Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile, and other prominent supporters gathered at the Javits Center to commemorate Robin Hood’s contributions to New York City and look to the future.
Press Releases
Robin Hood: FY24 Adopted State Budget Delivers Wins for Children and Takes Action on Education Equity. Still, More Must Be Done to Champion Policies that Support Workers and Fight Income Poverty
May 3, 2023Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature reached a final agreement for the Fiscal Year 2024 New York State budget. In response, Richard Buery, Jr., CEO of Robin Hood, released the following statement.
State Budget & Poverty: Leading NYC Anti-Poverty Organization Robin Hood Releases Memo Outlining Measures to Fight Poverty Through New York’s FY24 Budget
March 7, 2023Recommendations Focus on Reducing Child Poverty, Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis, Supporting Workers’ Economic Mobility, and Improving Child Care Accessibility, Affordability, and Quality
ANNUAL ROBIN HOOD POVERTY TRACKER REPORT FINDS GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES CUT NYC’S CHILD POVERTY RATE BY 68 PERCENT; MANY OF THESE POLICIES ARE NO LONGER IN EFFECT
February 14, 2023During the pandemic, government policies, including the expanded Federal Child Tax Credit, brought New York City’s child poverty rate to…
Robin Hood Invites NYC Nonprofit Leaders to Apply to the Grant Readiness and Insights Training (GRIT) Program
February 9, 2023GRIT Provides Training and Support for Leaders in Social Service Nonprofits to Elevate Their Results and Secure Funding
Goldman Sachs x Robin Hood Inaugural Rising Leaders Forum Attracts Nearly 300 Young Investors to Chart Philanthropic Impact
January 26, 2023Goldman Sachs x Robin Hood Inaugural Rising Leaders Forum Attracts Nearly 300 Young Investors to Chart Philanthropic Impact
Robin Hood and Blue Ridge Labs Catalyze Tech Solutions for People Living in Poverty
January 26, 2023Snappable, ConConnect, Starlight, and Revival Will Each Receive $60K and Support to Scale Digital Solutions Targeting Nutrition, Recidivism, the Digital…
Robin Hood Awards ‘FUEL for 50’ Funding to 10 Programs Focused on Parents and Caregivers of Children 0-3
January 13, 2023Phase 2 of FUEL for 50 Initiative Supports Community-Led Approaches to Early Childhood Development NEW YORK, NY, January 12, 2023…
Robin Hood Poverty Tracker Report Documents A Rise in Food Pantry Use Among Non-Citizen New Yorkers in the Wake of Federal Policy Change
November 17, 2022Report Demonstrates “Chilling Effect” Among Non-Citizens SNAP Usage, Increased Usage of Food Pantries NEW YORK, November 17, 2022 — Today, Robin Hood,…
J.P. MORGAN/ROBIN HOOD ANNUAL INVESTORS CONFERENCE CLOSES ON HIGHEST NOTE IN A DECADE
October 13, 2022The Event Has Raised $51 Million For Robin Hood Since 2013 To Fight Poverty in New York City New York,…