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Foundation for New York's Strongest

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 New York, NY
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Joined August 2016
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As of August 2020, this account will no longer be active. Please follow us @sanitationfoundation on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for the latest updates!
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So excited to be co-hosting this workshop with the Zero Waste NYC Workshop Series! Join us July 22nd at 7pm for an incredible panel discussion on equity and accessibility in the zero waste space: eventbrite.com/e/how-can-we-…
How Can We Make "Zero Waste" More Equitable?

How Can We Make "Zero Waste" More Equitable?

How can we make "zero waste" more equitable and accessible to ALL?

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Be Social Change@BeSocialChange14 Jul 2020
Join us to hear our expert panelists from @ConEdison @StrongestNYC & @FutureMeets about the status of called-for changes & how New Yorkers can play a vital role in making our city a leader in the movement against #climatechange. FREE RSVP: bit.ly/greenernyc071520 | #greencity
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We’ve restocked the black embroidered “Strongest” mask! Limited quantities remaining, purchase yours today: nycstrongest.org/shop
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These reusable cotton face masks are made of recycled, unused DSNY t-shirts. Proceeds from your purchase go towards funding a mask for every front line Sanitation employee.
We’re thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Julie Raskin, will be speaking at the @BeSocialChange Greener New York City Spotlight to share insights and strategies for designing functional, sustainable cities. Learn more and register at: besocialchange.com/greener-n…
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Calling all history buffs! Check out our latest blog post on the history of DSNY and our new partnership with @urbanarchiveny at: nycstrongest.org/a-look-into…
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If you’re looking for a show to binge watch over the holiday weekend, check out @PrimeVideo's new docuseries Regular Heroes! Episode 4 features DSNY’s very own Sanitation Worker Angel Santiago. View the full episode at: amazon.com/Regular-Heroes-Se….
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We sadly announce the death of Sanitation Worker Quebiy Pigott from our Manhattan 5 garage, who passed away of complications from COVID-19. We mourn his loss and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, coworkers and friends.
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On sale now on our site! For a donation of $15 or more (shipping included), you can purchase one of these reusable, cotton face masks made of recycled, unused DSNY t-shirts: nycstrongest.org/shop
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All proceeds from your purchase will go toward funding a mask for every front-line Sanitation employee. Visit our website now to browse all the options and purchase yours today: nycstrongest.org/shop
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A few more of the incredibly generous donations our heroic workforce has received recently! In order: sanitizing supplies courtesy of @USHGNYC, pizzas from @HinduYUVAUSA of Manhattan, and the cutest care packages from some Queens community members.
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Thank you so much for supporting our workers on the front lines of this crisis as they continue #PickingUpNYC. If you or your company would like to make a donation of your own (cash or in-kind), visit: nycstrongest.org/dsnyfund
We're looking for a Zero Waste Partnerships Intern to work on our communications team and assist with special projects! Check out the full position description at: nycstrongest.org/work-with-u…
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, #throwback Thursday! The black and white photograph captures DSNY Mack trucks on display at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, ca. 1920. These trucks were known as the “Bull Dog Mack,” and were the first Mack trucks to be purchased by the department.
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Please be sure to check out more historical images from DSNY’s archive at @urbanarchiveny!
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New York Magazine Art Critic @jerrysaltz and @vicenews recently stopped by our Manhattan 11 garage to view the Treasures in the Trash collection. Check out the video at: vice.com/en_us/article/3azq4…
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Our latest blog post on composting from home is now live! Check it out at: nycstrongest.org/homecompost
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Some great shots from @BaraschMcGarry's generous donation of masks yesterday! Thank you for all you do for the DSNY community.
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We are so grateful to our latest group of in-kind donors! Members of our workforce recently received: surgical masks from @BaraschMcGarry, coffee and donuts from @JustinBrannan, and lunch from @sohobroadway @NoHo_NY @HudsonSquareNYC @GrnVillageNYC and @MeatpackingNY
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They also received: 45 cases of hand sanitizer from @EcoLogicInc, lunch from @GiosBrooklyn and breakfast from A Better College Point, the Coastal Preservation Netwrok, and Margaret Loughlin Homes.
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Thank you so much for supporting our workers on the front lines of this crisis as they continue #PickingUpNYC. If you or your company would like to make a donation of your own (cash or in-kind), visit: nycstrongest.org/dsnyfund
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