New Poverty Tracker data shows more than 40% of NYC families with children can’t afford their weekly food costs, with an average shortfall of $205/week. Robin Hood is increasing Q4 emergency food grantmaking by 50%, investing $5.6M through 10 partners. Read more. robinhood.org/reports/pove...

Pre-K for All worked because the mayor had the power to act—and accountability to deliver. As Mayor-elect Mamdani shapes his education agenda, I hope he keeps that tool. My op-ed in @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social on why mayoral control matters ⬇️ www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/why...

For millions of New Yorkers, hunger isn’t just about food—it’s about choice. Groceries or rent. Electricity or clothing. 🎧 Dive into our conversation "Dinner or the Light Bill: The cost of hunger in New York City" with Food Bank For New York City's Leslie Gordon. robinhood.org/news/dinner-...

As the SNAP payment pause pushes thousands of NYers toward poverty, Robin Hood, Propel, & GiveDirectly are stepping in with immediate cash relief — $50 deposits for 38K households statewide. @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social @thepropelapp.bsky.social @give-directly.bsky.social robinhood.org/news/robin-h...

When housing eats up your paycheck, every other choice becomes harder. In this episode of "This Robin Hood Moment," NYC Dept of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park joins Robin Hood to discuss what it takes to make stability attainable for every New Yorker. robinhood.org/news/rent-or...

In NYC, getting sick isn’t a break. It’s a risk. Our latest "This Robin Hood Moment" episodes with @nychealthsystem.bsky.social explore the cost of care — when rest means rent, and healing means hunger. 🎧 Listen here: robinhood.org/podcasts

The affordability crisis shows up on the subway too. 🚇 Robin Hood’s Poverty Tracker finds: ➡️ Low-income New Yorkers have longer commutes ➡️ They spend nearly 10% of income on transit ➡️ 55% cut back on transportation due to costs More: robinhood.org/reports/pove...

Sarah Oltmans, Robin Hood’s Chief of Grant Strategy, spoke with Pat Kiernan on NY1 about our new Poverty Tracker snapshot (with Columbia CPSP). Rising costs are hitting all New Yorkers, forcing cutbacks on food, utilities & savings. Watch here.

How is the rising cost of living impacting New Yorkers? Our latest Poverty Tracker data shows: 🔹 76% cut back on necessities & savings 🔹 56% reduced food purchases 🔹 49% reduced utilities or transportation NYC’s affordability crisis extends well above the poverty line. robinhood.org/reports/pove...

On this solemn anniversary, our Chief Knowledge Officer & Senior Advisor to the CEO, Emary Aronson, reflects on the lessons of 9/11 and Robin Hood’s enduring poverty-fighting mission in NYC. Read her full message on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Speaker lineup announced: The 13th Annual J.P. Morgan / Robin Hood Investors Conference (Oct 15) features Jamie Dimon, Ken Griffin, Dario Amodei, Lauren Taylor Wolfe, Paul Tudor Jones II & more. 🎟️ Register now through Oct 14 (or until sold out): robinhood.org/news/speaker...

Robin Hood awarded $39.9M in Q3 grants—an 11% increase over last year—supporting 96 partners across NYC. From housing & evictions to jobs, education & health, we’re investing in what works to fight poverty and drive innovation. 🔗 robinhood.org/news/q3-gran...

As we learn of her passing, we honor Jackie Bezos—visionary leader, longtime Robin Hood board member, and champion for children. Her bold vision for the nation’s first early learning metropolis inspires us to keep fighting for every child’s best start. Our hearts are with her family.

Robin Hood is fighting poverty—and we know AI can help scale that mission. At the OpenAI Nonprofit AI Jam, our own Sergio Marrero of Blue Ridge Labs joined orgs nationwide to build real tools—improving services for the New Yorkers who need them most. #FightPoverty openai.com/global-affai...

New data is in: housing assistance works. 🏙️ Lifts 150K+ NYC residents out of poverty 📉 Cuts deep poverty by 62% 📈 But 285K families are still on the waitlist Our latest Poverty Tracker report makes it clear: we need more of what works. robinhood.org/news/2025-po... #FightPoverty

Great convo at #BlackstoneNPLF with Amy Freitag on how funders & nonprofits can build real partnerships to fight poverty in NYC. Grateful to Blackstone Charitable Foundation for making space for this important dialogue. Let’s keep building. #FightPoverty

Can AI help end poverty in NYC? At Robin Hood’s Opportunity x AI Summit, we explored how AI can expand opportunity for every New Yorker, because technology this powerful should work for everyone. Thanks to the Overdeck Family Foundation for making this event possible. #FightPoverty

In the first half of 2025, Robin Hood increased our grantmaking by 40%—investing $49M in 114 NYC nonprofits. As federal safety nets face mounting threats, our investments help stabilize families and fuel economic mobility. robinhood.org/news/q1-q2-g... #FightPoverty

What does it take to turn the Javits Center into an arena for good? 1K crew. A 96-ft thrust stage. A marching band. And one mission: #FightPoverty in NYC. BizBash goes behind the scenes of the 2025 #RobinHoodBenefit to see what it takes to pull it off. www.bizbash.com/production-s...

Game plan: show up, give big, fight poverty. New Yorkers did all three — raising $72 million at this year's #RobinHoodBenefit. Catch the highlights in the @nytimes.com Style section. #FightPoverty www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/s...

Budgets are moral documents—and today, New York showed what we stand for: fighting child poverty, supporting struggling families, and investing in a fairer future. Read my full statement. robinhood.org/news/robin-h... #PolicyFightsPoverty

What does it mean when families with full-time jobs can’t afford a home? Robin Hood and our friends at @strandbookstore.bsky.social explored this question with @brian-goldstone.bsky.social. Learn more. www.strandbooks.com/there-is-no-... #FightPoverty

Over 1M NYC kids could benefit from proven policies recommended by CPRAC to cut child poverty. Robin Hood knows what works—now we need action. Let's invest in smart solutions. Read more: robinhood.org/reports/pove... #FightPoverty

NYC poverty rate climbs to 25%: 🔹 2M+ New Yorkers in poverty. 🔹 420K children—the highest rate since 2017. But there are proven solutions. Learn about Robin Hood's strategic investments in NYC’s best poverty-fighting nonprofits. Read more: robinhood.org/reports/pove... #FightPoverty

One in four New Yorkers can’t afford staples like housing and food, a report found, as poverty rates have spiked over the past few years.

A housing voucher should be a key to a home—not another barrier. In just 2 years, Anthos|Home has helped nearly 500 people move into permanent housing by cutting red tape & making vouchers work the way they should. Hear how on the latest #ThisRobinHoodMoment podcast. youtu.be/lEGMBXLQwWk

AI has the enormous potential to empower a generation of learners and, for those living in poverty, to break that cycle. "For millions of students, that would be nothing short of revolutionary," says Amber Oliver, Managing Director of the Robin Hood Learning + Technology Fund. #FightPoverty

Robin Hood's latest Poverty Tracker report shows the staggering depth of NYC's racial wealth gap. 📉 Median wealth: 🔹 Latinx NYers: $0 🔹 Black NYers: $2,800 🔹 Asian NYers: $43,100 🔹 White NYers: $320,000 Read more from @citylimitsnews.bsky.social. #FightPoverty

Robin Hood welcomes Kenneth G. Tropin as our new Board Chair. A champion for NYC, Ken has led transformative fundraising efforts, including $172M to fight poverty in 2020. We’re excited for his leadership as we work to #FightPoverty for all New Yorkers. robinhood.org/news/dina-po...

Be a force for Major Good, like Rich Torrisi.

Be a fighter against hunger, like Stephen Grimaldi.

Be a bridge to opportunity, like Bryan Lozano, Bethany Crystal, and Jackie Moe.

Be an advocate for our unhoused neighbors, like Brianna Oyeyemi and Shaun Aluko.

Be a lifeline for those in crisis, like Nara Youn and Jin Shou Li. Nara Youn, the Youth Development Business Manager at The Child Center of NY, embodies the heart of poverty-fighting work in New York City.

Be the reason a family thrives, like Diana Santos.

Be a knowledge builder, like Yang Zeng, Ebru Yenal, and Jeff Lambert. Yang Zeng, Director of the Queens Public Library - Flushing, leads an essential hub for opportunity and transformation in one of New York City’s most diverse neighborhoods.

Be a change innovator, like Anthony Grullon. Anthony’s story is a powerful testament to innovation, community, and the fight against poverty in New York City.

Be the hope someone needs today, like Sister Caroline Tweedy, and Jillian Beety. At St. John's Bread and Life, Sister Caroline Tweedy leads a mission that extends far beyond food assistance—it’s about empowering people to reclaim their lives.

Be a defender of equal opportunities, like Marylind Soriano and Sindy Rivera.

Be a voice for mothers in need, like Allie Jones.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of justice, equity, and opportunity for all. At Robin Hood, we honor his legacy by fighting poverty in NYC and working toward a future where dignity and opportunity are within everyone’s reach. #FightPoverty

Be a force for equity, like Gabriel Hisugan. Gabriel Hisugan, Program Manager at Asian Americans for Equality, has dedicated his career to breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in New York City’s youth.

Be a dream builder, like Jessica Collins and Faith. Jessica, a dedicated teacher at DREAM Charter School in Mott Haven, has spent the last three years guiding the same group of students from third to fifth grade—a rarity in education.

Be a partner in the poverty fight, like Agata Skora and Rudy Cazares. In December 2024, Amazon, Robin Hood, and L'Oréal joined forces to bring dignity and self-care to New Yorkers experiencing poverty during the holiday season.

Listen to the full interview here: shows.acast.com/this-robin-h... @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social

Be a pillar of your neighborhood, like Mitchel Wu, Marilla Li, and Emma Wong.

Witness AI's poverty-fighting potential on Jan 29! 9 finalists from Robin Hood’s AI Poverty Challenge will demo their ideas and 3 winners will receive $1M each! Presented by Robin Hood, GitLab Foundation, Bezos Family Foundation & Deloitte. Register now! robinhoodnyc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Be a builder of stronger communities, like David Garza and Tyler Lugo. For 131 years, @henrystreet.bsky.social has been a beacon of hope, adapting to meet the timeless needs of food, shelter, health care, and opportunity for New Yorkers.

Be the reason someone succeeds, like Gabriel MacDonna. Gabriel’s journey is a powerful testament to the transformative impact of education and the vital role of programs like @cuny.edu's ACE (Accelerate, Complete, Engage) program, supported by Robin Hood.

Be a champion for hardworking families, like Richard Buery and Governor Kathy Hochul. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Robin Hood CEO Richard Buery are leading a bold charge to make New York the best place in the world to raise a family.