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U.S. Senator Rob Portman of Ohio commends LIFE A Dementia Friendly Foundation for their important work and congratulates them for winning one of Manhattan Institute's 2020 Civil Society Awards. LIFE is a faith-based nonprofit that provides resources, education, and engaging activities for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers in Lorain County, Ohio. By offering weekly programming and a robust support network, LIFE breaks down social isolation, builds community, and improves the overall quality of life for those touched by dementia and their families. Learn more about the 2020 Civil Society Awards: https://www.manhattan-institute.org/tocqueville-civil-socie Register for the 2020 Civil Society Awards Eventcast: https://www.manhattan-institute.org/tocqueville-civil-soc/

Please join us honoring LIFE A Dementia Friendly Foundation, one of our 2020 Civil Society Award winners. LIFE is a faith-based nonprofit that provides resources, education, and community engagement for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers in Vermilion, Amherst, and Wellington, Ohio. Through weekly programming and a robust support network, LIFE breaks down social isolation, builds community, and improves the overall quality of life for families who have been ...touched by dementia. You can RSVP for the 2020 Civil Society Awards on Thursday, October 29 at 5:00pm EDT: https://civilsocietyawards.com Learn more about LIFE: A Dementia Friendly Foundation: https://dflife.org

Andy Smarick on Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation: Originalism and textualism aren't just about old documents; they honor the democratic will of the people.

Check out our next 2020 Civil Society Award winner, Tocando Music Project. The El Paso Symphony Orchestra's Tocando Music Project provides immersive music education, academic support, and cultural formation to children growing up in challenging conditions along the U.S.-Mexico border near El Paso, Texas. With the help of volunteer music instructors and mentors, national partnerships, and dozens of community volunteers, Tocando’s programs are provided at no cost to the stude...nts, offering them opportunities they would not have otherwise. Tocando’s mission is not primarily to make musicians but to help students gain the confidence and motivation needed to expand their horizons and succeed in life. Don't forget to RSVP for the 2020 Civil Society Awards happening Thursday, October 29 at 5:00pm EDT: https://civilsocietyawards.com Learn more about the Tocando Music Project: https://tocandomusicproject.org/

A look at one of our 2020 Civil Society Award winners, Invisible Hands Deliver. Serving neighborhoods across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Invisible Hands provides free, contactless grocery delivery to the most vulnerable in their communities, especially those at high risk for contracting a serious case of Covid-19. With the help of more than 10,000 volunteers, this mutual aid effort has not only brought neighbors together during a difficult time but also bridges th...e gap between generations and fights the dual problems of social isolation and food insecurity that were exacerbated by the pandemic. Don't forget to RSVP for the 2020 Civil Society Awards happening Thursday, October 29 at 5:00pm EDT: https://civilsocietyawards.com Learn more about Invisible Hands: https://invisiblehandsdeliver.org/

By any measure, New York faces a daunting recoverybut it can do much to ensure that the industries that make the city unique stick it out. From City Journal.

Here's a peek at one of our 2020 Civil Society Award winners: The FELIX Organization. Serving the greater New York City and Los Angeles areas, The Felix Organization empowers children in foster care by providing life-changing experiences through five summer camps, year-round programming and support, cultural activities, and more. With more than 100 volunteers, their programs have helped more than 10,000 young people realize their full potential and grow in self-confidenceproviding stability and care for those whose lives are marked by trauma and uncertainty. #civilsociety Register for our 2020 Civil Society Awards happening Thursday, October 29 at: www.civilsocietyawards.com

Post-coronavirus, the Manhattan Institute envisions a growing New York City with a thriving economy, healthy finances, accessible housing, effective infrastructure, flourishing education, safe streets, and increasing competitiveness. Check out our new New York City: Reborn initiative to learn how we can help turn that vision into reality.

We are only one week away from our annual Civil Society Awards, where we will honor five outstanding nonprofit leaders. RSVP at civilsocietyawards.com to tune in to our eventcast.

With signs emerging of diminished commitment to police de-escalation training due to budget constraints, now’s a good time to rethink the case for it.

Confronting the biggest crisis that New York has endured in at least 45 years maybe ever elected officials have been bizarrely sanguine about the city’s well-being.

We are very excited to honor special 2020 Civil Society Award winners Invisible Hands Deliver during our event next Thursday, October 29th at 5:00pm ET. RSVP to watch the eventcast at civilsocietyawards.com