Your starting point in life should not define where you end up.

We fuel permanent escapes from poverty by funding, supporting, and connecting community organization that give every New Yorker a fair shot.

What’s happening in Robin Hood

DEEP DIVE: CHILD POVERTY AND THE PATH FORWARD

On Monday, February 13, 2023, Robin Hood gathered to consider the state of child poverty in New York City and how we can collectively chart a path forward. This event was part of Robin Hood’s new Deep Dive series, focusing on critical topics where Robin Hood’s community could learn, share, and collaborate to fight poverty and support upward mobility in New York City.

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REIMAGINING OUR CHILD CARE SYSTEM

Every child deserves the opportunity for a strong start in life. Child care is the foundation upon which our youngest New Yorkers receive their earliest education and lays the groundwork for early development, academic achievement, economic productivity, and a lifetime of better health. But the COVID-19 pandemic forced hundreds of child care programs to close, deepening child care deserts throughout the city and hindering NYC’s recovery.

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We are committed to building and leveraging partnerships with government and our 300+ nonprofit community partners to:

GETTING FAMILIES BACK ON THEIR FEET

Rebuild NYC’s emergency food infrastructure

Help New Yorkers facing eviction

Invest in health & mental health services

Expand access to public benefits

GETTING KIDS BACK ON TRACK

Expand personal tutoring for students

Accelerate learning in subjects like math & literacy

Empower educators with high-quality curriculum & training

Prioritize mental health for students

GETTING NEW YORKERS BACK TO WORK

Help women return to the workforce with affordable childcare

Prepare 10,000+ New Yorkers for higher-paying jobs in the tech sector

Reduce barriers to college enrollment with CUNY’s career pathways

Help businesses reopen & rehire through advocacy and assistance programs

ABOUT ROBIN HOOD

Robin Hood is New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization. We support low-income families by building and fueling the most impactful nonprofits across all five boroughs that are elevating people from poverty.

Over three decades, we’ve invested more than $3B in New York City to ensure low-income families are on pathways needed to realize economic mobility.

INVEST IN THE BEST

Last year, we invested $172 million in over 900 of the most impactful nonprofits across New York City, including over $80 million for COVID-19 relief.

WHO WE FUND

BUILD STRONGER ORGANIZATIONS

We support and strengthen our partners in everything from board recruitment and fundraising to leadership development – whatever we can do to enable their success.

HOW WE HELP