Fifth Avenue Committee

Fifth Avenue Committee FAC envisions an equitable New York City where all people can live in stable & thriving communities that are inclusive, healthy, and sustainable.

Big news for Clinton Hill, Brooklyn! 🏙️ Empire State Development (ESD) is hosting a virtual public hearing for the propo...
10/14/2026

Big news for Clinton Hill, Brooklyn! 🏙️

Empire State Development (ESD) is hosting a virtual public hearing for the proposed 1024 Fulton Street Redevelopment Project. Led by a powerful non-profit partnership—featuring Fifth Avenue Committee, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, and One Brooklyn Health—this initiative will bring vital resources to the neighborhood, including:

🏠 ~126 units of 100% income-restricted housing (up to ~80% AMI)
🏢 ~30,000 sq. ft. of community facility space

The virtual hearing is your opportunity to learn more about ESD’s General Project Plan, review the proposed real property disposition, and share your public comments.

Comment Fulton for registration details or click the link in our bio to make your voice heard! 🗣️👇

10/13/2026

Most traditional banks pay you almost nothing.

Enter the high-yield savings account. They pay many times what your average bank pays , often with no fees and no minimums..

Want to learn how to choose the right bank? Check out Module 3 of our free workshop series!

💬 Comment "FINANCE" below to get the link to our free webinar series straight to your DMs, or check the link in our bio.

Plus, remember that Fifth Avenue Committee offers free, one-on-one financial coaching in both English and Spanish to help you find the right account for your goals.

Know Your Voting Options in NYC 🗽🗳️️ There are multiple ways to cast your ballot so your schedule fits your civic duty: ...
10/09/2026

Know Your Voting Options in NYC 🗽🗳️️

There are multiple ways to cast your ballot so your schedule fits your civic duty:

Vote Early: Beat the lines and vote in person ahead of Election Day.

Vote by Mail: Apply for an early mail or absentee ballot to vote from home.

Vote on Election Day: Head to your designated neighborhood poll site.

Plan your vote and check your site details via the NYC Board of Elections Portal.

NYC Election Deadlines to Remember! 🗳️🗽 As we approach November, make sure you're ready to vote: Mon, Oct 19: Address ch...
10/08/2026

NYC Election Deadlines to Remember! 🗳️🗽

As we approach November, make sure you're ready to vote:

Mon, Oct 19: Address change deadline

Sat, Oct 24: Voter registration deadline & early mail/absentee application deadline

Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Nov 1: Early voting period

Mon, Nov 2: In-person early mail/absentee application deadline

Tues, Nov 3: General Election Day (Polls open 6 AM–9 PM)

Plan ahead, check your status, and find your designated locations via the NYC Board of Elections Portal.

DAF Day 2026 is here, a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds (DAF). When you make a DAF gif...
10/08/2026

DAF Day 2026 is here, a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds (DAF).

When you make a DAF gift to FAC today, you’re helping us continue building affordable homes and community facilities, fostering local power through organizing, and helping residents transform their lives through education and services.

Here’s how you can take part:

Support FAC with your DAF through our giving page or recommending a gift through your DAF

Get counted in today's DAF Day impact by giving through DAFpay on our giving page

Celebrate the power of giving together by spreading the word about your donation and DAF giving

Today your DAF can do more than ever before. Join us and be part of the movement for DAF Day.

Comment DAF or click the link in our bio to give now!

10/07/2026

The most famous budgeting rule in America? It doesn't work in New York City. 🗽

You’ve probably seen the 50/30/20 rule everywhere: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, 20% for savings. Now try running that math in Brooklyn, where your rent alone takes up over half your paycheck before you’ve even bought groceries or swiped an OMNY Card.

If the standard rules don't work for you that's a formula problem, not a you problem.

Want to learn a better method? Module 2 of our free budgeting workshop breaks one down step-by-step.

💬 Comment "FINANCE" below to get the link to our free webinar series straight to your DMs, or visit the link in our bio!

Plus, remember that Fifth Avenue Committee offers free, one-on-one financial coaching in both English and Spanish.

10/05/2026

Your energy bill isn't actually a fixed price—even though it definitely feels like one. ⚡️

Most of us only ever try to fix how much energy we use. But the price you pay is the part almost nobody checks.

Want to bring down the temp on your energy costs? Module 2 of our free budgeting series dives deeper into how you can take control.

💬 Comment "FINANCE" below to get the link to our free webinar series straight to your DMs, or visit the link in our bio!

Make your voice heard, NYC! 🗽🗳️ Wondering if you’re eligible to vote in the upcoming elections in New York? Here is a qu...
10/05/2026

Make your voice heard, NYC! 🗽🗳️

Wondering if you’re eligible to vote in the upcoming elections in New York? Here is a quick checklist to see if you can register:

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen (including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).

Residency: Lived in NYC for at least 30 days.

Age: Be 18 years old by Election Day (Note: 16 and 17-year-olds can pre-register!).

Legal Status: Not currently serving a prison sentence or on parole for a felony conviction (unless rights have been restored).

Competency: Have not been judged mentally incompetent by a court.

Exclusive Voting: Do not claim the right to vote outside of NYC.

Ready to participate? Make sure your registration is up to date!

👉 Click the link in our bio to check your status.

09/30/2026

How many times have you said, "This year I'll finally save money"... and then just didn't? 😅

Let’s be honest: a goal like "save money" or "pay off debt" is really just a wish. And a wish is easy to quit because it never tells you what to do next.

The secret to turning "someday" into a real plan? SMART goals.

Turn your goal into a simple, actionable to-do list with a number and a deadline. And you don't have to figure it out alone! A financial coach at Fifth Avenue Committee and Neighbors Helping Neighbors can help you build your plan for free (available in both English and Spanish).

➡️ Module 1 of our free workshop series goes even deeper.

💬 Comment "FINANCE" below to receive the link directly to your DMs, or check the link in our bio!

09/28/2026

Two people get the exact same paycheck. One saves half, the other is broke by Wednesday—and neither one is doing it on purpose. 💸

Why? Because we all have a default money style: saver, spender, planner, or worrier. None of them are wrong, and most of us are a mix! The secret isn't fighting your natural habits; it's learning to work with them so you can build a plan that actually sticks.

Want to go deeper? Fifth Avenue Committee and our affiliate Neighbors Helping Neighbors run free financial goals workshops right here in Brooklyn, complete with free one-on-one coaching in both English and Spanish. Because the best financial plan is the one built for how your brain actually works.

💬 Comment "FINANCE" below to get the direct link to sign up for our workshop or check the link in our bio!

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