Our Impact

Since 1975, CitizensNYC has championed the ways in which volunteerism, social justice and people power can drive impactful and necessary change.

Our Impact in New York City

In 2023

350

grants awarded to grassroots leaders and neighborhood businesses working to improve their communities

66%

of partners are volunteer led organizations

100,000+

NYC residents directly impacted by the initiatives we supported

130

neighborhoods in all 5 boroughs received support

 
 
Parent Child Relationship Association, Sunset Park, Brooklyn

We are proud to partner with hundreds of community leaders and small businesses across New York City by investing in their ideas for improving their neighborhoods, connecting them with networks and resources to take their projects to the next level, and amplifying their voices and perspectives on strengthening NYC.