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NMIC extends our condolences to the families of the victims

Saturday, November 12, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 en route from New York to Santo Domingo,D.R. This tragedy, coming right on the heels of the September 11th attack, shook up the entire city, but was especially painful for the Washington Heights and Inwood communities, where many of the victims either lived or had connections.


This fall, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and International Day to End Violence Against Women, please consider a donation to one of 300 survivors helped each year by NMIC's Domestic Violence Project.

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Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Event in Times Square.

40 survivors, staff and children from NMIC's Domestic Violence Project participated in the Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Event in Times Square.

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Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation Attorney Matt Chachere intercedes on behalf of Pinnacle tenants.

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Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation Summer Youth took part in the Clean Streets Initiative

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NMIC's Free Tax Preparation Program Brings Over $3 million Back to the Community

In 2011, NMIC partnered with the Food Bank for New York City to provide income support services and financial literacy to the Washington Heights and Inwood community.

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Kenneth Rosenfeld, Legal Services Director, provides powerful testimony to the Legislative Forum in Albany on the need to preserve and strengthen rent regulations.

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Matthew Chachere, Staff Attorney, wins the 2011 UNH Civic Advocacy Award.

Matthew Chachere was recognized for his significant role in enacting the NYC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act.

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NMIC is now a Literacy Zone, thanks to a new grant from the NYS Education Dept.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Join us for Shine the Light Event On Domestic Violence In Times Square.

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NMIC tackles the unemployment crisis by holding our second annual Job Fair on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 10am-3pm.

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Join us for the 11th Annual Gladys Ricart and Victims of Domestic Violence Memorial Walk on Monday, September 26, 2011.

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NMIC's Adult Education Department lauded as one of the top in New York City

NMIC's Adult Education Department was recognized as one of the top programs in New York City.

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On June 15th, it was standing room only at NMIC's Open House/Informational Meeting for our new Worker's Cooperative Project!

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Fifty three Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation students earn G.E.D. diplomas

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Children from Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's Family Learning attend Mets game, thanks to UNH

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From Abandonment to Homeownership Tenants of 21 Fort Washington Avenue form a Coop!

The tenants of 21 Ft. Washington Avenue achieved a major victory yesterday
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NMIC announces the formation of the first workers' cooperative in upper Manhattan

With the generous support of the Patrina Foundation and in collaboration with the Center for Family Life, NMIC will hold an open house on June 15th at 6pm. The meeting will be held on the 4th floor at NMIC's main office, 76 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY.

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Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's Adult Education students participate in Adult Literacy rally

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NMIC is awarded a three-year $210,000 grant

NMIC is awarded a three-year $210,000 grant from the Nutrition Consortium of NYS to fight hunger in Upper Manhattan.
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Volunteers from Neuberger Berman visited NMIC.

On Wednesday, May 4th and Friday, May 6th, over 25 volunteers from Neuberger Berman--an asset management firm located in midtown Manhattan--visited NMIC.
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NMIC's former GED student, Enoch Sowah, was recently featured as part of CUNY's Accelerated Study in Associate's Program.

In a recent email to NMIC, Enoch wrote: "This is Enoch Sowah a former student from NMIC GED program. I hope you and the entire NMIC family are excelling and reaching greater heights. Well I wanted to share a link which underscores the importance of NMIC." Read more »


Milk from the Heart Program Kick-Off is a Success!

Milk from the Heart Program is a Success. In less than one hour, 146 families received two quarts of low-fat milk.
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Annual Asthma Awareness Walk.

Join us on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 10am for the Annual Northern Manhattan Asthma Awareness Walk. See attached flyer for more information.

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Councilmember Robert Jackson visits NMIC's Domestic Violence Support Group.

On April 20th, Councilmember Jackson came to NMIC to meet with the participants of the DV Support Group. Eighteen survivors of intimate partner abuse shared their experiences and talked about how the Domestic Violence Project has helped them heal from violence and move their lives forward. The Councilmember's funding has played a key role in helping NMIC to offer this important program.


April is recognized nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

NMIC organized an informative seminar on Sexual Assault and It's Aftermath, on April 7th Read more »


Who Cares? I Do! Rally Tuesday April 12th at 5pm at City Hall

The Human Services Council is spearheading public awareness campaign called "Who Cares? I Do!" to show the value of programs serving vulnerable New Yorkers.

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Milk from the Heart Program is coming to NMIC starting Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 9am.

Community residents with children in their households will be provided with two quarts of low-fat milk. Distribution will take place every Thursday at 9am in front of NMIC. This is a collaborative project between Homes for the Homeless and NMIC.

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Free Tax Preparation at NMIC from January 24, 2011 - April 16, 2011

For more information please download attached flyers they are available in English and Spanish
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Building Maintenance / Weatherization Training Available!

Do you want to learn innovative skills in green construction, while also preparing for your GED?

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Who Cares? I Do!

The Who Cares? I Do! Campaign will be holding a rally in support of human services on April 12th at 5pm at City Hall. It is vital that we demonstrate that New Yorkers care about human services, so please attend and spread the word about the rally.


There's still time for you to complete your taxes for free at NMIC!

As of March 5, 2011, 1,176 tax returns have been completed at Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation.


NMIC fights for safe housing for a mom and her five kids

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation fights for safe housing, read full article from The Daily News.
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NMIC Celebrates 30 Years Of Service to the Community!

NMIC's 30th Anniversary Community Celebration was a great success. Now with even more wonderful memories from NMIC's 30th Year Anniversary Celebration on September 25, 2010.
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Sen Adriano Espaillat Encourages Community to Take Advantage of EITC

"We commend Sen. Adriano Espaillat for his efforts in raising awareness about the EITC and we're eager to continue working with his office in helping local residents receive the maximum tax refund available," said Maria Lizardo, Deputy Director of Client Services at NMIC
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NMIC Suffers Huge Budget Cuts

Ken Rosenfeld, director of legal services at NMIC, discusses the nonprofit organization's financial problems.
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NMIC Receives $450,000 grant from the Oak Foundation

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's goal for this project is to prevent homelessness in our community.

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Domestic Violence Survivors will make a presentation!

Sarah Banda, Domestic Violence Project Coordinator, and three survivors will make a presentation to students and faculty at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10am. The presentation will focus on an overview on domestic violence, resources and survivors sharing their stories.


Over 20 volunteers from the marketing firm The Ogilvy and Mather Group came to NMIC

They volunteer their services and expertise to more than 60 community residents. Over the course of the afternoon, the volunteers engaged NMIC clients in a variety of critical adult education and workforce-related services including mock interviews, resume and cover letter preparation, English conversation practice, and basic computer skills. An enriching and rewarding experience was had by both the volunteers and the clients. Once again, NMIC would like to sincerely thank The Ogilvy and Mather Group for their time and committment to our community.
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NMIC's Job Fair was a Success!

On Thursday, October 21, 2010, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation held its first job fair.
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New York Cares visits NMIC to spread Holiday Cheer

With another holiday season upon us, New York Cares is trying to spread the cheer to New Yorkers.
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NY Latinas and Proclamation

The co-founders of the New York Latinas Against Domestic Violence were presented with a proclamation.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

NMIC's Domestic Violence Project partnered with the 34th Police Precinct to distribute literature.

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First Annual Job Fair

NMIC is pleased to announce its first Annual Job Fair. It will be held on Thursday 10/21, from 10am to 2pm, at The Palace Cathedral, 4140 Broadway at 175th Street, New York, NY 10033. There will be a wide range of employers present, and all community residents are invited. Contact NMIC at 212-453-5375 for more information.


October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Please join us on Friday, October 22, 2010 to learn about how our community is fighting to eliminate domestic violence

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Brides' March Against Domestic Violence held on September 26, 2010

Thanks to all of you who took the time to support Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation in such an important cause.

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10th Annual Brides March

Join us for the 10th Annual Brides' March Against Domestic Violence on Sunday, September 26, 2010.
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Training Against Domestic Violence

Join the Washington Heights and Inwood Coalition Against Domestic Violence on Thursday, September 2, 2010 for a training on "V.201: Immigration Relief for Victims of Domestic Violence".
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NMIC joins New Yorkers to save free services

NMIC's Executive Director Barbara Lowry joins over 100 New Yorkers and City Council members to save free legal services and English classes for low-income New Yorkers. Read the attached press release for more information.
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Partnership with Teachers College, Columbia University

On 8/17/10, Adult Education Director Michael Perrone conducted an outstanding workshop at Columbia University Teachers College Continuing and Professional Studies.
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NMIC Was Honored

NMIC was one of the groups honored by the New York Presbyterian Ambulatory Care Network and Columbia University Medical Center during the Tenth Annual Community Partner Appreciation Breakfast. NMIC has worked in partnership with both entities to serve our community.

NMIC Agency of the Month

NMIC was featured as agency of the month in the February edition of the New York NonProfit Press
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