Thank you to everyone who joined us at the iconic New-York Historical Society to celebrate the 2024 Sloan Public Service Award Winners. The evening was a truly inspirational occasion, honoring six extraordinary civil servants whose talent, resilience, ingenuity, and unwavering commitment exemplify the very best of our public sector workforce. We are delighted to share … Continued
On December 4th, Fund President, Lisette Nieves, joined Working for a Future: Equity and Access in Work-Based Learning for Young People co-author Becca Huntting at the “On the Job: Maximizing Work-Based Learning for Career Development” panel at the 2024 NYCETC Conference. Moderated by Jonathan Bowles, this engaging panel explored how work-based learning programs can empower individuals … Continued
Join the Fund for the City of New York as we announce and celebrate this year’s six extraordinary Sloan Public Service Award honorees. When: Thursday November 21, 2024 Where: New York Historical Society 170 Central Park West, NYC 10024 Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm Register Now
Join us on November 18, 2024 for a book talk with Dr. Elaine Ruiz Lopez, author of The Fight for Equity in the Bronx: Changing Lives and Transforming Communities, One Scholar at a Time. About the Author Born and raised in the South Bronx, Dr. Ruiz Lopez faced significant barriers, including systemic inequities and … Continued
In her new book, award-winning journalist Paola Ramos explores the relationships between identity and political trauma with the growing far-right sentiment among Latinos. Defectors covers far-right Latinos across the United States, including Evangelical pastors and January 6th insurrectionists, to dissect the causes of this newfound radicalization and uncover its possible effects on American politics. … Continued
This event has been postponed. Please follow us on social media for updates. How do we motivate young people in today’s world? The period from ages 10 to 25 can be incredibly challenging—for both young people and those who mentor them. During these years, young people are going through significant physical, emotional, and social changes, … Continued
In today’s fast-paced world, where work demands often stretch us thin, maintaining our leadership spark can feel like a daunting challenge. If you’ve ever found yourself teetering on the edge of burnout while juggling the chaos of leadership, you’re not alone. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to a special book talk with Daisy … Continued
Last night, the Fund for the City of New York proudly hosted the launch of Working for a Future: Equity and Access in Work-Based Learning for Young People. Fund President, Lisette Nieves, Noel S. Anderson, and Becca Huntting joined us for an engaging discussion on creating equitable opportunities for young people in the workplace. The … Continued
Yesterday, our President Dr. Lisette Nieves and Researcher-in-Residence Dr. Noel Anderson led an engaging conversation on equity and access in work-based learning for young people! The event, moderated by exalt CEO/President Gisele Castro, centered on a powerful chapter from their book Working for a Future: Equity and Access in Work-Based Learning for Young People, in … Continued
Fund for the City of New York is proud to announce this fall’s Book Talk Series! Join us as we hear from giants in their respective fields. From young adult fiction to journalism, activism, academia and more, consider this your fall semester syllabus. 🗓️ Save the date for these engaging book talk conversations. Details and … Continued
We’re thrilled to help develop the future leaders of urban innovation and civic engagement by announcing the 2024-2025 Community Planning Fellows Cohort: Akwasi Agyeman Mateo Alexander Leah Barazani Madeline Ahn Brandfonbrener Malak Diouri Zoë Evans XuanXuan Huang Jake Iaccino Oranette Johnson Isabel Jordan Lauren Leiker David Ludwig Emma McCauley Lakeisha Quarles Gabriela Ramos Zev … Continued
Join us on Thursday, September 26 @ 6pm for a special artist talk back with Ife Adeniyi as he explores themes of community and resilience through his work. Click here to register