A Visit from Our Friends Rescuing Leftover Cuisine

Alliance has been receiving delicious meals from local restaurants for many years, through Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, an awesome nonprofit. Last week, RLC dropped by to meet more of our Food and Nutrition Services team, and share their insights about food recovery.

Thank you, RLC. All photos: David Nager/Alliance

Alliance Welcomes Harm Reduction Experts from Newcastle, U.K.

On the week of International Overdose Awareness Day, Alliance was proud to host harm reduction experts from the City of Newcastle, U.K., and Newcastle Treatment and Recovery. Rachael Hope, Zoe Champion, and Thomas Vardy joined us on outreach, in the syringe exchange, speaking with participants in our groups, and in meetings with public health experts across NYC.

Alliance Rallies Outside Governor's NYC Office for Services for People Who Use Drugs

On Wednesday, August 28, as part of our lead up to International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), Alliance joined our partner agencies at a rally outside Governor Hochul’s NYC office demanding life-saving services for people who use drugs. The Governor has frequently mentioned a family member’s death caused by an overdose to gain sympathy and district from the fact that she continues to deny funding mechanisms for Overdose Prevention Centers, continues to prohibit funds for safer smoking apparel, and continues to deny housing and supportive services to people actively using drugs.

Throughout the week, Alliance has provided trainings that save lives, and honor the dignity of people with past substance dependency, and people actively using drugs. All photos: David Nager/Alliance

Alliance Gives Back Health Fair

In Washington Heights and across the city, Alliance is at the heart of our community, connecting residents with essential health resources— from HIV testing and prevention to comprehensive care services and basic needs. We’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the support they need. Our annual health fair “Alliance Gives Back” drew hundreds of participants, and featured Dominican Women's Development Center, Harlem Hospital, FDNY, Colgate, Elite Home Care, Viiv, VNS Healthcare, Mt Sinai HIV study, and Memorial Sloan Kettering.

All photos: Kaitlyn Fudge/Alliance