Advancing the health of individuals and communities by providing leadership, representation, and service to health providers and systems across the entire continuum of care. The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is proud to be the only association that represents and advocates on behalf of all New York's hospitals and health systems at all levels of the federal and state government. HANYS has access to policy leaders, regardless of their political affiliation, and is an integral player in health policy discussions. Based just outside Albany, New York, HANYS also communicates the members'​ concerns and positions to New York and national media in support of the Association's legislative and regulatory initiatives. Connect with us: @hanyscomm http://www.facebook.com/HealthcareAssociation Press resources: http://www.hanys.org/press/

CEA is the largest advocate for students and public education in Connecticut. Our members include preschool through grade 12 teachers in Connecticut public schools as well as retired teachers and college students preparing to become teachers.

For more than 100 years, the New York State Bar Association has shaped the development of the law, educated and informed the profession and the public, and responded to the demands of a changing society. Today, the New York State Bar Association is the oldest and largest voluntary state bar organization in the nation.

As Greater Hartford's community-wide charitable endowment, we are permanently committed to improving the quality of life for residents throughout the region, by bringing together resources, both human and financial, to improve the lives of all residents.

Inspired by the deep meaning and joy offered by Jewish living, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (The HGF) helps people connect to Jewish values, faith, traditions, and culture, and build vibrant Jewish communities. The HGF has several flagship programs including PJ Library, JCamp 180, Life & Legacy, Voices & Visions, and Western Mass Grants. HGF flagship initiatives focus on Jewish outreach: • PJ Library® shares Jewish culture and values through children’s books that reflect the diversity of Jewish customs and practice. This global program is made possible by thousands of generous supporters, local program partners, the PJ Library Alliance, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. To learn more about the program and ways to connect to local activities, visit pjlibrary.org. • PJ Library's sister program in Israel, Sifriyat Pijama, is currently serving more than 400,000 children in schools throughout Israel in partnership with the Ministry of Education. • The Voices & Visions program elicits the power of art to communicate great Jewish ideas. The project aims to inspire Jewish conversation, instill pride, and spark creativity among diverse audiences and ages • JCamp180 works to strengthen the infrastructure of Jewish camps throughout North America by providing mentor services in strategic planning, board development, fundraising, and technology • The Life & Legacy program offers an incentivized path to help communities secure meaningful after-lifetime legacy gifts for the future of their Jewish communal organizations • The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF) provides philanthropic support primarily in Western Massachusetts. Programs include the Entrepreneurship Initiative, Local Farmer Awards, Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards, and ener-G-save.

A labor organization representing 59,000 professional, scientific and technical employees of New York State. PEF exists to promote the welfare of its members by representing them with respect to all terms and conditions of employment. PEF shall support and defend the concepts of individual merit and ethical performance as criteria for public service employees in order to best promote efficient delivery of services to the citizens of New York State.

LeadingAge New York represents not-for-profit, mission-driven and public continuing care providers, including nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and community service providers. Leading Age New York's more than 600 members employ 150,000 professionals serving more than 500,000 New Yorkers annually. LeadingAge NY's Foundation for Long Term Care is a private, not-for-profit research and education organization founded in 1978. In keeping with its mission to improve by research and education the way care for an aging society is delivered, it has a reputation for outstanding research and demonstration projects and for innovative seminars aimed at keeping health care professionals informed of constant changes in the field.

● Ran United University Professions’ Geneseo Chapter office ● Managed chapter budget ● Ran chapter audit and financial reports ● Coordinated with Albany headquarters to organize local, regional, and state-wide events ● Created the chapter schedule and organized chapter executive board meetings ● Served as the public face of the chapter

Today, we serve more than 42,000 registered athletes and unified partners, making Special Olympics New York the largest program in the United States and the sixth largest program in the world. Special Olympics New York has its headquarters in Schenectady, with offices in the Long Island, New York City, Hudson Valley, Central, Western, Capital and Genesee regions. MISSION The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. FUNDING SOURCES Special Olympics New York is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is funded primarily by donations from individuals, corporations and foundations. Special Olympics New York never charges athletes, their families or caregivers to train or compete.

The Alliance for Positive Health (formerly the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York) is a community-based organization dedicated to improving lives impacted by HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. For 35 years the agency has modeled client-centered care and provided skills to help those we serve make informed decisions. The Alliance for Positive Health is the preeminent provider of AIDS services in a seventeen county region in Upstate New York with offices in Albany, Hudson Falls, Hudson, Plattsburgh, and Schenectady. We work with individuals who face barriers to accessing health care and social services and strive to reduce health disparities. Our clients'​ diagnoses are often complicated by stigma, addiction, poverty, homelessness, incarceration or mental illness – and these are the factors which also place them at risk of infection with HIV, Hepatitis C, and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

The Community Health Center of Franklin County’s (CHCFC) mission is to care for the health of our community, that’s why we say “your health, our mission, all welcome”. We are here to provide excellent medical care to all of our patients, regardless of insurance status or income. But it’s more than that… we believe patients have the right to care and resources that are dignified, respectful, compassionate, accessible, and trustworthy for all in a safe and non-threatening environment regardless of their age, appearance, diagnosis, addiction, disabilities, gender identity, language, national origin, race, religion, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, or weight/size. We recognize that seemingly small barriers can present major obstacles in getting the care that is needed, so we intentionally implement and participate in programs that meet the needs of our community members who are seeking our care.

Serving people of all backgrounds and at every age and stage of life, the Mandell Jewish Community Center is a gathering place and resource for the Hartford region. The JCC provides recreational, cultural, educational and social programs designed to promote physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of its members and participants. As a center where all are welcome, our mission is rooted in a fundamental commitment to inclusivity and in universal Jewish values. We work to build community through our member participation and corporate and community partnerships.