For Peter Cannava, finance is not abstract. At its best, it becomes something you can walk past, live in, rely on, or build a life around. It becomes housing. Schools. Grocery stores. The kind of neighborhoods that have what people need to grow...
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For decades, the residents of Southeast Queens have lived with water in their basements and uncertainty on their doorsteps. Chronic flooding—driven by a persistently high groundwater table—has plagued neighborhoods like Springfield Gardens, Laurelton, Rosedale, and South Jamaica. In some homes, water pumps run constantly just to keep the floor dry. And while citywide...
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CitizensNYC, Partners Launch “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors” Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Local Food Leaders New York, NY — In response to rising rates of food insecurity and the looming impact of federal SNAP cuts, Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) is launching a special fundraising campaign: Neighbors Feeding Neighbors. The effort will raise...
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In every borough in New York, you’ll find CitizensNYC’s partners transforming their blocks. We start small—microgrants of $5,000 or less—but the outcomes ripple far beyond the budget line. Our role is simple: fund the first step, and stay in the corner of the people who take it. Today, we’re proud to announce that CitizensNYC is […]
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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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A Champion for Second Chances—and First Steps When Jay Goffman talks about his career, he doesn’t begin with accolades or titles. He begins with values. “You help people through their worst moments,” he says, “and you have a friend for life.” That ethos—practical, generous, and deeply human—has shaped Jay’s four-decade career as one of the […]
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In a city built on big ideas, bold moves, and grit, Holly Newman Kroft is a standout. A Managing Director and Senior Wealth Advisor at Neuberger Berman, Holly has spent two decades helping clients make decisions that shape not just their financial legacies but their impact on the world. She works closely with families, foundations, […]
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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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Jibreel Jalloh isn’t just building an organization. He’s building a movement. A proud son of Canarsie and the Bronx, Jibreel has emerged as one of the most dynamic, thoughtful, and tech-savvy grassroots leaders in New York City. As the founder and executive director of The Flossy Organization, he’s spent the last few years taking on […]
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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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