HSC is offering a one-year subsidized membership program for a select group of nonprofit human services organizations led by women with a special focus on women of color. This program will support 75% of an organization's membership dues for one year although exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis for organizations with very small budgets. Organizations will be selected for this program with an eye towards diversity in terms of organizational size, geographic location, and services provided. All interested organizations are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jason Wu at wuj@humanservicescouncil.org.

NYC Open Data contains information that is collected and maintained by the City government. It is a free public database that puts all of the City's information at your fingertips. Users can access datasets organized by agency, category, and more. Learn more about how to utilize this resource here.

Digital culture and technology are changing the world, and community-based, youth-serving organizations can play a critical role in preparing youth for it. Developed through a collaborative process between researchers and practitioners, the Reclaiming Digital Futures toolkit is a curated cross-section of resources that relay knowledge and best practices in achieving real success in youth-centered digital learning. Download the associated report here.

Lights on Afterschool is a nationwide event organized by the Afterschool Alliance that draws attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things and discover new skills. On October 24, 2019, 1 million Americans will celebrate afterschool programs at 8,000 events nationwide. Visit the Lights on Afterschool website to access resources to plan and register your afterschool event.

The Big Apple College Fair offers attendees the opportunity to speak with over 200 college admissions representatives from not only New York State, but from as far away as California, Canada, and England to name a few. This opportunity is free to attendees. In addition, the Big Apple offers a raffle for all high school seniors with ten lucky students receiving a $2500 scholarship. The fair will take place on October 20, 2019 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Jacob Javits Center.