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Calvin Mew (PMD 1984) to Serve as Harvard Business School Club of New York's Next President

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Business School Club of New York ( HBSCNY ) is pleased to announce that Calvin Mew (PMD 1984) will serve as President beginning July 1, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Business School Club of New York ( HBSCNY ) is pleased to announce that Calvin Mew (PMD 1984) will serve as President beginning July 1, 2024.
  • Mew will succeed outgoing President, Clare Peeters (MBA 2000), after three years of exceptional leadership.
  • Mew has been an integral part of the Club for over two decades.
  • Besides Harvard Business School, Mew was educated at Yale University, Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University.

PAWS Act Coalition Hails Passage of Appropriations Bill as Key Milestone in Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence and their Pets

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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I'm grateful for the partnerships we've formed between organizations working to end both domestic violence and animal abuse.

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  • I'm grateful for the partnerships we've formed between organizations working to end both domestic violence and animal abuse.
  • "This funding will support real, life-saving change for domestic violence survivors and the pets that bring them so much joy and comfort."
  • Up to 65% of domestic violence victims remain in abusive situations out of fear for their pets' safety.
  • URI merged with the Center Against Domestic Violence in 2018, the first licensed provider of domestic violence shelter in New York.

Urban Resource Institute Hosts Expert Panel on The Bronx Cross-Sector Collaboration and Response to Domestic Violence

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Friday, October 11, 2019
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As a result, URI opened three domestic violence shelters in the Bronx to provide safety for survivors and their families.

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  • As a result, URI opened three domestic violence shelters in the Bronx to provide safety for survivors and their families.
  • The panel was held at Harmony House, URI's newest Tier II transitional domestic violence shelter and the fourth URI shelter in the Bronx.
  • Greater community collaboration and cross-sector communication are vital to addressing such a pervasive social issue as domestic violence and female homicide.
  • URI merged with the Center Against Domestic Violence in 2018, the first licensed provider of domestic violence shelter in New York.

Coalition Hails Passage of Legislation as Key Milestone in Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence and their Pets

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Friday, December 21, 2018
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I'm grateful for the partnerships we've formed between organizations working to end both domestic violence and animal abuse.

Key Points: 
  • I'm grateful for the partnerships we've formed between organizations working to end both domestic violence and animal abuse.
  • Up to 65% of domestic violence victims remain in abusive situations out of fear for their pets' safety.
  • The majority of domestic violence situations include pets in the household, and 85% of women residing in domestic violence shelters reported a pet was harmed by their abuser.
  • URI merged with the Center Against Domestic Violence in 2018, the first licensed provider of domestic violence shelter in New York.

New Coalition to Support Legislation Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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The majority of domestic violence situations include pets in the household, and 85% of women residing in domestic violence shelters reported a pet was harmed by their abuser .

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  • The majority of domestic violence situations include pets in the household, and 85% of women residing in domestic violence shelters reported a pet was harmed by their abuser .
  • A growing body of science has demonstrated a link between domestic violence and animal cruelty .
  • "Bayer recognizes the great need to support domestic violence shelters that care for both survivors and their beloved pets," said Lauren Dorsch, Deputy Director, Communications, Bayer Animal Health.
  • URI is merging with the Center Against Domestic Violence, the first licensed provider of domestic violence shelter in New York.

Urban Resource Institute and Purina Announce First-Ever Entirely Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelter Where Every Unit is Designed for Pets and People to Survive and Thrive Together

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
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In fact, 48 percent of domestic violence victims stay in abusive situations because they don't want to leave their pets behind.

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  • In fact, 48 percent of domestic violence victims stay in abusive situations because they don't want to leave their pets behind.
  • "Domestic violence impacts every member of a household and that includes pets.
  • URI is merging with the Center Against Domestic Violence, the first licensed provider of domestic violence shelter in New York.
  • Nestl Purina PetCare promotes responsible pet care, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets.