Case study in company culture: New York Stem Cell Foundation
Tag: community
The role of the SNAP program isn’t to provide additional money to paid government volunteers; it is to help feed hungry American families. Senator John Thune, R-ND, in an article framing food stamps as a perk for paid government volunteers. Right. Food stamps (SNAP benefits) are to help feed hungry Americans. At an AmeriCorps salary,… Continue reading
Read my article on Huffington Post about the Millennial Ecosystem of Success
Share it, too, if you agree! And, when you do, share your own story of a Millennial you know making an impact!Read my article on Huffington Post about the Millennial Ecosystem of Success
Want to help NYC recover from the storm, but don’t know how?
If you’re here in person: You can volunteer. NYC Service is the hub, but organizations like New York Cares also have projects in all 5 boroughs, and even have a special section of their website for disaster recovery. There are also great lists to monitor through Brokelyn and Time Out New York, which they’re keeping… Continue reading Want to help NYC recover from the storm, but don’t know how?
The Secret to Social Change
YES YES YES!The Secret to Social Change
Interview: Oriana Leckert, Creator and Author of Brooklyn Spaces
The only thing I love more than people who are passionate about a thing and then do something with that thing is when I am crazy about that thing, too. Oriana Leckert does exactly that with her online compendium of culture and creativity in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Spaces. As the creator and author, Oriana does an incredible… Continue reading Interview: Oriana Leckert, Creator and Author of Brooklyn Spaces
Are You Supporting Health Horizons?
Many of you know my amazing friend Laura, who I met 8 years ago in a pre-orientation program at Tufts University. A doer-and-shaker, Laura co-founded a phenomenal nonprofit called Health Horizons International (HHI), which seeks to build a new vision of primary health care and community health in the Dominican Republic. I’ve seen the programs… Continue reading Are You Supporting Health Horizons?
Analyzing Networks // Wolfram Alpha Takes on Facebook
Wolfram Alpha, a cool tool for learning anything about everything, just added integration with Facebook so you can analyze your network. As someone who is fascinated by the people who surround me, I tested it out and it was definitely both fun and interesting. Some of my favorite findings worth sharing here (though I question… Continue reading Analyzing Networks // Wolfram Alpha Takes on Facebook
Register to Vote Before the November Elections
Via usagov: There’s still time to register to vote before the November elections. Find state registration deadlines, eligibility and more. Deadlines are rapidly approaching and are a bit different in each state, so don’t wait to register. It’s your civic responsibility to vote even if you don’t like the candidates or you have a lot… Continue reading Register to Vote Before the November Elections
#likemindbk: August Meeting THIS FRIDAY
I’m co-hosting now, so it’s an extra reason to go! Here are the deets: I’ll be there right on time because I’m a 9-5er, so don’t be afraid to show up at 8! Let us know you’re going on the facebook event, and I can’t wait to share some conversation and coffee with you!
Jen Bokoff 
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