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Adopt a Child
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Information on foster care, adoption, and child welfare services in New York City including hotline numbers.
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Advocates for Adoption
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New York State approved agency. Description of services offered, mission statement, and information for birthmothers and adoptive parents.
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Americans for the Arts
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National organization that supports the arts and culture through private and public resource development.
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Fresh Youth Initiatives
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Support and encourage the efforts of young people in Washington Heights to design and carry out community service projects, develop leadership skills and fulfill their maximum potential.
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Help USA - Housing Enterprise for the Less Privileged
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A non profit organization whose mission is to help those who are homeless and others in need become and remain self-reliant. Information covers services, events, and success stories.
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Hudson River Park Trust
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A joint NY State and City organization whose mission is to design, build and operate a five-mile park from Battery Park to 59th Street. Includes project overview, virtual park, and contact information.
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Karmic Relief
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Renowned astrologer, Shelley Ackerman provides information on class schedules, special events, commentaries, and readings.
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North American Federation of Temple Youth
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The representatives of the Reform Jewish youth groups, in order to provide unified projects in the area of Jewish endeavor, to broaden the scope of and enrich the activities in the realms of Jewish learning service and culture.
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The Richport East Villager
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A collection of essays and short stories about aspects of Puerto Rican culture from a New York perspective.
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The Shadow
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An anarchist counterculture zine from the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
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The Vermeer Homeowners Web Site
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For the residents of the Vermeer apartments located at 77 Seventh Avenue in New York City.
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YMCA of Greater New York
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Descriptions of their facilities and programs at their five Manhattan branches.
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Armenian Network of America
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Provides events and services to help the community advance professionally. The Network currently operates in 5 regions - Boston, Chicago, New York, Southern California and Washington.
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ASPCA
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Promotes humane principles, prevents cruelty, and alleviates pain, fear and suffering of animals through nationwide information, awareness and advocacy programs.
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Grand Street Settlement
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Provides a vast array of services and programs including child care, Head Start, troubled and pregnant teenagers, employment training, and senior citizen outreach. Information includes details of programs and volunteer opportunities.
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