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• Cities for Action

  Recent changes to federal immigration policies and the corresponding rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric nationwide threaten the overall health and wellbeing of immigrant communities already living in a heightened state of fear. The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs support Cities for Action, a coalition of cities and municipalities that is fighting for federal immigration reform. Through Cities for Action, over 175 mayors and municipal leaders work to drive the national immigration debate, embrace new immigrants, and launch inclusive policies and programs.

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• City Hall Art & Historic Objects Conservation Fund

  The New York City Hall art collection—which consists of more than 100 portraits of United States presidents, New York State governors, New York City mayors, foreign dignitaries, military and naval heroes, and political leaders by some of the leading late-18th to mid-19th century American artists—requires ongoing conservation and education efforts. The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and the Public Design Commission support the City Hall Portrait Conservation to preserve a visual history of the people whose actions and contributions made a significant impact on New York City. City Hall Portrait Conservation engages conservators and art historians to ensure that all works align with the original intents of their artists and educates the public about the City's efforts to preserve its history.

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• City Service Corps

  New York City agencies often require more robust volunteer capacity-building and community outreach to address critical city issues and meet the demand for their services; concurrently, many young New Yorkers lack career and college readiness and work experience. The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and NYC Service launched City Service Corps to unite a diverse group of professionals to address pressing community needs and make New York City a more equitable place for all residents. City Service Corps builds a pipeline of young community leaders in City agencies to develop direct service and capacity building solutions for community-related challenges as well as build their professional skills.

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• Civic Corps

  There are thousands of nonprofits that deliver critical services to millions of New Yorkers; however, these organizations often face financial and human capital constraints that challenge their ability to meet the demand for services. The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and NYC Service launched Civic Corps to leverage volunteers in increasing the quality and quantity of services delivered to underserved and vulnerable individuals in all five boroughs. Civic Corps builds and strengthens volunteer management systems at community-based organizations to address critical community challenges facing New York City, including: disaster services, economic opportunity, education & youth development, and public health.

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• Civic Innovation

  Civic Innovation supports the priority needs of the Mayor's Fund. This includes general support of operations, specific project work, as well as helping advance key City initiatives including youth workforce readiness, mental health services, immigrant communities, and disaster relief.

• EmpoweredNYC

  Individuals with disabilities are almost two times more likely than their peers to have income below $35,000, yet there are no comprehensive financial counseling programs specifically designed to meet the needs of those with disabilities. The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, the Department of Consumer Affairs Office of Financial Empowerment, and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities launched EmpoweredNYC to strengthen the financial health of New Yorkers with disabilities. EmpoweredNYC uses broad engagement and education, revolutionized one-on-one financial counseling, and specialized support services for people transitioning to work in order to advance financial capability and counseling for people with disabilities and their families.

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• Girl Scouts of Greater New York Troop 6000

  Families comprise nearly 70 percent of the population in City shelters, and one-third of that population is school-age children 17 years old and younger. The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and the Department of Homeless Services—in partnership with Girl Scouts of Greater New York—are supporting the expansion of Girl Scouts of Greater New York Troop 6000, the first-in-the-nation Girl Scout troop dedicated to serving homeless girls and women—to promote teamwork, preserve stability, strengthen the bonds of community between young New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, and demonstrate the importance of ongoing community involvement. Through this investment, Girl Scouts of Greater New York Troop 6000 is expanding from one location to 15 locations across New York City.

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• Immigrant Children and Families

  In 2018, the federal government began separating immigrant families at the southern border and transporting children to facilities around the country, including New York City. The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City launched the Immigrant Children and Families fund to aid unaccompanied immigrant children and families, including those who were separated at the southern border of the United States and those who are in federal custody in New York City. Immigrant Children and Families supports organizations that are working locally and nationally to provide legal and social services; medical care; help with release from detention; and supplies, including toys, food, and water.

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• Immigrant Legal Services

  Although safety and protection are concerns for all survivors of domestic violence, immigrant survivors and their families often face unique linguistic, economic, and legal barriers in their pursuit of a life free of violence and abuse. The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic launched the Immigrant Legal Services initiative to foster long-term client economic independence for families affected by domestic violence. Operating at New York City's Family Justice Centers—one-stop locations offering comprehensive supportive services for survivors of domestic violence—the Immigrant Legal Services initiative provides civil legal immigration assistance to clients in addition to referring them to high-quality and culturally competent self-sufficiency services such as job placement and educational training programs.

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• In-School Bike Safety

  While cycling for health, recreation and commuting has increased in New York City, inexperienced cyclists may have difficulty navigating aggressive driving behaviors and other roadway hazards. The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Education-in partnership with Bike New York -launched Bike to School to promote safe biking to and from school. Bike to School provides safety training, bikes, and equipment to middle school students, ensuring that biking to school is safe, healthy, and fun.

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