About Our Work Newsroom Take Action DONATE Press Mentions Los Herederos, Jackson Heights, Queens November 22, 2021 | Harlem World Magazine CitizensNYC Announce Harlem’s Melba Wilson Member And Grants Available For NYC Community Groups Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) today announced the re-opening of its All-In Neighborhood Grants program. Which provides direct cash grants for neighborhood-led projects that improve the quality of life in New York City. As part of its Million Dollar Movement, CitizensNYC is providing $1 million total in grants to New Yorkers in need. Learn more November 17, 2021 | Epicenter NYC How local leaders are getting funding to help their communities with CitizensNYC and The Showing Hearts Foundation While New York City has built and funded resources for our neighbors that need assistance, for many people it’s still not enough. As a result, we often see non-profits, groups of like minded volunteers, or simply friendly neighbors fill in the gaps where city, state, or federal help is lacking. And groups like CitizensNYC aim to do just that - fill in the gaps. They empower community leaders who are already on the front lines of change in their own neighborhoods to do more. You can access the episode on the web page, Apple, or on Spotify. October 27, 2021 | Pix11 Seeds in the Middle and Grantee Partner mention: Brooklyn Students Improve Community’s Access to Fresh Food OCEAN HILL, Brooklyn – Students at an Ocean Hill school are getting their community better access to healthy food through their very own farm stand. Learn More October 27, 2021 | Patch A&E Real Estate Volunteers Prep and Serve Free Farm-Fresh Meals Brooklyn, NY--Dozens of workers from A&E Real Estate joined Seeds in the Middle at their student-run farm stand outside PS-IS 178 in Ocean Hill on Wednesday, prepping and serving healthy meals with free farm fresh produce as part of Hip2B Healthy Café Day. Learn More October 12, 2021 | BronxNews12 CitizensNYC: All in for New York City Week of Action October 12, 2021 | NY1 CitizensNYC: All in for New York City Week of Action October 11, 2021 | Forbes Four Ways To Become The Kind Of Leader Philanthropy Needs We often think of a good leader as someone who goes first. A person who wouldn't ask her team to do anything she wouldn't do. But what happens when the one out in front doesn't have the crucial information to make good decisions? What if that information instead resides with the people around her? Learn More October 6, 2021 | Harlem World Magazine CitizensNYC Launches ‘All In for New York City’ Week, Kicks Off With Citywide Day Of Action Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) today announced ‘All In for New York City’ Week, a series of events and volunteer opportunities taking place. Learn More October 3, 2021 | Nonprofit AF Why pitch-based funding competitions are harmful and we need to stop having them Last week, I was on Clubhouse in a conversation called “If Nonprofits Were Brutally Honest with Funders” (with colleagues Dr. Rahsaan Harris, Kris Putnam-Walkerly, and Julie Morris). Learn More September 29, 2021 | BronxNet Citizens Committee for New York City | OPEN OPEN Host Daren Jaime sits down with the Director of Communications & Public Affairs at Citizens Committee for New York City, Paige Travis to discuss how the organization is actively responding to relief efforts around COVID-19 and hurricane Ida. Learn More September 23, 2021 | The Real News Network A Car Falls in Brooklyn: How the NYPD is Dumping Cars in Flatbush and Fueling Station Woes Brooklyn residents in the predominantly Black, working-class community of Flatbush are facing a scourge of illegal sidewalk dumping and booted cars that have impeded access to basic sanitation services—and they say the NYPD is to blame. Learn More August 24, 2021 | Harlem World Magazine CitizensNYC Statement On Historic Inauguration Of NY’s First Female Governor Kathy Hochul Dr. Rahsaan Harris, CEO of Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC), one of the nation’s oldest micro-granting organizations committed to helping New Yorkers improve their quality of life. Learn More August 11, 2021 | The Chronicle of Philanthropy Delta Variant Throws Fundraisers a Curveball Welcome to Fundraising Update. This week, nonprofits are rethinking the in-person events they had scheduled for the fall. Plus, how nonprofit leaders and donors are interacting on the social audio app Clubhouse. Learn More August 10, 2021 | Very Well Mind There's A New Eviction Moratorium But Anxiety Over Homelessness Remains In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) enacted the first pandemic-related eviction moratorium. It prevented lessors of covered properties from filing eviction notices, charging extra fees, or issuing penalties for unpaid rent. It expired on July 24, 2020, but new, more encompassing moratoriums have since passed. Learn More August 10, 2021 | Harlem World Magazine Wells Fargo Invests $250K In NYC Small Businesses Through Partnership With Citizens Committee Wells Fargo announced today its commitment to small business growth in New York City with a $250,0000 investment in Citizens Committee for New York City, one of the nation’s oldest micro-funding organizations. Learn More August 9, 2021 | The Chronicle of Philanthropy Clubhouse App Helps Nonprofits Reach New, Influential Audiences A new social-media app for mobile phones called Clubhouse is gaining steam in some nonprofit quarters. The app isn’t text based like Twitter or Facebook. Instead, Clubhouse users speak to each other on their phones in groups. Nonprofit leaders are using it to amplify their missions and expand their networks. Learn More August 3, 2021 | Bronx News Bronx Theater Group Hopes to Start Conversation About Immigration Policy A Bronx theater group hopes to start a conversation about immigration policy through their virtual and in-person performances. Learn More July 13, 2021 | Yahoo! Finance Pro Bono Perspectives S3E14: Dr. Rahsaan Harris, Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) Join us for a conversation with Dr. Rahsaan Harris, CEO of Citizens Committee for NYC (CitizensNYC), a micro-funding organization that provides support to community leaders on the front lines of change in their own neighborhoods. Learn More June 17, 2021 | City Limits For Bronx Community Gardeners, Mutual Aid Continues Even as City Reopens The Padre Plaza Community Success Garden on 139th Street is a pleasant sanctuary amid apartments, convenient stores and busy streets. There’s a gazebo where people can play checkers or read the paper. A little bridge crosses over a man-made pond. And of course, there’s the actual garden area, where residents grow peppers, tomatoes, strawberries and plenty of other produce Learn More June 17, 2021 | Spectrum News West Brighton sees signs of comeback as NYC sees COVID-19 restrictions dissipate Vladimir Kiner has owned Bement Shoe Hospital since 1997. His business was at risk during the pandemic, but thanks to a $10,000 grant, his shop remains open. Learn More May 26, 2021 | ABNY & NYCares Corporate Impact Symposium Hear from our very own Executive Director, Gary Bagley with featured guests Dr. Rahsaan Harris, CEO of Citizens Committee, and Melva Miller, CEO of Association for a Better New York as we discuss the true impact of corporate philanthropy on NYC communities in need. Joan Steinberg, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley and President of Morgan Stanley Foundation will moderate the discussion. Watch Here May 17, 2021 | Chelsea Community News Finding the Right MBP for Chelsea, and Other Online Events From the New Usual Suspects BY SCOTT STIFFLER | In this age of making adjustments for the lack of pubic gatherings because of COVID-19, anything is possible. Who, pre-pandemic, would have thought Manhattan Community Board 4 would have a YouTube channel, teeming with archival video of its many committee and full board meetings? Learn More May 11, 2021 | Indivisible Harlem Forum City Council District 9 Candidate Forum Indivisible Harlem & the Frederick E. Samuel Community Democratic Club for a candidate forum, moderated by Dr. Rahsaan Harris, PhD. Watch Here May 10, 2021 | The Jewish Voice NYC Will Spend $15 Million Educating Public On Ranked-Choice Voting : Video Explains How it Works Mayor Bill de Blasio and DemocracyNYC today announced an unprecedented $15 million voter education campaign to inform New Yorkers on the new Ranked Choice Voting system ahead of June’s Primary Elections. This effort will include an advertising campaign, investments in language access and accessibility resources, and direct outreach partnerships with community groups, faith-based organizations, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs), and other stakeholders. Learn More May 4, 2021 | Drive Profit with Purpose What For Profits can Learn from Nonprofit Leaders with Dr. Rahsaan Harris This episode’s Purpose Champion is Dr. Rahsaan Harris, the CEO of the Citizens Committee for New York City and he’s got insight, ideas and experiences that are lessons for all purposeful leaders. Watch Here April 28, 2021 | NYC Government Website New York City to Launch $15 Million Ranked Choice Voting Education Campaign NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio and DemocracyNYC today announced an unprecedented $15 million voter education campaign to inform New Yorkers on the new Ranked Choice Voting system ahead of June’s Primary Elections. This effort will include an advertising campaign, investments in language access and accessibility resources, and direct outreach partnerships with community groups, faith-based organizations, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs), and other stakeholders. Learn More March 22, 2021 | The Glass-House INSPIRED Blog Series: Citizens Committee for New York City The Citizens Committee for New York City formed in November 1975 as a non-profit, non-partisan citizen action group in direct response to the city’s then fiscal crisis. It described itself as “a major catalyst in bringing together thousands of New Yorkers to help themselves and each other, by developing and encouraging neighbourhood self-help projects.” Learn More March 22, 2021 | Staten Island Living NYC $1 Million Available in Micro-Grants to Support “The New Yorkers for New York” NEW YORK – Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) is now accepting applications from community leaders for its All in Neighborhood Grants program, which provides micro-grants of up to $10,000 for neighborhood improvement projects. Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 22 to be considered for the organization’s first-round priority deadline. Learn More March 22, 2021 | COLOR Magazine Rhina Valentin: Meet New York’s Creative Changemaker New York, New York — Rhina Valentin is New York’s City Creative Changemaker, according to the Citizens Committee for New York City. She is one of five women nominated by the Committee for making a difference in the lives of the communities they serve. Learn More March 18, 2021 | Ethical Marketing News CitizensNYC Honors Five Remarkable Women: Launches “The New Yorkers for New York” Campaign Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) has announced the launch of its 2021 virtual fundraising campaign The New Yorkers for New York. The organization kicks off Women’s History Month by honoring five extraordinary women who are working to rethink, rebuild, and reimagine New York City. Learn More March 16, 2021 | Nonprofit Finance Fund Networks of Community-Based Nonprofits – BMe, Citizens Committee for New York City, and the Hispanic Federation – Engage with NFF’s $1 Million “Rising Together” Initiative funded by Morgan Stanley Across the country, neighborhood nonprofits are providing critical resources, connections, and support for communities of color hard hit by COVID-19. The networks that support these nonprofits and offer opportunities for community and skill-sharing – BMe, Citizens Committee for New York City, and the Hispanic Federation – are uniquely positioned to offer support that will help them weather current crises and build strong futures. Learn More February 26, 2021 | Harlem World Magazine CitizensNYC Honors Remarkable Women With “The New Yorkers For New York” Campaign Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) announced today the launch of its 2021 virtual fundraising campaign The New Yorkers for New York. The organization kicks off Women’s History Month by honoring five extraordinary women who are working to rethink, rebuild, and reimagine New York City. Learn More February 25, 2021 | COLOR Magazine CitizensNYC Honors Five Remarkable Women: Launches “The New Yorkers for New York” Campaign NEW YORK – Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) announced today the launch of its 2021 virtual fundraising campaign The New Yorkers for New York. The organization kicks off Women’s History Month by honoring five extraordinary women who are working to rethink, rebuild, and reimagine New York City. Learn More February 25, 2021 | Yahoo! Finance CitizensNYC Honors Five Remarkable Women: Launches "The New Yorkers for New York" Campaign The organization's innovative take on fundraising during COVID will feature a virtual storytelling series focusing on women's rights, entrepreneurship, immigrant heritage, and commitment to diversity Learn More February 19, 2021 | NY Times Karen Washington: The Activists Working to Remake the Food System They’re committed not just to securing better meals for everyone, but to dismantling the very structures that have long exploited both workers and consumers. Learn More February 16, 2021 | Siegel Family Endowment Highlights from a Panel on Innovative Learning Programs for New York City In December 2020, Siegel Family Endowment’s Director of Grants Management Joshua Elder participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Citizens Committee for New York City as part of their ongoing Citizens NYC LIVE series. Learn More February 1, 2021 | Bronx Times Nonprofit launches community arts COVID-19 relief initiative In response to the traumatic impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community and Bronx residents, a nonprofit is using theater to help children cope with the stress of the pandemic. Learn More January 27, 2021 | Brooklyn Reader NY Forever: Calling on New Yorkers to Make a Pledge to the City and its People New civic group NY Forever has enlisted 100 iconic New Yorkers to urge residents to take part in the city’s recovery Learn More January 27, 2021 | WFMZ-TV With The Support Of PayPal, TD Bank, and Yale Women in Economics, Seeds of Fortune Expands their Financial and College Affordability Programs for Students of Color Applying to higher education is already an overwhelming experience for youth in urban communities. Learn More January 22, 2021 | Washington Examiner New York celebrities band together to save city from coronavirus devastation New York City's celebrities don't want people fleeing the Big Apple in droves. Learn More January 22, 2021 | Business Insider 12 sources of emergency funding for businesses available right now New “NY Forever” nonprofit supported by Related, Silverstein, Brookfield and more Learn More January 22, 2021 | The Real Deal Civic boosterism gets big backing from real estate New “NY Forever” nonprofit supported by Related, Silverstein, Brookfield and more Two PR vets with deep ties to the real estate industry are trying to change the narrative that New York is dead — and they’ve tapped their industry contacts to help bolster the case. Learn More January 22, 2021 | NY1.com Major New COVID-19 Charitable Initiative Harnesses NYC's Star Power The city that never sleeps is the city that is strong – and that is forever. A new campaign titled "New York Forever" was unveiled Thursday. The initiative is the brainchild of PR expert Risa Heller and her colleague Jonathan Rosen. Learn More January 21, 2021 | The Hollywood Reporter Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Schumer, Billy Porter and More New Yorkers Join Campaign to Rebuild City NY Forever, which launched Thursday, is calling on New Yorkers who "want to turn this reckoning into a city-defining triumph." Learn More January 21, 2021 | Forbes.com 100 Of The Most Iconic New Yorker’s Have Banded Together In Support Of The City They Love Start spreading the news: Some of New York City’s most legendary icons are here to tell you: it’s New York Forever, baby. Learn More December 29, 2020 | Patch.com Brooklyn's 'Kiddie Science' Lab Gets Help With Pandemic Pivot The company, which is switching its science classes online amid the pandemic, was among 50 New York City businesses to get a new grant. Learn More December 29, 2020 | Patch.com Grant Helps Bed-Stuy Yoga Studio Rebound From Coronavirus Crisis The company, which had to close one of its studios during the pandemic, is among 50 New York City small businesses to get grants this week. Learn More December 28, 2020 | Harlem World Magazine Small Businesses From Harlem To Hollis Receive Microgrants From Citizens Committee For NYC Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) announced today the organization awarded nearly $400,000 to 50 small businesses throughout the city in 2020, in an effort to help local business owners recover from the devastating events of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More December 22, 2020 | Blavity.com How Our Communities Can Thrive If Given The Right Tools Dr. Rahsaan Harris authored an Op-Ed piece for Blavity.com Now is the time for us to come together as a nation of builders, organizers, activists, creators and entrepreneurs. Learn More December 12, 2020 | Philanthropy News Digest New York City small businesses seek to respond to COVID-19 crisis Even as small businesses in New York City are applying for COVID-19 relief funding in record numbers, many are pivoting to adapt their business models to respond directly to the urgent needs in the city, a data analysis from the Citizens Committee for New York City finds. Learn More December 11, 2020 | NYN Media Arts, cultural groups will be able to stage outdoor performances in NYC The New York City Council passed legislation on Thursday to allow for organizations to apply for permits to host events on public street space. Learn More November 19, 2020 | Nonprofit Lowdown #112-Black leadership + Equity in NYC with Rahsaan Harris This is Nonprofit Lowdown where I review and recommend the best ideas, resources, tools, tricks and tips to run your nonprofit like a pro! Learn More October 13, 2020 | Time Out New York See the massive new mural at Rockaway Beach Shantell Martin's mural can be seen in full from the Rockaway Hotel's rooftop and is made possible by generous support from The Rockaway Hotel, 7|G Foundation, and Citizens Committee for New York City. Learn More September 30, 2020 | Board Member Nithya Sowrirajan via Google Earth press Unlocking City Ambition: Data, insights, and innovation to overcome today’s climate challenge Google joins the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy to bring together city leaders Eckart Würzner, Mayor of Heidelberg, and Don Iveson, Mayor of Edmonton, to discuss the challenges that cities face today, and the critical role of data in helping cities take action on climate. Learn More September 30, 2020 | PBS American Portrait Now is the time… Now is the time… Learn More September 23, 2020 | Patch Bed-Stuy Teen Launches Jazz Night To Help Combat Gun Violence BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — A Bed-Stuy block association is hoping to help curb a spike in gun violence near their street with a series of events for the community. Learn More September 21, 2020 | NYC The Official Guide Citizens for NYC Sustainability The influence of the Citizens Committee for New York City is evident in communities across NYC. Learn More September 17, 2020 | MadameNoire Gwen Carr, Mom Of Eric Garner, Launches Petition To Declare September 15 “Eric Garner Day” In NYC The day marked what would have been Garner’s 50th birthday, had he not been brutally murdered in Staten Island during an illegal chokehold enacted by members of the NYPD, including former cop, Daniel Pantaleo. Learn More September 10, 2020 | The Wave Rockaway Youth Task Force Mural Unveiled Members of the community filed into the Rockaway Youth Task Force Urban Garden at Beach 58th Street on Saturday, Sept. 5, to take part in the unveiling of a new Black Lives Matter mural and rally for justice. Learn More September 2, 2020 | NY1 Noticias Abrió en su patio una biblioteca para los niños de Sunset Park El verano está por terminar, pero en este hogar en la calle 64 en Sunset Park no quieren que los niños pierdan la oportunidad de leer un libro. Aprende más August 18, 2020 | TD bank How a New York Organization Stepped Up to Help Those Most Affected by COVID-19 Dr. Rahsaan Harris sees "poetry" in the beginning of his tenure as new CEO of the Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC). Learn More July 27, 2020 | CivicList Building Community with Rahsaan Harris Building community. Uplifting voices. Learn More July 21, 2020 | The Tablet With Gun Violence Plaguing Streets, Churches Look for Ways to Help BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — Gun violence has erupted on New York City streets this summer — in ways not seen in nearly three decades — and Brooklyn communities are bracing for the possibility of more shootings as the hot, humid weather causes tempers to flare. Learn More July 21, 2020 | Sick Empire Women on the Future of Community and Political Power in New York City On the season finale of Sick Empire you’ll hear from three women whose voices are leading a new type of political movement, one that requires less politics and more movement. Learn More July 17, 2020 | QNS Kew Gardens outdoor art exhibition brings hope to community In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic two residents of Kew Gardens – Carol Lacks and Tony Mavilia — asked the question: “What can two people do to lift the spirits of their neighbors, help the area’s struggling shop owners, and showcase the incredibly talented residents who live here?” Learn More June 30, 2020 | The Chronicle of Philanthropy How to Tackle Race at Your Organization Rahsaan Harris is CEO of the Citizens Committee for New York City, a nonprofit that aims to help New Yorkers — especially people in low-income areas — improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Learn More June 16, 2020 | CBS Evening News Grantee Partner Response to COVID-19: Health For Youths Citizens Committee grantee partner Heather Butts from Health For Youths is organizing her neighborhood’s little free library in Staten Island to safely provide food and supplies for her community! Learn More June 11, 2020 | The New York Times How to Start a Block Association So you’re thinking about creating a neighborhood association. Shared crises have frequently galvanized community action, in formal and informal ways, and perhaps you’d like to corral that energy into organizing within your own area. Learn More June 7, 2020 | CBS News How to be an "ally" to the black community Many want to stand in solidarity with the black community but don't know how to be an ally. Dr. Rahsaan Harris, the CEO of The Citizens Committee for New York City and the former CEO of the Emma Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media, joined CBSN to discuss what it truly means to be an ally to the black community. Learn More May, 27, 2020 | NY Daily News Manhattan small businesses get coronavirus relief from grants by West Side Community Fund Eleven Manhattan small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic will receive $93,000 in relief money for rent, employee pay and more from a nonprofit grant program. Learn More May, 10, 2020 | PBS News Hour Weekend Little libraries become food pantries during COVID-19 When the coronavirus emerged in the U.S., people who share books on a small-scale, the stewards of little free libraries, saw a new need. Adding food and other supplies suddenly transformed many of their tiny library boxes into pantries. Learn More May 8, 2020 | BronxNet #AtTheirService Interview with CEO, Rahsaan Harris, PhD Host, Rhina Valentin speaks to the Citizens Committee for New York City CEO, Dr. Rahsaan Harris about the organizations #AtTheirService Campaign that will help raise funds for industry workers. Learn More May 1, 2020 | Chelsea Community News West Side Small Business Grants Program Offers Help to the Economically Hurt The COVID-19 precautions of sheltering in place and social distancing bring with them both the burdens of entropy and the opportunity for evolution. Learn More April 24, 2020 | Spectrum NY1 West Side Small Business Grants The West Side Community Fund is offering grants of up to $10,000 for small enterprises in Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards. Learn More April 24, 2020 | AMNY West Side Nonprofit Offers Grant Money to Struggling Small Businesses The West Side Community Fund is now offering grants to help small businesses in Chelsea, Hudson Yards and Hell’s Kitchen stay alive during the COVID-19 pandemic and the stay-at-home order that has shuttered many neighborhood businesses. 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