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Strategies for Expanding Geographic Reach via TechnologyFederal data indicates that almost 20% of the U.S. adult population is living with a mental or emotional disability. People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF), a San Francisco-based nonprofit, has been providing public education and advocacy services …
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Developing Sustainable Fundraising Strategies at a Volunteer-Led OrganizationThe New York Choral Society (NYChoral) is a vibrant musical community which believes in the power of music to impact lives and enrich the cultural life of New York and beyond through its world-class and creative performances. Since strategic fundraising …
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An Ingredient PlaybookFounded in 1886, Johnson & Johnson is one of the world’s oldest and most trusted providers of consumer care products. Over the last decade, however, Johnson & Johnson has faced significant challenges in shaping perceptions of the health, safety, and …
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Improving Volunteer Recruitment and ManagementRepresenting the outreach arm of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, Episcopal Charities provides grants and support for over 90 program sites in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Programs range from children’s education and skills building to meals …
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Social, Urban, Rural, and Resilience Global Practice Supporting the Global Lab on Metropolitan Strategic PlanningIn April 2013, the World Bank and the Regional Plan Association (RPA) of New York launched the Global Lab on Metropolitan Strategic Planning (MetroLab) in New York City. The MetroLab community of practice is part of a program of activities and services …
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STANDARDIZATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CARENYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest public safety-net hospital system in the country, serving 1.4 million New Yorkers annually. In September 2014, H+H was awarded a $17.9 million healthcare innovation grant through the Center for Medicare & …
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CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE IN BREAST CANCER CAREEmblemHealth, one of the largest nonprofit health plans in the United States, formed through the merger of Group Health Incorporated and the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York in 2006. Headquartered in Manhattan, EmblemHealth's goal is to provide …
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EXPANDING SENTENCING MITIGATION PROGRAMSThe Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) is a nonprofit agency that provides research, training, and direct services in the fields of criminal and juvenile justice and related human services. Since 1981, CCA has worked with attorneys and courts to …
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DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONThe Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET)-a nonprofit environmental education organization located in Namibia-aims to protect Namibia's natural environment by educating its citizens to practice a sustainable lifestyle. After successfully …
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ASSESSING THE DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE IN TANZANIAThe European Commission's Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation (EC) supports local and community development and governance through its Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities Unit. The Unit engaged a Capstone team to continue the …
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Cost-benefit associated with implementing a five-tier care management programJamaica Hospital, part of MediSys Health Network, is engaged in a shared savings program in which providers share the savings generated by managing care appropriately, as determined by pre-set quality benchmarks. Jamaica Hospital sought to evaluate the …
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Evaluation of a food justice and youth development programStudents for Service’s (SFS) Teens for Food Justice is a NYC-based program that brings together teen volunteers to build and manage hydroponic farms that grow food for families in underserved, food-desert communities. In 2013, SFS launched this program at …
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Alternative financing for Connecticut’s transportation fundThe State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is the Governor’s staff agency responsible for formulating and implementing public policy, including the preparation of the Governor’s budget proposal for the State. One of Governor Malloy’s …
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Evaluation of outcome measurement tools for college and career readiness curriculumOver the last decade, The Opportunity Network (OppNet) has successfully driven post-secondary success and employability for low-income public school students. Their curriculum has four components that maximize outcomes for college graduation and career …
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Establishing an evaluation tool for the community support for work componenet of Jobs PlusNew York City public housing residents experience high levels of poverty and unemployment. Administered by NYC’s Human Resources Administration (HRA), Jobs-Plus is a place-based employment program designed to tackle this issue. Jobs-Plus offers job …
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Evaluation of effective student recruitment and retention strategiesThe Montclair Cooperative School (Co-Op) is a cooperative school founded in 1963. Since its founding, the Co-Op has expanded to include nursery through eighth grade and can currently accommodate just under 200 students. The Co-Op requested a Capstone team …
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Communicating the contribution: a plan to leverage social services dataSince 1986, Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement (HCCI) has helped Harlem residents rebuild and sustain their community by providing economic development and empowerment opportunities. Focusing on the Bradhurst neighborhood, HCCI develops …
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Supportive housing and transitional services for New York City youthCovenant House New York (CHNY) is a supportive housing and human services provider dedicated to helping homeless youth transition back to independent living. The Capstone team undertook a series of activities to help CHNY improve its transitional living …
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Strategies to increase revenueBuilt in 1976, the Brooklyn Sports Club (BSC) is a membership-based fitness center and pool located on the property of Spring Creek Towers, the largest federally-assisted rental property in the United States. The combination of underutilization and a …
Faculty Profile
Marc GourevitchMarc N. Gourevitch, MD., MPH, is Professor and founding Chair of the Department of Population Health at the NYU School of Medicine. The focus of Dr. Gourevitch's work is on developing approaches that leverage both healthcare delivery and policy- and …
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Getting The Price Right: How Some Countries Control Spending In A Fee-For-Service SystemAlthough the US has the highest health care prices in the world, the specific mechanisms commonly used by other countries to set and update prices are often overlooked, with a tendency to favor strategies such as reducing the use of fee-for-service …
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Moroccans for Morocco - Participatory Community Development ProjectsCorpsAfrica is a nonprofit organization, inspired by the Peace Corps, devoted to community participatory development throughout Africa. CorpsAfrica is in its first year of operations in Morocco. Ten Moroccan Fellows have committed one year of service, …
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Open NYU: CrowdsourcingGovernance Lab (GovLab) aims to improve people's lives by using technology to change the way we govern. The GovLab requested a Capstone team to undertake pilot projects in units across New York University to explore how crowdsourcing tools can help …
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Understanding Your AudienceSnug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden is a hidden gem in NYC; a place where history, architecture, art, theater, dance, music, and horticulture converge to provide dynamic experiences for all ages. The diversity of programming and attractions …