The New York Community Trust

What is the American Community Survey? Why is it important and how do we use its data to make change? Join New York Law School, New York Counts, the Population Reference Bureau, New York City Planning Dept, and the U.S. Census Bureau on January 28th to answer these questions and more! Register today at qrco.de/ACSontheroad. 🔗 This event is hosted by The New York Community Trust, New York Law School, and Engage New York.

“The diverse legacies of various Trust donors are now meeting in a petri dish to potentially change the lives of millions.” - Irfan H., deputy VP for grants at The Trust. Learn more about the generosity and care that went into funding research focused on slowing the progression of vision loss in older people. Full story here 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eKC-9NPk #TheTrust #ForHealthForever #StemCellResearch #AgeRelatedVisionLoss #ForOlderAdultsForever

This year our partnerships with people like you helped spread cheer throughout our region, and beyond. Thank you for being a part of our community. We're sending you our warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and happy new year! Read about our 2024 community wins: https://lnkd.in/eB2ufpuW #ForNewYorkForever

Yesterday, our director of planned giving, Audra Lewton, met with professional advisors to discuss appreciated property and retirement assets, charitable remainder trusts, and the unique role a community foundation can play in helping clients meet their charitable goals. Our experts are here for you. Want to learn more? Contacts us today! https://lnkd.in/eFSe_3XT

The affordable housing crisis affects a wide range of New Yorkers who face many different challenges. We invite you to read our Giving Guide and consider giving to these nonprofits working to address New York’s housing crisis, from supporting alternative models like community land trusts and strengthening tenant rights to advocating for our unhoused neighbors. Citizens Housing & Planning Council Enterprise Community Partners Uniondale Community Land Trust Tenants & Neighbors Unlock NYC The Bridge Fund of New York Inc. Coordinated Behavioral Care, Inc. Open Hearts Initiative Point Source Youth VOCAL-NY Click here for more 🔗: https://lnkd.in/ebvHHQ-R #TheNewYorkCommunity #TheTrust #GivingGuide #GivingSeason #AffordableHousing #NYPhilanthropy

High-school senior, and future doctor, Kadi Barry shares her experience as a counselor-in-training at Harlem Grown: “It made me so happy to give back to my community and encourage others to learn about the benefits of urban agriculture and healthy eating.” Read the story here 🔗: https://lnkd.in/egmK7p2j #NewYorkPhilanthropy #TheTrust #ForFoodForever #Harlem

In partnership with Robin Hood, The Trust announces two years of funding to 22 nonprofits across four boroughs to promote stability and encourage long-term integration for new arrivals. Funded activities include expanding access to case management, legal services, English language classes, education, job training, health care, and other social services while assisting grantees in building organizational capacity.  Read more about The Fund for Newest New Yorkers in our press release here 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eRS273pf Special thanks to our funders: Ford Foundation UJA-Federation of New York Trinity Church NYC Altman Foundation Endeavor Foundation Scherman Foundation M&T Bank  DEUTSCHE BANK AMERICAS FOUNDATION Carnegie Corporation of New York #TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #RobinHood #FundForNewestNewYorkers #ForImmigrationForever #ForNewYorkForever

With our help, SEPA Mujer is training the next generation of Latina leaders on Long Island to advocate for their communities, prepare and apply for college, and navigate a challenging world. Read more 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eU5jjtFw #NewYorkPhilanthropy #TheTrust #ForImmigrantsForever #LongIsland #LatinaLongIsland #GirlPower

Interested? Visit our Grantseeker Portal to apply today! #LongIslandSound 🔗: https://lnkd.in/e2zKf8Zq

📣 #ScholarshipOpportunity 📣 Applications for the 2025 New York Community Trust Armenian Scholarships are now open through April 10th. Don't wait, apply today! Click the link for the application 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dTZvWPhY #ArmenianScholarship #TheNewYorkCommunityTrustScholarship #TheTrust #ForEducationForever