Community Outreach to Diversity Organizations

The Actors’ Fund’s Actors’ Work Program (AWP) assists entertainment industry professionals in identifying and finding sideline work and new careers. AWP is a comprehensive employment and training program committed to fostering resiliency and self-reliance for industry professionals as well as providing a resource for referral of highly skilled and creative workers to the larger employment community.

AHRC staff are encouraged to further their education in the field of developmental disabilities and related studies. A variety of for-credit-courses are offered through the City University of New York and a tuition loan-forgiveness program provides financial assistance to staff members continuing their education.

Our mission is to improve and strengthen the advertising agency business in the United States by counseling members on operations and management, by providing the collective experience of the many to each, by fostering professional development, by encouraging the highest creative and business standards,and by attracting excellent people to the business.

Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (A.C.E.) initiates and develops community partnerships utilizing our two successful model programs, Project Comeback and Project Stay. The two programs together form a framework that empowers and enables recovering homeless individuals to re-enter the work force successfully and to achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency.

ABC's innovative Baked in the 'Hood program prepares its trainees to secure permanent employment in the baking, catering and food service industries. The Baked in the 'Hood curriculum offers formal classroom instruction enhanced by special workshops taught by some of New York City's most accomplished and renowned chefs. Supervised on-the-job apprenticeships and hands-on internships complete their course work. Emphasizing skills training and job readiness, Baked in the Hood is a sweet recipe for success.

Audubon Partnership for Economic Development, LDC (APED) was created in 1996. APED is dedicated to economic development, skills development, and creating opportunities for residents and businesses of northern Manhattan in New York City. APED supports educational services, technical assistance services, and an economic development program to strengthen small businesses, management, and marketing capacity. Economic development initiatives include the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Commercial Revitalization Initiative, Revolving Loan Fund, and Business Outreach & Technical Assistance.

B.C.C.A.T. School will facilitate the realization of the institutions and student's goals by establishing a high standard of academic excellence, and ensuring that the institution provides all the support services necessary to allow all its students to achieve their goal.

BCCAP’s mission is “to change lives through education, economic opportunities, healthcare, housing, and human services.” BCCAP has carefully constructed a continuum of care for its clientele: a series of inextricably linked programs which encompass housing and shelter, education and training, and a range of clinical and support services.

Bodanna is a cultural venture that uses commercial pottery as a medium for developing job disciplines and artistic potential in gifted young adults from low-income communities. Ceramics is a hands-on, three-dimensional craft that demands imagination, thoughtfulness, technical expertise, planning and disciplines. The same skills required for success in the workplace.

The Palace Programs are three program-oriented homeless shelters that are designed for men and women 18 years and older who are in need of job training and employment. During this time, clients are guided through a structured continuum of treatment and training designed to give them the skills they need to address any substance abuse and/or health issues and to find and maintain permanent employment and housing.

The Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service strives to empower its clients to achieve greater economic self-sufficiency and more rewarding participation in the community through programs that nurture and strengthen families, protect children, and enable individuals with disabilities to achieve their full potential. Through these services and advocacy, the Brooklyn Bureau works to build stronger and healthier individuals, families, and communities.

The Good Help program is the Brooklyn Chamber's free employment service for employers seeking to fill both entry-level and skilled positions. Good Help gives companies access to the widest possible pool of available labor through one central point on access - the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Since the program's inception in 1998, Good Help has assisted over 600 area businesses staff for more than 1000 jobs.

The Mission of the Buffalo Urban League is to assist African Americans and others in the achievement of social and economic equality. We do this through advocacy, research, program services and by promoting communication and understanding among the races.

The Business Council of New York State, Inc., is the leading business organization in New York State, representing the interests of large and small firms throughout the state. Its membership is made up of thousands of member companies, as well as local chambers of commerce and professional and trade associations.

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Growing a business requires time, planning, and the right resources. Membership in the Business Council brings all the elements of business growth together in one place.

CAMBA is a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization. Our full range of services allows us to accomplish our dual mission of: (1) enabling low-income individuals and families to become economically and socially self-sufficient; and (2) stabilizing and expanding the economy of Brooklyn by working with local merchants and entrepreneurs and encouraging economic development.