2023 Nonprofit Trailblazers Awards Honorees
Ron Abad is the CEO of Community Housing Innovations, a housing provider that serves thousands of families in New York City.
He's also one of New York state's first Nonprofit Trailblazers, honored by New York Nonprofit Media for "embodies the principles of charity, diversity, environmentalism, sustainability, and governance."
Abad, who has worked in nonprofit and government for more than 25 years, is also a "major leader, powerful speaker, and thought leader in the housing space," per Crain's New York Business.
Abad was also named one of Crain's New York Business' Notable Hispanic Leaders 2022 and 914Inc's "The Face of Affordable Housing and Home 2022."
The rest of the Trailblazers: Leslie Abbey, CEO of Hot Bread Kitchen: "She is currently CEO of Hot Bread Kitchen, an organization that promotes women's economic mobility utilizing the vibrant New York City food industry as a catalyst, overseeing its strategic plan to support 1,000 breadwinners by 2025."
Lymaris Albors, CEO of Acacia Network: "She joined INCLUDEnyc in 2020 with an aspiration to help families, like hers, navigate the challenges and barriers of the special education and disability systems."
MaryBeth Bergren, Family Educator at
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Dekalb County Youth Support Area Nonprofits Through Grant Work 
DeKalb County youth support area nonprofits through grant work a€“ Shaw Local.Shaw Local is a non-profit that provides grants to area nonprofits.For more information on Shaw Local, visit...more
DeKalb County youth support area nonprofits through grant work a€“ Shaw Local.Shaw Local is a non-profit that provides grants to area nonprofits.For more information on Shaw Local, visit...more
Accessible Dog Training Facilities : Assistance Dogs
Foundation: Washington County Community Foundation, Washington County Community Foundation
Hays Lions Club and Washington County Community Foundation will be donating a combined sum of $3,347 to KSDS Assistance Dogs to finance the nonprofit's ADA-compliant door installations.This will...more
Foundation: Washington County Community Foundation, Washington County Community Foundation
Hays Lions Club and Washington County Community Foundation will be donating a combined sum of $3,347 to KSDS Assistance Dogs to finance the nonprofit's ADA-compliant door installations.This will...more
Applications Open For Sustainable Communities Grant Program ![]()
Compass Group, Northwestern's food service provider, agreed to a new contract with UNITE HERE Local.Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announced his campaign for Illinois' 9th Congressional...more
Compass Group, Northwestern's food service provider, agreed to a new contract with UNITE HERE Local.Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announced his campaign for Illinois' 9th Congressional...more
Lawhorn: Give Like A Billionaire 
Zoe Lawhorn is president of the Women's Fund of Smith County.The group is a collective giving circle of more than 350 women.Lawhorn: "The world of philanthropy isna€™t exclusive, on the...more
Zoe Lawhorn is president of the Women's Fund of Smith County.The group is a collective giving circle of more than 350 women.Lawhorn: "The world of philanthropy isna€™t exclusive, on the...more
How Char Kurkri Mukri Turns Into A Place of Climate Resilience and Opportunity 
Char KurkriMukri aims to turn disaster-prone island into a global hub for climate resilience, innovation, and sustainable eco-tourism.At the heart of this vision is the transformative potential of...more
Char KurkriMukri aims to turn disaster-prone island into a global hub for climate resilience, innovation, and sustainable eco-tourism.At the heart of this vision is the transformative potential of...more
Indiana Foundation Discloses $13M in Expenses 
The Indiana Economic Development Foundation has disclosed more than $13 million in expenses over six years.The audited financial reports were released Thursday under the orders of Governor Mike...more
The Indiana Economic Development Foundation has disclosed more than $13 million in expenses over six years.The audited financial reports were released Thursday under the orders of Governor Mike...more
Philanthropy Alone Can't Fill the Void � and It Is Not Designed to
Foundation: Lancaster County Community Foundation
In Lancaster County alone, nonprofit organizations received over $180 million in federal grants in 2024.If the federal government withdraws needed support, decades of this community's hard work to...more
Foundation: Lancaster County Community Foundation
In Lancaster County alone, nonprofit organizations received over $180 million in federal grants in 2024.If the federal government withdraws needed support, decades of this community's hard work to...more
�dreamcatching” Launches Powerful Mental Health Awareness Campaign Through ... 
Initially launched with a product-based model, Dreamcatching features four individuals living with mental health diagnoses.They include a Chief Marketing Officer, behavioral health director, order...more
Initially launched with a product-based model, Dreamcatching features four individuals living with mental health diagnoses.They include a Chief Marketing Officer, behavioral health director, order...more
Smart Hearts, Strong Starts � International Grammar School Sydney 
The Social Emotional Active Learning (SEAL) program is designed to build empathy, emotional awareness and key social skills through active learning.The SEAL program uses games, props and situational...more
The Social Emotional Active Learning (SEAL) program is designed to build empathy, emotional awareness and key social skills through active learning.The SEAL program uses games, props and situational...more
North Devon Waymakers Group Creates Work Opportunities For Neuro-Diverse People ![]()
WayMakers is an organisation which supports people with autism and ADHD.Founder Alex Kelly says businesses may not be aware of the support available.Support includes neuro-affirming strategy...more
WayMakers is an organisation which supports people with autism and ADHD.Founder Alex Kelly says businesses may not be aware of the support available.Support includes neuro-affirming strategy...more
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