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New Yorkers want a way to give back where they can meet like-minded people, learn about amazing organizations, and harness the power of collective giving. And they want something that fits into their busy schedules.
That’s why we created the Giving Collective. It’s a giving circle for Millennial and Gen-X New Yorkers to deepen their giving, tap the expertise of New York Community Trust staff, and explore local nonprofits.
To learn more, contact Diana Gordon at (212) 686-0010 x355 or dkg@nyct-cfi.org.
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The Giving Collective provides grants of $10,000 to support grassroots organizations in NYC. The Collective votes on which groups to support based on recommendations from The Trust’s philanthropic advisors as well as the Collective’s grantmaking committee. After an in-person or virtual site visit is held, the group suggests the grant from its pooled fund in The Trust.
Eastern Queens Alliance brings together residents and neighborhood groups to raise awareness of the environmental assets and threats in their area, which is adjacent to Jamaica Bay and JFK Airport. The group helped secure funding for a new environmental center, where it provides programming ranging from yoga and conservation programs for kids to advocacy and civic engagement. The Alliance is fighting for better monitoring of noise and air pollution.
The following quote is from Jesus Aviles, a volunteer NICE member who lost his job as a restaurant worker and has since tried to transition to the construction field. While Jesus seeks to get back on his feet, he regularly volunteers at its food distribution program and economic relief program.
“As soon as the pandemic crisis started, NICE opened a food security program offering warm meals, veggies, and healthy essential foods. Our program is open for everyone regardless of race, religion, or immigration status. I personally sought out housing support with NICE. They helped me find a shelter where I’m currently staying and also has offered me and our community continuous virtual classes and workshops that support personal development.”
With the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case in June 2022, the Supreme Court ended the federal right to an abortion. Access to abortion is an increasingly important issue for women facing the high cost of the procedure and new restrictions in other states. The New York Abortion Access Fund reduces out-of-pocket costs and covers the cost of transportation and housing for out-of-state patients. The Giving Collective’s grant to helped1,800 callers use its helpline to take control of their reproductive health.
Through education and advocacy programs as well as professional development opportunities, Brotherhood Sister Sol helps young people build a promising future. With the Giving Collective’s grant, the group increased employment and high school graduation rates while maintaining a 0% incarceration rate among program participants.
Digital skills are an increasingly promising and in-demand area for job‐seekers. The Knowledge House teaches coding and other skills that prepare young people in the Bronx (as well as Newark, Atlanta, and Los Angeles) for careers in tech. The Giving Collective’s grant helped 96 percent of the Knowledge House’s participants secure their first tech jobs.
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