It probably comes as no surprise that many parolees return to society without much of a support network—and certainly without a job. But businesses and organizations around the country are aiming to change all that. In New York City, the J.C. Flowers Foundation’s Circles of Support program provides moral support and job-readiness training for parolees […]
Many of us have a desire to save the world in whatever way we can—that’s why philanthropy is so important and widespread. But what’s the most effective way to approach health initiatives? It’s all good and well to throw money at a problem, or even try to swoop in and save the day—but will that […]
Ongoing global efforts to tackle the deadly malaria disease have taken a positive turn as a vaccine is one step closer to reality. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) and the Malaria Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) announced that the RTS,S malaria vaccine (also known as Mosquirix) will be […]
Malaria continues to be a huge problem in Africa, as well as other places across the world where access to medical help and information are not always readily available. Though some progress has been made in treating and cutting down the number of cases, malaria has yet to be eradicated. However, many organizations around the […]
The Interfaith Center focuses on helping people from a wide variety of religious and spiritual backgrounds to exist peacefully in New York. In addition to educational and interfaith offerings, the ICNY also works to support parolees reentering society, a project they do in partnership with the Harlem Community Justice Center and the J.C. Flowers Foundation. […]