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President Lisette Nieves Confirmed to AmeriCorps Board of Directors

Congratulations to the Fund for the City of New York’s President Lisette Nieves on her new appointment to the AmeriCorps Board of Directors. She answered the Biden-Harris Administration’s call to…

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March 11, 2024: Meet & Greet with Lucria Ortiz, CEO of OppNet

…capabilities and her commitment to community empowerment. As a steadfast advocate for marginalized communities, Lucria has dedicated her career to fostering equity and inclusion. Her work extends beyond organizational leadership…

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January 23, 2025: Discover the Power of La Borinqueña: A Book Talk with Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez

…Fund for the City of New York, 121 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10013 How to Register Reserve your spot today: www.fcny.org/boriquena Spaces are limited, so…

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May 23, 2024: Book Talk with Claire Jimenez, Author of ‘What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez’

Get drawn in to the vivid portrayal of a Puerto Rican family grappling with the sudden disappearance of their daughter, Ruthy, with Claire Jimenez’s award-winning novel, What Happened to Ruthy…

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Celestina Leon

…issued a comprehensive report on the future of these boards. Her dedication to strengthening grassroots democracy and empowering local communities reflects her belief in the importance of community engagement and…

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The Hispanic Leadership Institute Fellowship Commences at the Fund for the City of New York

competencies of its mid and senior level Latino managers. It is run in conjunction with the Fund for the City of New York and the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture,…

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Redistricting & You: Understand the NYC Council Districting Process

The redistricting process in New York City can be opaque, leading to limited public participation in decisions that have a profound impact on communities across every borough. Citizens’ voting power,…

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James Reichman

…the age of 17 reflects his early commitment to service. His rapid progression through prestigious training programs like Air Assault School and Combat Lifesaver training underscored his natural leadership abilities…

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Partner Project Highlight: Labor Day

…association in the country with over 200 members providing jobs for over 600,000 New Yorkers, including community-based organizations, community colleges, proprietary schools, and union affiliated training programs. The Coalition’s broad…

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Cheryl Hodge

…an amazing leader. She helps us understand how important the work we do is, even if no one else recognizes it.” Her undeniable competence, no-nonsense attitude, and composure in times…

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Sarah Carroll

…and property owners navigate the complicated rules and regulations that govern New York City landmarks. Although applications to the Commission are often contentious, Carroll’s unusual and admirable calm, sensitivity and…

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Nonprofits: Cash Flow Loans Fit the Bill

…Greater New York (HFSGNY). “Without loans from the Fund, our staff and bills would not have been paid for many months during these 11 years. Had the Fund not extended…

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