Join us at the Fund on Tuesday, July 25th, at 6 p.m. for an engaging event on financial literacy organized by the 2023 Summer Interns. Our esteemed experts will share valuable tips tailored to young adults. This event welcomes individuals of all ages. Fill out my online form.
In honor of Independence Day, we’d like to shine a light on a few partner projects that exemplify the United States’ greatest strength: its diversity. Diaspora Despierta In 2017, shortly after Hurricane María, Dianne Morales launched a campaign to fund grassroots groups on the island- what started as a small effort to raise $5K quickly … Continued
On this Juneteenth, we want to highlight a few of our amazing partner projects that work toward racial justice and inclusion. If you’re interested in learning more about them and our other 80+ partner projects, please visit the partner project directory. Brooklyn Movement Center Brooklyn Movement Center (BMC) is a Black-led, membership-based organization of … Continued
The 2023 winners represent a diverse cross section of public servants whose work, commitment and dedication are essential to the functioning and vitality of New York City. (New York, NY, May 15, 2023) – Today, the Fund for the City of New York (Fund) announced the winners of the 2023 Sloan Public Service Awards. Referred … Continued
On May 24, 2023, Fund President, Lisette Nieves, will give keynote remarks and join NYN Media in presenting the inaugural Nonprofit Trailblazers Awards. The awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to make New York a better and safer place to live through their commitment to charity, diversity, environmentalism, sustainability, and governance. To … Continued
Please join Karen Ford, Executive Director Mayor’s Office for Nonprofit Services, this Tuesday, April 18th from 1:00pm-2:00pm to hear more about the priorities of the Mayor’s Office for Nonprofit Services and an update on the reforms to the City’s procurement and contracting system. During this session hosted by the Mayor’s Office for Nonprofit Services, they will share … Continued
The Fund’s 55th Anniversary Cross-Sector Innovation Conference was a huge success! We’d like to extend our gratitude to everyone who attended and participated last week. We would also like to express our appreciation to everyone who has partnered and collaborated with us over the past 55 years. Check out these highlights from the event:
Update: Registration for the conference is now closed. Please join the waitlist below if you would still like to attend. We are excited to host a national conference in partnership with New York University on April 4, 2023, that will highlight the legacy of the Fund, but also look towards the future of what … Continued
The Fund is proud to support several women-empowering groups who #EmbraceEquity by celebrating women’s achievements, educating and raising awareness for women’s equality, advocating for gender parity, and offering resources, access, and connections that are vital to the well-being and livelihood of countless women in New York and around the world. Today, we honor these: Coalition … Continued
Demetrius Napolitano started Fostering Meditation after 20 years in NYC’s foster care system, where he battled complicated trauma, despair, and PTSD. CBS News recently recognized Fostering Meditation for its work teaching mindfulness meditation, yoga, diet awareness, and cathartic writing to adolescents in and out of foster care and the criminal justice system to reduce stress, … Continued
The LGBTQ+ community is part of the foundation of New York City – from Stonewall to marriage equality, New York is a hub for queer and trans organizing, advocacy, and preservation. The Fund is proud to be home to a multitude of organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community, providing resources, access, and connection to organizations that … Continued
We had an incredible evening of reflection, laughter, and tears at last night’s reception for Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt, hosted by Aldrin Bonilla. Thank you for your many years of service at the Fund and for all you do for your countless mentees.“My job is to launch out into the deep. We’ve got an old … Continued