This piece originally appeared in The New York Daily News on Sunday, October 5th. It can be read here. When was the last time it felt like New York City was headed in the right direction? As federal funding for housing, schools, and food...
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Grantee Stories In Staten Island, a quiet revolution is buzzing. André Ware, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bee University NYC (Bee-U), launched the organization in 2021 with a simple but powerful belief: that environmental stewardship should be accessible, hands-on, and rooted in the experiences of those most impacted by injustice. A former participant in experiential...
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This year marks CitizensNYC’s 50th anniversary—a milestone that honors five decades of grassroots problem-solving powered by New Yorkers who know their neighborhoods best. Since our founding, we’ve helped tens of thousands of everyday leaders bring their ideas to life with small grants and hands-on support. Whether it’s turning vacant lots into community gardens or...
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We’re proud to have hosted Quincy Johnston, a fellow through the CORO Fellowship program, over the past several months. Quincy’s invaluable work on our communications and operations teams has helped set us on a path for an improved digital presence this new year. Her insights and dedication are a true testament to the power of collaboration—and we couldn’t be happier to...
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Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC), a micro-funding organization dedicated to empowering everyday New Yorkers to strengthen their neighborhoods, proudly announces the success of its “All In For New York City Fall Cocktail” event. This year’s celebration united the financial restructuring community to raise over $630,000, providing crucial resources to...
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This summer, CitizensNYC launched an exciting new program, the Collaborative Impact Grant, open exclusively to our 2023 grantee partners. This pilot program provides one $10,000 grant per borough to groups of three grantees, enabling them to develop and implement group projects that foster community building, enhance local leadership, and strengthen partnerships. These...
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CitizensNYC's signature fall fundraising event, the All In for NYC Cocktail Reception, will shine a light on two exceptional individuals whose dedication to New York City runs deep: Jeffrey D. Saferstein and Brian J. Fox. As we celebrate their professional leadership and accomplishments, we also recognize their unwavering commitment to fostering vibrant communities...
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In celebration of their Global Impact Day, Thomson Reuters partnered with CitizensNYC to gather volunteers to make a meaningful difference for New York City’s elderly community. Hosted by CitizensNYC and BEETS3, the event focused on packing care packages for low-income senior citizens, many of whom rely on these deliveries for essential living supplies.
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Since 1995, JPMorgan Chase has been a steadfast supporter of CitizensNYC, contributing to our mission of empowering residents to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods through grassroots initiatives. Thanks to JPMorgan Chase’s support of over $1.1M over the last three decades, community leaders and small business owners across the city have been able to...
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Citizens Committee for New York City is proud to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Julie L. Shapiro. Julie has spent more than 25 years in the nonprofit sector, predominantly in New York City, working at the intersection of workforce development, youth development, and education. She is known for her strong track record of creative...
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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.
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