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news UWNYC’s Food Support Connections initiative issues Request for Proposals

CBOs invited to partner with UWNYC on financial management demonstration pilot Learn more

news Nonprofit Collaboration Grant Winners

United Way of New York City awards nearly $240K in grants to promote nonprofit collaboration. Learn more.

news Thank you, Macy’s!

Macy’s gives $344,000 corporate gift to fight poverty across NYC. Learn more

take-action Advocate Today!

Visit the Advocacy Center to voice your support for education and hunger prevention funding. The NYS legislature is working on the next budget now! Learn More.