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New initiative at Port Richmond High School is working and keeping at-risk students from slacking

A look at how GPS-NYC works at a High School in Staten Island

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The Politics of Infiltration, on Display for Charity

Review of JAY Z’s historic concert at Carnegie Hall benefitting United Way of New York City & The Shawn Carter Scholarship Found

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Tools and Tips for Reading with Children

A free guide to making the most of the reading experience

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NEW YORK GIANT CHRIS CANTY PLAYS SANTA TO 125 STEPS CHILDREN

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Volunteers needed ASAP for financial coaching and Tax prep – training provided

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SHAWN “JAY Z” CARTER SETS THE STAGE FOR HISTORIC EVENINGS AT THE LEGENDARY CARNEGIE HALL

PROCEEDS BENEFIT UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY & THE SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

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What’s on the Table?: An Event to Combat Hunger

Vanity Fair
December 2011

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Jennifer Jones Austin on NY 1 “Inside City Hall” - November 4, 2011

Errol Louis interviews Jennifer Jones Austin and Tony Butler regarding United Way of New York City's 2011 Hunger Survey

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UWNYC & NFL Revitalize Brooklyn schoolyard & dance studio for 13th Annual Hometown Huddle

Youth fitness project part of nationwide campaign to show young people how to lead healthier lifestyles

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Luis: Charting a Path to Graduation

GPS-NYC helped Luis recover credits he lost when his lengthy commute made getting to school almost impossible.

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United Way Increasing Focus on Combating Hunger in NYC

CBS New York
October 24, 2011

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More than 2/3 of New Yorkers are Concerned Someone They Know Will Need Help Getting Food

Half of New Yorkers See Hunger as “Major Problem” and 78% Think Federal Government Has a Responsibility to Step in

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New Yorkers going hungry, according to survey

Crain’s New York Business
October 20, 2011

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Thousands walk the Brooklyn Bridge to raise awareness of disparities in education, income and health

Skanska USA, Guardian, and National Grid Serve as Sponsors of and Participate in the Bridge Walk

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United Way Walks Across the Brooklyn Bridge

NBC New York
October 1, 2011

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City’s Poverty Rate Inspires March Across the Brooklyn Bridge

New York 1
October 1, 2011

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Tom Colicchio, Julianne Moore Boost United Way’s Hunger Fight in Hamptons

Bloomberg News
August 18, 2011

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UWNYC and MHA-NYC Partner on 9-11 Anniversary Events

New Program Works to Help Families Navigate and Cope with 9-11 10th Anniversary Events in New York City

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NY Giants, NY Jets & United Way of New York City win big for New York City Children at Gridiron Gala

Honorees help bring in $2 million in support of United Way of New York City-led initiatives for vulnerable children and youth

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Program to fight early childhood obesity in low-income communities launched by UWNYC and partners

Educators to Train Head Start Staff and Families in Establishing Healthy Habits at an Early Age

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