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K96Assembly2019-2020 SessionResolution

Declare Nonprofit Infrastructure Week

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 18-22, 2019, as Nonprofit Infrastructure Week in the State of New York”

Sponsor Andrew HevesiAD-28
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare February 18-22, 2019, as Nonprofit Infrastructure Week in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Spotlights the urgent need for investment in nonprofit infrastructure. , highlighting that many organizations face outdated or failing facilities and technology, which can hinder their ability to deliver essential services.

  2. Connects nonprofit capacity with community well-being and economic stability. , noting that nonprofits employ a significant portion of the state’s workforce and are central to public health, safety, and poverty alleviation.

  3. Underscores the impact of stagnant funding amidst rising costs. , suggesting that without attention to infrastructure, nonprofits may struggle to meet increased demand and adapt to evolving state priorities like value-based health care.

  4. Frames infrastructure as critical to service quality and resilience. , arguing that robust infrastructure enables nonprofits to provide higher quality programs and withstand economic uncertainty, benefiting both service recipients and the broader community.

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Declare Nonprofit Infrastructure Week

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Andrew Hevesi

Assembly Member · Assembly District 28

Chair, Children and Families

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Referred to calendar

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Assembly Resolution No. 96 BY: M. of A. Hevesi MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 18-22, 2019, as Nonprofit Infrastructure Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, Nonprofit human services organizations are critical to the health,… Show all

Assembly Resolution No. 96 BY: M. of A. Hevesi MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 18-22, 2019, as Nonprofit Infrastructure Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, Nonprofit human services organizations are critical to the health, safety, and overall well-being of New York's communities; and WHEREAS, The nonprofit sector is an economic engine, employing roughly 18 percent of the State's workforce; and WHEREAS, The nonprofit human services sector is on the frontlines in the fight against poverty and the promotion of equitable development; and WHEREAS, The cost of doing business has risen sharply over the past decade, while funding of the nonprofit human services sector has remained stagnant during that time; and WHEREAS, The rising cost of living has resulted in increased demand for human services; and WHEREAS, Many nonprofit organizations need to repair or replace infrastructure such as heating, cooling, plumbing, sprinkler systems, accessibility, security, and technology; and WHEREAS, Research has shown that organizations with robust infrastructure are more likely to provide high-quality programs and to succeed during uncertain financial times; and WHEREAS, The State is transitioning to a value-based health care model that emphasizes positive health outcomes; and WHEREAS, Nonprofit human services providers have been effective in addressing social determinants of health, which are key to obtaining better, more sustainable health outcomes; and WHEREAS, Reinforcing and upgrading New York's nonprofit human services infrastructure is important to the success of nonprofits generally and in the value-based health care system; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 18-22, 2019, as Nonprofit Infrastructure Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.

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