Giving Guide: Celebrating Black History, Advocacy, and the Arts
Through the ongoing study of the past, we can expand the possibilities of our future. During Black History Month, we…
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The fight for universal child care in New York State just got real
Amid rising rent, food and transportation costs, and other expenses, many new parents face the question of whether or not…
A Q & A with immigrant rights advocate Tania Mattos
Immigrants facing deportation do not have a right to an attorney in the U.S. They must either represent themselves, pay…
Addressing the affordable housing crisis
For many New Yorkers, the American dream—where working a good job eventually leads to homeownership—feels out of reach. And some…
Cash grants help city migrants
Over 150,000 migrants have arrived in the city since spring 2022, and local nonprofits are rising to the occasion to…
Nonprofits on Long Island step up as inflation creates dire need
Inflation has amplified the economic challenges faced by many Long Islanders. A recent study commissioned by the Suffolk County Legislature…
The New York Community Trust – Westchester tailors strategies to honor donor intent
In 2023, The New York Community Trust – Westchester developed grantmaking strategies for two new permanent funds to address pressing…
Why we love community foundations
It’s no secret that we think community foundations are powerhouses of meaningful change. But what makes community foundations different? We…
Meet A Donor | Frances “Fran” Allen (1932 – 2020)
The Frances E. Allen Fund for Early Childhood Education for Disadvantaged Youth in The New York Community Trust carries out…
From the desk of Lisa Rispoli: When financial advice is life advice
Lisa Rispoli is the partner-in-charge of Trust & Estate Services at Grassi, an advisory and accounting firm based on Long…