Youth homelessness is often hidden in broader conversations about housing policy. Yet young people experiencing housing instability face unique developmental, social, and economic challenges that require targeted solutions. On June 25, the Fund for the City of New York’s Center for Youth & the Future of Work and Safe Horizon will convene leaders, practitioners, advocates, … Continued
What does it truly take for first-generation students from under-resourced communities to earn a college degree and build meaningful careers? At a time when the value of higher education is increasingly being questioned, the Bottom Line Spring Education Forum: Mission & Impact invites students, alumni, advocates, and supporters to engage in an honest conversation about … Continued
Join the Fund for the City of New York for a special evening as we proudly announce and celebrate the 2026 Sloan Public Service Award Winners: – Daniel Greene, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) – Danielle Keane, Ps 5 Port Morris School of Community Leadership – Jonathan Kuhn, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation … Continued
Leaders from across research, policy, education, and practice will convene in Oxford this May for Systemic Change: Leading the Future for our Youth—a global symposium focused on advancing opportunity and outcomes for justice-involved young people. Hosted by the Center for Youth and the Future of Work, in partnership with exalt, the symposium will bring together … Continued
New York City’s schools sit at the intersection of opportunity and challenge. While the city is rich with talent, passion, and diversity, districts continue to face persistent educator workforce shortages that affect student learning, school stability, and community well-being. Addressing these challenges requires more than short-term solutions. It calls for sustained investment in people, stronger … Continued
Next month, the Fund for the City of New York will convene leaders, practitioners, artists, and public servants for its annual Innovation Across Silos Conference; a signature gathering designed to spark collaboration where it matters most. At a time when New York City faces complex, interwoven challenges, from immigration and youth development to early childhood … Continued
Last week, educators, leaders, and supporters gathered beneath the iconic blue whale in the Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate this year’s Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics. For many in attendance, this hall wasn’t just a stunning setting. Teachers and students shared that it … Continued
The Fund for the City of New York is honored to host the official book launch of By Nightfall: A Novella in Twenty Verses by our Scholar in Residence, Noel S. Anderson, Ph.D. By Nightfall is an evocative story of love, selfhood, and war in 1960s Paris. At its heart is Solomon Painter, a young … Continued
The Fund for the City of New York is proud to host Deputy Mayor Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Esq. for an important conversation with stakeholders in the health and human services sector. Appointed in March 2025, Deputy Mayor Suzanne Miles-Gustave oversees New York City’s public health, healthcare delivery, and social service systems—agencies with 68,000 staff and $20B … Continued
We’re thrilled that Lisette Nieves, President of the Fund for the City of New York, will be in conversation with Dr. John King, Chancellor of the The State University of New York and former U.S. Secretary of Education, at The New York Public Library. Together, they’ll explore Dr. King’s journey and new book, “Teacher … Continued
“And it is exactly at the times when we say controversy, challenge, scarcity is when we actually see some of the most interesting, innovative things happen. A collective is what is going to keep this city as healthy and as vibrant as it should be.” — Lisette Nieves, President, Fund for the City of New … Continued
Education has the power to transform lives, but too often, systemic barriers prevent students from reaching their full potential. How can we continue advocating for policies that ensure all students, regardless of background, have access to a quality education? How can we mobilize resources, fund critical initiatives, and create real opportunities for change? Join us … Continued