Reining in the Power of Rainwater
When rain falls on our city, it can overwhelm parts of the sewer system, carrying raw sewage from buildings into…
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One Fund’s Pursuit of Justice for Women on Rikers
Women make up only 4 percent of those behind bars on Rikers Island, the city’s main jail complex. But they…
Igniting a Passion for Fashion: First Person with Designer Andres Biel
A 2021 Trust grant to SoHarlem is allowing the West 126th Street creative-industry incubator to support more emerging designers and…
Study Shines Spotlight on Immigrant Artists
Whether you call it a melting pot or a gorgeous mosaic, New York City has always been a place where…
Housing for LGBTQ Older Adults
One recently opened residential building for older adults in Manhattan received an astounding 65,000 applications for its 99 units. The…
Teaching that Connects to Cultural Heritage
The city’s educational system has not effectively met the diverse needs of New York’s school children—relying on materials that feature…
From the Desk of Shawn Morehead: Using Generosity to Fuel City’s Recovery
“It’s risky to paint 8.8 million New Yorkers with broad strokes. But as we face year three of grantmaking during…
Summer 2022 Grants Newsletter
Our Summer 2022 Grants Newsletter includes: From the Desk of Shawn Morehead: Using donors’ generosity to help our city recover…
The New York Community Trust Awards $14.6 Million in Grants to 86 Nonprofits
Contact Marty Lipp (917) 774-8159, mbl@nyct-cfi.org (New York, NY) – 06/14/2022 – The New York Community Trust has announced $14.6…
Smart philanthropy: Making charitable giving a family matter
This spring, The Trust is speaking with experts about contemporary issues in philanthropy. These interactive briefings give our donors an…