Changes at "Real Resources. Respected Volunteers. Verified Trust"
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-["<xml><dl class=\"decidim_awesome-custom_fields\" data-generator=\"decidim_awesome\" data-version=\"0.12.0\">-<dt name=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\">Idea Submission for The People's Money:</dt>-<dd id=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>Solution: Create a single, connected digital NYC Community Hub that centralizes key resources. This platform will feature a unique \"Verified Quality Directory\" where services are vetted by both community reviews and anonymous \"undercover\" evaluators.-Key Features:-• Thoroughly Screened Directory: Guides users to effective, respectful specialists and community programs.-• NY Volunteer &amp; Jobs Portal: Links respectful volunteer organizations with job opportunities.-• Perks: Provides a flat reimbursement for the cost of meals and transportation for active NY volunteers. Proof is required via photos of volunteering in action or confirmation that the organization did not provide these essentials.-• Scholarships: Offers scholarships for active NY volunteers. Requirements include demonstrating passion, submitting a video story, and writing a personal statement. (Note: Poor writing skills are no barrier; all are highly encouraged to submit).-• Jobs: Sets aside paid opportunities where companies prioritize active NY Volunteers (specifically non-students), allowing for flexibility to continue giving back.-• Public Community Board: Restricted to listings for events with no admission fee.-• Civic Voice: Provides an easy way for people to report organizations for not valuing or respecting volunteers, as well as a place to propose swaps and collaborate on local projects.-Benefit: This hub builds essential public trust, increases resource utilization, and promotes powerful, informed, community-led action in Manhattan.</div></dd>-<dt name=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\">What is the problem your idea aims to address?</dt>-<dd id=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>New Yorkers struggle to find reliable, high-quality community services and healthcare specialists, often wasting time and money on unhelpful providers. Simultaneously, civic engagement and volunteer efforts are spread across numerous platforms.-</div></dd>-<dt name=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\">Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply</dt>-<dd id=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\" name=\"checkbox-group\"><div alt=\"justice-impacted\">Justice Impacted People</div></dd>-</dl></xml>"]- +["<xml><dl class=\"decidim_awesome-custom_fields\" data-generator=\"decidim_awesome\" data-version=\"0.12.0\">
- +<dt name=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\">Idea Submission for The People's Money:</dt>
- +<dd id=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>Solution: Create a single, connected digital NYC Community Hub that centralizes key resources. This platform will feature a unique \"Verified Quality Directory\" where services are vetted by both community reviews and anonymous \"undercover\" evaluators.
- +Key Features:
- +• Thoroughly Screened Directory: Guides users to effective, respectful specialists and community programs.
- +• NY Volunteer &amp;amp; Jobs Portal: Links respectful volunteer organizations with job opportunities.
- +• Perks: Provides a flat reimbursement for the cost of meals and transportation for active NY volunteers. Proof is required via photos of volunteering in action or confirmation that the organization did not provide these essentials.
- +• Scholarships: Offers scholarships for active NY volunteers. Requirements include demonstrating passion, submitting a video story, and writing a personal statement. (Note: Poor writing skills are no barrier; all are highly encouraged to submit).
- +• Jobs: Sets aside paid opportunities where companies prioritize active NY Volunteers (specifically non-students), allowing for flexibility to continue giving back.
- +• Public Community Board: Restricted to listings for events with no admission fee.
- +• Civic Voice: Provides an easy way for people to report organizations for not valuing or respecting volunteers, as well as a place to propose swaps and collaborate on local projects.
- +Benefit: This hub builds essential public trust, increases resource utilization, and promotes powerful, informed, community-led action in Manhattan.</div></dd>
- +<dt name=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\">What is the problem your idea aims to address?</dt>
- +<dd id=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>New Yorkers struggle to find reliable, high-quality community services and healthcare specialists, often wasting time and money on unhelpful providers. Simultaneously, civic engagement and volunteer efforts are spread across numerous platforms.
- +</div></dd>
- +<dt name=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\">Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply</dt>
- +<dd id=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\" name=\"checkbox-group\">\n<div alt=\"youth\">Youth (under 24)</div>\n<div alt=\"older-adults\">Older Adults (65 +)</div>\n<div alt=\"justice-impacted\">Justice Impacted People</div>\n<div alt=\"disabilities\">People with Disabilities</div>\n<div alt=\"lgbtq-plus\">LGBTQIA+ People</div>\n<div alt=\"parents\">Parents</div>\n</dd>
- +</dl></xml>"]
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