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Report shows food, savings hit hardest by inflation

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Sep 15

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.

Spectrum News NY1 @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social · Sep 12

Three out of four New Yorkers are making financial sacrifices amid rising inflation, cutting back on food, savings and more.

Read more: http://specne.ws/rXCMSe

Watch the full interview here.

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Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Sep 12

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.
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Data Snapshot: How is the rising cost of living impacting New Yorkers? - Robin Hood

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Sep 11

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 and Session Line-Up for 2025 Robin Hood Investors Conference

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Sep 5

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...

Check out the speakers slated for this year's investor conference, which convenes leading names in business, investing, and policy.

In Q3 2025, Robin Hood awarded over $39 million in poverty-fighting grants

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Sep 4

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...

Funding helps 96 community partners provide New Yorkers stability and opportunity amid rising costs and growing needs.

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Aug 14

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 @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

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Report Finds Housing Assistance Programs Reduce Poverty Rate

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Jul 17

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.
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#FightPoverty

Our latest Poverty Tracker report explores the profound poverty-alleviating effect that federal and local housing assistance programs have on NYC renters.

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Richard Buery, Jr @richardbuery.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Jun 10

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 overall grantmaking by 40%

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · May 29

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.
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#FightPoverty

Funding fueled direct service work at 114 nonprofits serving the most vulnerable New Yorkers amid threats to federal safety net programs.

Robin Hood Benefit Gala 2025 Delivers Most Immersive Night Yet

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · May 22

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.
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The event delivered its most immersive night yet, transforming the Javits Center into an arena of impact.

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New York’s Deepest Pockets Turn Out to Fight Poverty

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · May 14

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...

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Robin Hood Commends Governor Hochul and State Legislature for Passing FY26 Budget that Lifts 50,000 Children Out of Poverty Across New York - Robin Hood

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Richard Buery, Jr @richardbuery.bsky.social · May 9

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

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Apr 8

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

Spotlight on: Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council Recommendations - Robin Hood

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Mar 10

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

Data from this issue of the Poverty Tracker explores how CPRAC’s recommendations could improve the lives of New York City families and children.

Annual Report: The State of Poverty and Disadvantage in NYC Vol. 7

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

This year’s report reveals a 25% overall poverty rate in New York City, climbing beyond record highs observed in 2022.

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Feb 26

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.

The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.

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Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Feb 19

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.

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A Voucher Should Mean a Home | This Robin Hood Moment

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Embracing AI in Education Can Move Us Toward a New Era of Learning – Center on Reinventing Public Education

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Feb 12

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

Center on Reinventing Public Education @crpe.bsky.social · Feb 12

AI could drive a new era of education—if used thoughtfully. Amber Oliver of @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social discusses how AI can help personalize learning, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance student engagement—especially for underserved communities. Read more in our latest blog ➡️ bit.ly/41asKMo

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Tale of Two Cities: Report Finds Stark Racial Wealth Gap Among New Yorkers

Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Feb 6

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

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · Feb 6

Nearly half of white residents own a home, the report found, while only 28% and 16% of Black and Latino New Yorkers do, contributing the the city's racial wealth gap. "It is hard living in New York City, and it’s harder if you don’t own property," one researcher said. bit.ly/40N4Ipp

In New York City, accumulating wealth is many times more difficult for Latino and Black New Yorkers, according to a recent report by the Robin Hood Foundation.

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Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Feb 6

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.
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Robin Hood @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social · Jan 31

Be a poverty fighter, like Rich Torrisi: robinhood.org/immersive-ar...

#FightPoverty

Join Robin Hood in celebrating our "Faces of Poverty Fighters" this January for Poverty Awareness Month