A report by the New York State Comptroller shows nonprofits are employing more people and offering more vital services, like mental health support, to communities. This is especially true on Long Island. Meanwhile, Connecticut is repeatedly accused of being bad for business. Is that true for nonprofits? We'll discuss the state of nonprofit organizations in our region, with guests:
- Bob Ward, deputy comptroller of budget and policy analysis, Office of New York State Comptroller
- Martin Cantor, Ed.D., director, Long Island Center for Socio-Economic Policy, former Suffolk County economic development commissioner
- Jeffrey Reynolds, Ph.D., president and CEO, FCA
- Paule Pachter, CEO, Long Island Cares
- Barbara Faron, CEO, Federation of Organizations
- Kate Lombardo, executive director, The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County
- Geoff Taylor, director of development, Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut