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Harlem United launches search for new CEO
Isaacson Miller leading the search; Interim CEO Steven Bussey to remain in role until permanent successor identified Harlem United announced today that the agency has launched a search for its next Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors has engaged search firm Isaacson Miller and will work with current interim CEO Steven C. Bussey to…
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Running for a Reason: Alison Desir
Want to run the NYC United Airlines Half Marathon? Learn more about how you can get guaranteed entry to the race and a customized training plan at harlemunited.org/running Alison Desir is probably superwoman—in running gear. She arrived to our meeting early, dressed to run, (of course), and was totally calm, despite being somewhere in the…
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Correr por una razón: Alison Desir
Alison Desir es probablemente superwoman en tren de rodaje. Ella llegó a nuestra reunión temprano, se vistió para correr, (por supuesto), y estaba totalmente en calma, a pesar de estar en algún lugar en medio de su cuarto día de su carrera. “Todo el mundo piensa que estoy siempre a punto de salir a correr”,…
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A Thanksgiving Tradition at Harlem United
I want to say thank you for your support of Harlem United. Though our agency has been providing hope, health, and healing to Harlem and beyond for over 25 years, blogging and our email newsletter are new for us, and I am excited to be able to communicate regularly with you in these ways. One of my favorite Harlem United…
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Make an impact with us on #GivingTuesday
At its heart, Giving Tuesday is about making an impact. I’m proud that at Harlem United, we evaluate every program’s impact to make sure that we accomplish what we set out to accomplish. Today, I want to share more about one aspect of our work that makes us unique. By supporting current and former drug…
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NYC Makes Birth Certificate Gender Correction Easier
There’s good news for New Yorkers this week! On December 8, the New York City Council voted to end the discriminatory policy requiring transgender people to undergo surgery before being issued a birth certificate with their corrected sex. The new legislation comes after Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund filed a lawsuit against the city…
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Harlem United Supports 11 Days of Action
Harlem United stands with our ally, VOCAL NY, and many other partners calling for accountability and justice for Eric Garner and all other victims of police brutality and violence. We recognize that HIV prevention and community-based health are deeply interconnected with the safety and security of our communities. The organizers of 11 Days of Action…
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Runner Spotlight: Adrian Aliberti
Every year, a group of people come together to raise money for Harlem United while running the New York City marathon. It’s an inspiring mix: long-time runners mixed with first-time marathoners, Harlem United staff mixed with local community members mixed with supporters overseas. After this year’s race, Adrian Aliberti, a Harlem United team member from Argentina,…
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Harlem United Names Jacqui Kilmer as New CEO
Media Contact: Ms. Leah Serinsky Public Relations Manager 212-803-2850 x2859 // lserinsky@harlemunited.org New York, NY (December 17, 2014) – Harlem United announced today that its Board of Directors has named experienced attorney and non-profit executive Jacquelyn (Jacqui) Kilmer as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2015. Kilmer currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of…
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Stories + Statistics = Success
Over the past month, I’ve shared with you the impact of harm reduction programs for active and former drug users. Statistics like how harm reduction programs such as ours have resulted in a staggering 75% drop in HIV infections among drug users. Personal stories like how Allen went from being an alcoholic living in shelters to…
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