About OFCP

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships (OFCP), established by Mayor Eric Adams in February 2022, serves as a vital bridge between City Hall, religious organizations, and community-based nonprofits. Operating within the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit and led by Pastor Gilford Monrose, the office is dedicated to fostering collaboration with diverse faith traditions and grassroots groups to ensure that all New Yorkers—especially the most vulnerable—have equitable access to city services and civic participation.

The office plays a key role in shaping and supporting policies and programs aimed at social welfare, public safety, and community engagement. It facilitates initiatives like the “Adopt-a-Shelter” program, which connects houses of worship with migrant shelters to provide essential goods to asylum-seeking families. It also oversees the Citywide Clergy Collective, a multifaith network of over 270 clergy working in violence prevention, trauma response, and neighborhood support, backed by a $1.5 million grant in partnership with agencies like the NYPD and DYCD.

Through these efforts, the OFCP formalizes the critical role that faith communities play in civic life, offering them a direct channel to City Hall resources and policy-making processes. It exemplifies how local government can partner with religious and community leaders to advance shared goals of equity, safety, and social support across the five boroughs.