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💚 Fighting poverty in New York City for over 35 years. 100% of donations go to our neighbors in need.

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Fighting poverty means investing across the full arc of a person’s life.

Robin Hood’s $42.6M in Q4 grants support education, housing, health, jobs, and financial stability—building durable pathways out of poverty.

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Robin Hood made $43 Million in Poverty-Fighting Grants During Q4 2025
These grants brought total yearly investments to $140 million, Robin Hood’s highest grantmaking year without relief funding.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:39 PM
New Poverty Tracker data from Robin Hood shows that poverty has exits—and returns—with progress often being temporary without sustainable support.

That's why Robin Hood funds the supports that make it stick.

Dive in: robinhood.org/reports/data-snapshot-exiting-and-falling-back-into-poverty
Data Snapshot: Exiting and Falling Back into Poverty - Robin Hood
Data from this issue of the Poverty Tracker sheds light on the circumstances that cause New Yorkers to weave in and out of poverty.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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I’ve seen up close how child care policy shapes whether families can work, plan, and get ahead.

Great to spend time with Pat Kiernan on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social this morning discussing Governor Hochul’s commitment to building a universal child care system in NYC & NYS.

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City poverty-fighting group weighs in on childcare expansion
Watch the full interview here.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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When child care works, parents can work, kids thrive, and families get ahead.

@governor.ny.gov's $4.5B investment builds on proven progress—expanding PreK statewide, moving NYC toward universal 3-K, launching 2-Care, and reaching more families.

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Robin Hood Praises Governor Hochul’s Historic Expansion of Child Care for Young Children: A Commitment Marking a New Era for Working Families Statewide - Robin Hood
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January 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Today, Robin Hood rang the opening bell at the NYSE—celebrating 35+ years of bringing New Yorkers together to fight poverty. With 2M New Yorkers still struggling, this moment fuels our commitment to build a city where opportunity is within reach for all. robinhood.org/news/robin-h...
Robin Hood CEO Richard Buery, Jr. Rings NYSE Opening Bell on First Trading Day of 2026, Affirming Commitment to Hope and Opportunity as NYC Enters a New Chapter - Robin Hood
Robin Hood rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange as the first organization to do so in 2026, highlighting what’s at stake for New York City families as poverty and affordability challen...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
The stories that defined 2025 also defined the fight against poverty in NYC.

Our 2025 Wrapped rounds up the headlines that elevated Robin Hood’s research, advocacy, and community partners throughout the year.

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Robin Hood in the News: 2025 Wrapped - Robin Hood
Explore Robin Hood’s 2025 media coverage across The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Guardian, NY1, and more. See how research, fundraising, and advocacy shaped the fight against poverty in New York Cit...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
One missed shift can change everything.

A second chance can change it back.

🎧 New episode of “This Robin Hood Moment” with Aaron Shiffman of Brooklyn Workforce Innovations—on work, crisis, and getting back on your feet in NYC.

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One Missed Shift Away from the Street: The cost of losing your job | This Robin Hood Moment - Robin Hood
One missed shift can lead to crisis. Hear how Brooklyn Workforce Innovations helps New Yorkers rebuild stability in this episode of This Robin Hood Moment with Aaron Shiffman.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
An insightful and sobering piece from @nytimes, shining a light on the very real struggles too many New Yorkers face as costs of basic needs, like food and rent, rise: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/n...
They Thought They Had ‘Made It.’ Now They Can’t Afford Food.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Two new Poverty Tracker reports from Robin Hood reveal how deeply COVID shaped childhood in NYC:

🔹 1 in 3 kids under 5 had a parent lose work
🔹 1 in 4 working moms left the workforce

The lesson is undeniable: when parents lose stability, kids lose opportunity.

Explore more: robinhood.org/research
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In NYC, raising a child means choices no parent should face: work or child care, food or rent, opportunity or survival. In this episode, @childrensaidnyc.bsky.social's Phoebe Boyer breaks down what poverty really costs families—and what it takes to restore choice. robinhood.org/news/what-fu...
What Future Can You Give Your Child: The cost of raising a child in NYC | This Robin Hood Moment - Robin Hood
Children’s Aid CEO Phoebe Boyer joins This Robin Hood Moment to explore what it really costs to raise a child — and build a future — in New York City.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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...
Poverty Tracker Spotlight Report: Food Budget Shortfalls in NYC
Data from this issue of the Poverty Tracker explores how grocery budget shortfalls are affecting New Yorkers across all income levels.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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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 ⬇️
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Vital City | Why Mayor-Elect Mamdani Should Embrace Mayoral Control of Our Schools
It’s the best way to get results.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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.
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Dinner or the Light Bill: The cost of hunger in NYC | This Robin Hood Moment - Robin Hood
One in three New Yorkers can’t afford enough food. Hear how Food Bank For NYC and Robin Hood are tackling hunger amid the SNAP funding freeze.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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
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Robin Hood Joins Propel and GiveDirectly to Launch $2 Million Emergency Fund for SNAP Recipients in New York
As federal SNAP payments pause, Robin Hood has joined Propel and GiveDirectly to launch a $2 million emergency fund providing immediate cash assistance to 38,000 of New York’s lowest-income households...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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.
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Rent or Everything Else: The cost of keeping your home | This Robin Hood Moment - Robin Hood
NYC Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Park joins This Robin Hood Moment to discuss the cost of keeping your home — and how NYC is tackling its housing affordability crisis.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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
October 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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...
Poverty Tracker: Spotlight on Transportation in New York City
Data from this issue of the Poverty Tracker explores how transportation costs to get to work and make a living are taking up more of New Yorkers’ paychecks.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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.
Three out of four New Yorkers are making financial sacrifices amid rising inflation, cutting back on food, savings and more.

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Report shows food, savings hit hardest by inflation
Watch the full interview here.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
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September 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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/...
September 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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...
Speaker and Session Line-Up for 2025 Robin Hood Investors Conference
Check out the speakers slated for this year's investor conference, which convenes leading names in business, investing, and policy.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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.

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In Q3 2025, Robin Hood awarded over $39 million in poverty-fighting grants
Funding helps 96 community partners provide New Yorkers stability and opportunity amid rising costs and growing needs.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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.
August 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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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July 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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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Report Finds Housing Assistance Programs Reduce Poverty Rate
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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July 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM