For Tea, "stepping up for my community" is not just a phrase, it's a way of life. Whether it's addressing youth issues, homelessness, or the justice system, she believes in finding solutions and being part of the answer.

Andrea Reyes is a fair trade advocate, educator, community organizer, and small business owner who has turned her passion for fashion and sustainability into creating a significant impact. As Executive Director of NYC Fair Trade Coalition, she runs the Sustainable Fashion Community Center in East Harlem and has created a community of consumers, businesses, and students all working towards a more sustainable future.

CitizensNYC and National Grid Foundation’s partnership began in 2012, and since then have funded over 100 community projects across NYC.

The Creative Stage Collective is a catalyst for empowering community members and amplifying unheard voices through the transformative power of art.

iDig2Learn is a grassroots organization, spearheaded by the dedicated leadership of Christina Delfico, is more than just a nature education program; it's a vibrant community hub fostering connection, environmental awareness, and sustainable practices.

The Jardin La Roca, or Rock Garden’s mission is to enhance and increase community pride in the neighborhood while developing interest and providing hands-on learning opportunities.

In partnership with NYC Service, we’re proud to announce 5 grants supporting community projects designed and led by Youth Leadership Councils across the NYC!

Their initiatives tackle a diverse range of challenges, from promoting environmental sustainability and fostering community engagement, to advocating for restorative justice and improving educational access, to building community between youth and police. We’re grateful for the passion, dedication, and creativity of these young leaders!

CitizensNYC is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help New Yorkers come together and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.

In 2023, support from The Staten Island Foundation made it possible to collaborate with Nonprofit Staten Island to host a series of conversations that brought together a diverse group of the borough’s community leaders.

CitizensNYCy To Honor Lisa Laukitis, Esq. and Randall Eisenberg At Annual All-In For New York City Cocktail Reception

As a Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, she advises corporations and their investors through the difficult process of bankruptcy, and is active with the firm’s pro bono efforts. Assisting those who need help most has always driven her. She was a leader then, and she’s a leader now.

What does it mean to make an impact? For Randall Eisenberg, it has meant bringing out the best in himself, his coworkers, his clients, and his community.

CitizensNYC partners with Wells Fargo to support business leaders who are stepping up for their neighborhood.

As global leaders convene in New York for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week, CitizensNYC continues to champion the role of neighborhood level actions and community leadership in addressing major challenges.

It truly takes every one of us to help the city flourish and thrive, and CitizensNYC is proud to be the strong thread that connects our corporate partners and our grantee partners. We are also deeply grateful for our corporate partnerships, which allow us to invest in and support community leaders across all five boroughs of NYC.

One of the preeminent bandleaders and pianists in America. A living landmark. A true New Yorker for New York. These are just a few of the ways people have described Peter Duchin, whose music has filled the air at state dinners and inaugural balls, charity galas, and notable society events over the last six decades. Both his music and story have become woven into the fabric of New York City, reflecting the beauty, tenacity, and spirit of what the city is made of.

Bobby Digi Olisa’s passion for community-building is clearly rooted in his hometown of Staten Island, New York. Raised in the multi-ethnic Clifton section of Park Hill/Stapleton, he has always had a desire to build bridges between people of diverse backgrounds and help the residents in his neighborhood to thrive. As he has grown businesses, founded nonprofit organizations, and mentored youth, Bobby has been a true changemaker for communities in Staten Island, New York City, and beyond.

As an award-winning journalist and co-host of “CBS Saturday Morning,” Michelle Miller has been at the forefront of the leading news stories of our time. Covering stories from Hurricane Katrina to the murder of George Floyd, she has dedicated her journalism career to sharing the perspectives of people who have often been left out of the conversation, bringing visibility to their individual and collective struggles.