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For five years, residents of Penn-Wortman Houses had a gem in the neighborhood just for them. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded a Jobs-Plus site at the development, which helped connect them to employment opportunities, education, financial counseling, and other supportive services close to home. Now that the contract has come to an end, Penn-Wortman residents and NYCHA staff reflect on how the program served residents.

Culture and recreational activities merge in the great outdoors at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. The city is home to more than 1,700 parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities across the five boroughs, including over 400 parks in Queens. Roy Wilkins Park is named after a civil rights leader and former National Association for the Advancement of Colored People president and provides 54-acres for activities

Just in time for Small Business Week, Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC), a micro-funding organization supporting civic leaders and developing tomorrow’s leaders, is thrilled to announce that Wells Fargo has made another $250,000 investment in New York City’s small business community.

Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) announced today the launch of its 2022 fundraising campaign, New Yorkers for New York. The announcement highlights extraordinary New Yorkers who are leading in their space to rethink, rebuild, and reimagine New York City. The organization’s in-person gala will take place on Monday, June 6 at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers.

Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) has re-launched a program to help small businesses and community organizations of all kinds continue their work. The “All In Neighborhood Grants” program sets aside $1 million for those doing good work locally.

Employee-led Community Relations Committees across Argo Group promote giving back by helping establish and maintain philanthropy partnerships. During the holiday season, we reflect on the opportunities we’ve had to make a difference in our communities. See stories from some of our philanthropy partners and find out how you can help.

As each year winds down, City & State turns its focus to honoring a select group of New Yorkers who exemplify what it means to be a socially responsible citizen. Unlike the many power lists we publish recognizing the most influential individuals in city and state politics, this feature instead highlights those who are dedicated to helping others. These leaders – in business, government, nonprofits and advocacy – exemplify the optimism and idealism that make New York a national leader, especially as partisan gridlock hinders the nation’s ability to contend with an unending pandemic, heightened racial tensions and a rising climate crisis.

Citizens Committee for NYC announced it's giving out $5,000 grants for Brooklyn-based neighborhood and community initiatives. That's money to organize your neighbors, not necessarily to fund an established nonprofit.

If you run a neighborhood project that helps your community, you could be eligible for this up-to $5K cash grant. Here's how to apply.

Resident-led groups can receive cash grants of $5,000 to support their projects.