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May 25, 2025 2025 New Yorker for New York Honoree Spotlight: Jay Goffman
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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April 25, 2025 2025 New Yorker for New York Honoree Spotlight: Holly Newman Kroft
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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April 10, 2025 Celebrating 50 Years of CitizensNYC: A Partner Spotlight on Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project
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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March 22, 2025 2025 New Yorker for New York Honoree Spotlight: Jibreel Jalloh
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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February 25, 2025 A Reflection From Coro Fellow Quincy Johnston
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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November 01, 2024 Citizens Committee For New York City Raises $630,000 at Annual All-In For New York City Cocktail Reception
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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October 24, 2024 Introducing Collaborative Impact Grants
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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October 17, 2024 Building A Foundation: All In For New York Honorees Jeffrey D. Saferstein and Brian J. Fox
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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September 27, 2024 Donor Spotlight: Thomson Reuters
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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August 01, 2024 Donor Spotlight: JPMorgan Chase
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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