NY)
jazzfoundation.org
(212) 245-3999
Homeless Solutions (Morristown, NJ)
homelesssolutions.org
(973) 993-0900
Women's Prison Association (New York, NY)
wpaonline.org
(646) 292-7742
JBFCS (New York, NY)
Jbfcs.org
(212) 632-4736
Harboring Hearts Foundation (New York, NY)
harboringhearts.org
(866) 958-2536
Mommas House (Wantagh, NY)
mommashouse.org
(516) 781-8637
Options for Community Living (Smithtown, NY)
optionscl.org
(631) 361-9020
If you are looking to help in the continuing Sandy relief efforts, here is a list of donation and volunteer opportunities.
About: Strike a Chord
WFUV is supported by a community of smart, curious, caring people. And at WFUV we're committed to supporting community organizations doing good work in the New York metropolitan area. We spotlight a particular issue every quarter. You'll hear Cityscape programs and news features that address those issues, and public service announcements for local organizations dealing with them. WFUV's volunteer Community Advisory Board is contributing their ideas; if you have any suggestions for themes, please contact sac@wfuv.org. See here for PSA Submission Guidelines.
Previously...
After-School Programs: Fall, 2012
"The Fall is a great time to turn our attention to after-school programs. School is in full swing, but when that bell rings at 3 pm, many kids don't have a place to turn, making after-school programs critical for many families. A lot of programs rely on volunteers to mentor and educate students. We know many of our listeners are in a position to put their knowledge and talents to work in after-school programs. We hope this Strike a Chord campaign helps to connect them with rewarding volunteer opportunities, and makes a big difference for kids." -- George Bodarky, WFUV News Director
Community Center, Inc. of Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
203-869-1276
www.ccigreenwich.org
Vacamas Programs for Youth
West Milford, NJ
973-838-0942
www.vacamas.org
Kids’ S.P.A.C.E. of Rye
Rye, NY
914-921-3390
www.kidsspaceofrye.org
Harlem RBI
New York, NY
212-722-1608
www.harlemrbi.org
Power Writers Program (Project of Odysseus Group)
New York, NY
917-699-0625
Powerwriters.org
NJSACC: The Statewide Network for NJ’s Afterschool Communities
Westfield, NJ
908-789-0259
www.njsacc.org
Inwood Academy for Leadership
New York, NY
212-942-1450
www.inwoodacademy.org
Girls Write Now
New York, NY
212-336-9330
www.girlswritenow.org
NCY-Westchester Community Partners
Yonkers, NY
914-423-5009
www.jcy-wcp.com
Rising City Arts
Astoria, NY
718-986-0967
RisingCityArts.com
iMentor
New York, NY
212-461-4330
www.imentor.org
Children of Promise, NYC
Brooklyn, NY
718-483-9290
www.cpnyc.org
GO Project
New York, NY
347-377-2317
www.goprojectnyc.org
Brooklyn College Community Partnership
Brooklyn, NY
718-951-5015
www.thebccp.org
Electoral Engagement: Summer, 2012
Community Voices Heard
115 East 106th St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10029
212-860-6001
Generation Citizen
154 Grand St., New York, NY 10013
617-933-9336
HeadCount
104 West 29th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 1001
917-509-5572
Long Island Civic Engagement Table
1090 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717
917-494-5922
Project Vote Smart
One Common Ground, Philipsburg, MT 59858
888-868-3762
TurboVote
Democracy Works Inc. 150 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
646-580-VOTE(8683)
Animal Welfare: Winter, 2012
Contact information so you can get involved with groups dedicated to the care and protection of animals.
Resource List:
Adopt-A-Dog
Armonk, NY
914-273-1674
The Alliance in Limiting Strays
Westport, CT
203-222-1992
Angels of Animals, Inc.
Clifton, NJ
973-287-7797
Animal Care & Control of NYC
New York, NY
212-442-2057
Animal Haven
New York, NY
212-274-8511
North Shore Animal League America
Port Washington, NY
516-883-7633
Animal Protection League of New Jersey
Englishtown, NJ
732-446-6808
The Artemis Project
New York, NY
917-701-7555
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
New York, NY
212-876-7700
Bobbi and the Strays
Glendale, NY
718-326-6070
Dutchess County of SPCA
Hyde Park, NY
845-454-5345 x 107
Double D Bar Ranch, Inc.
Manorville, NY
631-878-4106
Four Legs Good
Pomona, NY
845-300-7444
Fire Island Animal Rescue, Ltd.
Ocean Beach, NY
631-583-9052
FeralCare and Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic
Straftford, CT
203-556-2952
Friends of Animals
Darien, CT
203-656-1522
Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation
Cross River, NY
914-763-2221
Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers (HEART)
Mamaroneck, NY
914-381-0309
The Humane Society of the United States
New York, NY
917-331-7187
Hudson Valley Pet Food Pantry
White Plains, NY
914-907-3433
The Kaeli Kramer Foundation
Mellville, NY
516-443-9861
Karma Cat & Zen Dog Rescue Society
East Brunswick, NJ
732-568-4694
Last Hope Animal Rescue
Wantagh, NY
516-783-0030
The Last Resort Rescue
West Milford, NJ
201-358-6163
Liberty Humane Society
Jersey City, NJ
201-547-4147 x. 1006
Mid Hudson Animal Aid, Inc.
Beacon, NY
845-831-4321
The National Foundation for Animal Rescue (NFFAR)
Saddle River, NJ
877-5548787
Neighborhood Cats
New York, NY
212-662-5761
North Shore Animal Leage America
Port Washington, NY
516-883-7633
Peace4Paws
Westwood, NJ
201-280-8696
Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue (ROAR)
Ridgefield, CT
203-438-0158
Ruff House Rescue
Oceanside, NY
SPCA of Westchester
Briarcliff Manor, NY
914-2896 x22
SquirrelWood Equine Sanctuary
Montgomery, NY
845-361-2316
Volunteers for Animal Welfare Inc.
Sound Beach, NY
631-331-4779
Wildlife in Crisis
Weston, CT
203-544-9913
Wilma's Orphans
Hempstead, NY
516-485-5875
Note: WFUV does not aim to define the issue of animal welfare or make a value judgment on any organization, but for the purposes of this campaign, it is not our intent to address arguments that animals should never be used or kept as property by humans. In addition, groups that in any way advocate or condone violence in their efforts will also automatically be excluded.
NYC Parks: Spring, 2011
Neighborhood parks are the focal point of many communities. Kids frolic in playgrounds, people read on shaded benches, or simply meet and converse with their neighbors. Here's a list of people and organizations that keep them safe and vibrant. And thanks to all our friends who came out for It's My Park Day on May 21st!
City Parks Foundation/Partnerships for Parks
www.cityparksfoundation.org
830 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10065
212-360-1399
Prospect Park Alliance
www.prospectpark.org
95 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-965-8954
Friends of Connetquot
www.friendsofconnetquot.org
PO Box 472
Oakdale, NY 11769
e-mail: info@friendsofconnetquot.org
Hudson River Park Trust
www.hudsonriverpark.org
Pier 40 - 353 West Street - 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10014
212-627-2020
Washington Park Association of Hudson County, Inc.
www.wpanj.org
662 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07307
201-533-9571
New Yorkers for Parks
www.ny4p.org
55 Broad Street, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10004
212-838-9410
Senior Services: Winter, 2011
Programs that serve older adults are facing tough times as a result of budget cuts, but they don't have to go it alone. Here are some of the organizations working locally.
Dyckman Senior Center
New York, NY
212-569-7790
Prospect Hill Senior Services Center
Brooklyn, NY
718-499-9574
Staying Put in New Canaan
New Canaan, CT
203-966-7762
Elders Share the Arts
Brooklyn, NY
718-398-3870
Neighborhood House
Tarrytown, NY
914-631-0205
Meals on Wheels Programs and Services of Rockland Inc.
Nanuet, NY
845-624-6325
Morningside Village
New York, NY
917-775-1199
The Carter Burden Center for the Aging
New York, NY
212-879-7400
Services Now For Adult Persons
Queens Village, NY
718-454-2100
Riverstone Senior Life Services
New York, NY
212-927-5600
One Stop Senior Services
New York, NY
212-864-7900
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program - RSVP
Smithtown, NY
631-979-9490
Riverdale Senior Services
Bronx, NY
718-884-5900
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Family Service League
Huntington, NY
631-427-3700
Music Education: Fall, 2010
Times have been especially tough in public schools, and often arts programs are the first things to get cut. The October 30th edition of Cityscape focused on the issue, interviewing two prominent arts education advocates: Broadway legend Carol Channing and Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan. Listen to the show in the WFUV News section. The following are non-profit organizations that strengthen and restore music education in schools in the New York metropolitan region.
Education Through Music
New York, NY
212-972-4788
Youth Music Exchange
Forest Hills, NY
917-674-0014
Lawrence Township Public Schools, Instrumental Music
Lawrenceville, NJ
609-671-5510
Jazz on the Banks
New Brunswick, NJ
732-246-0129
jazzonthebanks@gmail.com
Long Island Traditions
Port Washington, NY
516-767-8803
Ten O'clock Classics
New York, NY
212-629-6004
Academic Music Seminars
New York, NY
917-267-9395
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
Brooklyn, NY
718-788-2025
Gramercy Brass Orchestra of NY
New York, NY
212-229-7607
Little Kids Rock
Cedar Grove, NJ
973-746-8248
Long Island Music Hall of Fame
Port Jefferson, NY
631-828-3914
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Brooklyn, NY
718-622-3300
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation
Studio City, CA
Job Training: Summer, 2010
The economy is improving, or so they say. But there are still a whole lot of people out of work, and some of them need new skills to land a job. Here are some of the organizations working on job training locally.
Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW)
New York, NY
212-627-6252
The Arc of New Jersey/Project HIRE
North Brunswick, NJ
732-246-2525
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow
Brooklyn, NY
718-369-0303
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
Brooklyn, NY
718-237-2017
Fedcap
New York, NY
212-727-4200
Affordable Housing: Winter, 2010
The recession has affected people in different ways. Some have had to choose between paying for food or rent. Others have had to leave their homes. When you don't have a place to call home, every aspect of daily life can be a struggle. Help provide healthy, safe and affordable homes for working families by offering your precious time or much-needed funds.
Here are some of the organizations working locally:
University Neighborhood Housing Program
Bronx, NY
718-933-3101
Flatbush Development Corporation
Brooklyn, NY
718-859-3800 Ext 213
Housing Development Fund
Stamford, CT
203-969-1830
South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation
Bronx, NY
718-732-7522
Paterson Habitat for Humanity
Paterson, NJ
973-595-6868
Operation Hope
Fairfield, CT
203-292-5588
Promesa Systems Inc.
Bronx, NY
718-299-1100
Rebuilding Together NYC
New York, NY
212-362-1636
Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust
Bridgeport, CT
203-332-7977
Westhab, Inc.
Elmsford, NY
914-345-2800
A-HOME
Pleasantville, NY
914-741-0740
Homefirst Interfaith Housing and Family Services
Plainfield, NJ
908-753-4001
Earthquake Recovery in Haiti: Winter 2010
Everyone here at FUV has been moved by the news coming from Haiti and we know our listeners are too. Donations are being collected by various organizations in the New York area and nationally, and there are benefit concerts going on in NYC as well.
The following is a sample list of charities that are offering help in Haiti. If you are uncertain about any organization's legitimacy or goals, you can do research on them at Guidestar and/or Charity Navigator.
Online Resources
Faith-based Organizations:
- Jesuit Refugee Services: [Info/Donate]
- Catholic Relief Services: [Info/Donate]
- MercyCorps: MercyCorps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. [Info/Donate]
- American Jewish World Service: [Info/Donate]
General/International:
- American Red Cross: [Info/Donate]
- Yéle Haiti: Wyclef Jean founded the organization to increase awareness of Haiti; they have pulled together a Haiti Earthquake Alliance to help. [Info/Donate]
- Oxfam International: [Info/Donate]
- Concern Worldwide: Improving the lives of the poorest people. [Info/Donate]
Focus on Children:
- UNICEF: Help children affected by the earthquake. [Info/Donate]
- CARE is deploying additional emergency team members to Port-au-Prince. [Info/Donate]
- Save the Children: [Info/Donate]
Medical Resources:
- Doctors Without Borders: [Info/Donate]
- Direct Relief International: Emergency medical help. [Info/Donate]
- International Rescue Committee: Veteran first responders help provide medical care, clean water and sanitation. [Info/Donate]
- Partners in Health: Bringing modern medical care to poor communities. [Info/Donate]
Focus on Hunger:
- Action Against Hunger: [Info/Donate]
- World Food Program: Fighting hunger worldwide. [Info/Donate]
- Food for the Poor: [Info/Donate]
Focus on Technology:
- CrisisCommons: Community Technology + Humanitarian Relief [Info]
Text a Donation
Mobile service providers are set up to bill you and contribute the funds. When prompted, hit 'YES' to confirm. Receipts are available.
The American Red Cross:
Text the word 'HAITI' to 09000 to donate $10.
Yele Haiti Foundation (started by Wyclef Jean):
Text the word "YELE" to 501501 to donate $5
The International Rescue Committee:
Text "HAITI" to 25383 to donate $5
The Clinton Foundation Haiti Relief Fund:
Text the word "HAITI" to 20222 to donate $10
The International Medical Corps:
Text "HAITI" to 85944 to donate $10
Artists' Organizations: Fall 2009
Splashes of Hope
Huntington, NY
splashesofhope.org
631-424-8230
Sing For Your Seniors, Inc.
New York, NY
singforyourseniors.org
917-957-3975
Long Island Film/TV Foundation
Bellmore, NY
longislandfilm.com
516-571-3168
Jan-Ai Scholarship Fund
Atlantic City, NJ
jan-aischolar.org
609-823-3153
The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine
New York, NY
musicandmedicine.org
212-420-3484
Papahawk Music and Poetry Inc.
Yonkers, NY
papahawk.org
914-736-5542
MusiCares
New York, NY
musicares.com
212-245-7840
Rockaway Artists Alliance
Rockaway Park, NY
rockawayartistsalliance.org
718-474-0861
Edward Hopper House Art Center
Nyack, NY
hopperhouse.org
845-358-0774
The Creative Center: Arts in Healthcare
New York, NY
thecreativecenter.org
646-465-5313
Lifetime Arts, Inc.
Pelham, NY
lifetimearts.org
914-355-2304
Arts Horizons
New York, NY and Englewood, NJ
artshorizons.org
212-862-ARTS and 201-567-1766
Veterans and their Families: Summer, 2009
Helmets to Hardhats
Washington, D.C.
Blinded Veterans Association
Washington, D.C.
202-371-8880
Honor Flight Network
Springfield, OH
937-521-2400
Blue Star Mothers
Holbrook, NY
631-774-9049
JBFCS Home Again Program
An initiative of the McCormick Foundation and Major League Baseball, funded by the New York State Health Foundation and Welcome Back Veterans
New York, NY
212-582-9100
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Ossining, NY
914-432-5400
American Corporate Partners
New York, NY
212 752-0700
Gold Star Mothers
Washington, D.C.
202-265-0991
Home Free Home
Port Washington, NY
516 883-0403
American Legions Riders
Hampton Bays, NY
631 786 6280
Community Hope, Inc.
Parsippany, NJ
973-463-9600
American Ex-Prisoners of War Department of NY)
Brooklyn, NY
718-642-7647
Circle of Friends for American Veterans
Falls Church, VA
703-237-8980
Feed Our Veterans
New York Mills, NY
315-525-9206
Work Vessels for Vets
Noank, CT
203-887-5642
Family Service League
Montclair, NJ
973 746 0800
VA New York/New Jersey Health Care System Veterans Integrated Service Network 3)
Bronx, NY
1-718-741-4143
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Washington, D.C.
202-546-1969
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
Washington, D.C.
202-543-2239
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
New York, NY
800-340-HERO
Strategic Outreach for Families of All Reservists (SOFAR)
New York, NY
212-561-6702
The G.I. GO Fund
New Brunswick, NJ
973-802-1614
DVDs4VETs
Harrison, NY
(914) 835-3673
The Soldiers Project
Lynbrook, NY
(516) 284-7531
Hope for Veterans
Parsippany, NJ
908-647-5717
Gold Star Wives of America
1-888-751-6350
Wounded Warrior Project
Jacksonville, FL
877-TEAMWWP
The New York Metro Area Waterfront: Spring 2009
Cityscape for Saturday, May 23, 2009 dived into waterfront issues throughout the tri-state area. Our program included a report on how concerned citizens took back a stretch of neglected, trash-strewn waterfront in Williamsburg, Brooklyn as well as a panel discussion on a host of issues ranging from waterfront access to development. Our panelists were:
- Roland Lewis - Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance
- Phillip Musegaas - Riverkeeper
- Linda Cox - Bronx River Alliance
- Dottie Lewandowski - Queens Commissioner of Parks
Fordham Conversations for Saturday, May 23, 2009: Before waterfront redevelopment, and before waterfront decay, New York's waterfront was a world of its own. We looked at that world - New York's longshoremen, organized crime, and how it inspired a classic film. Our guest was Fordham Theologian and author James Fisher - his book, The Irish Waterfront and the Soul of the Port, is from Cornell University press.
Local Resources
Organizations working in your neighborhood: [Links will open in a new window]
Bronx River Alliance
Bronx, NY
www.bronxriver.org
718-430-4665
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
Brooklyn, NY
www.bbpc.net
718-802-0603
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition
Brooklyn, NY
www.bwac.org
Friends of Brook Park
Bronx, NY
www.friendsofbrookpark.org
646-641-5788
Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance
New York, NY
www.waterfrontalliance.org
212-935-9831
New York-New Jersey Baykeeper (Hudson-Raritan Estuary)
Keyport, NJ
www.nynjbaykeeper.org
Riverkeeper (The Hudson River and its Tributaries)
www.riverkeeper.org
Shorewalkers
New York, NY
www.shorewalkers.org
212-330-7686
Soundkeeper (The Long Island Sound)
www.soundkeeper.org
The Waterfront Museum
www.waterfrontmuseum.org
