Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City

05/14/2026

Last night, at the third annual Child Care Appreciation Dinner, child care providers were celebrated for their dedication and professionalism in providing high-quality early childhood education. Thank you to all the providers!

A special thank you to for supporting this meaningful event. 💚

04/21/2026

The Mayor’s Fund welcomes our new Board of Directors! We’re excited to have a Board representative of the wide range of our city’s perspectives, and we’re excited to collaborate on advancing our mission in serving all New Yorkers across the City.

You can read more about the Board of Directors by clicking the link in our bio! 🗽

03/02/2026

Mayor’s Fund partners, apply to be an SYEP worksite by May 8, 2026!

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest summer youth employment program, connecting young New Yorkers between the ages of 14 and 24 to valuable career exploration and paid work opportunities each summer. There is no direct cost, and you’ll play a pivotal role in equipping NYC youth for careers ahead.

Employers: apply to be an SYEP worksite by May 8, 2026!

Youth: the deadline to apply has been extended until March 13!

Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

02/12/2026

You heard it here first!

The Mayor’s Fund leverages public-private partnerships to serve New Yorkers across the five boroughs. 🗽

02/10/2026

⚽️ Learn more about the New York City Soccer Initiative 2.0 today! ⚽️

NYCSI is transforming neighborhoods across NYC through the power of soccer. Use the link in our bio for more information, and how to support this legacy project.

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01/06/2026

🗽Welcome Mayor Zohran Mamdani! 🗽

As we begin this new chapter, the Mayor’s Fund team is looking forward to leveraging more public-private partnerships that benefit New Yorkers across the five boroughs.

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from the Mayor’s Fund team!

12/17/2025

The Mayor’s Fund wraps up this administration leveraging public-private partnerships - we’ve brought together dozens of city agencies with hundreds of institutional funders and donors, building strategic relationships that bring innovative solutions to scale, and respond to the emerging needs of NYC. 🗽

Click the link in our bio to read the press release.

11/06/2025

We're also partnering with nonprofits across the city, and urging our philanthropic partners to act. Visit our website for more information. Thank you.

November SNAP benefits will not be issued at this time due to the federal government shutdown. The 1.8 million New Yorkers who rely on SNAP—including families with children and older adults—will temporarily lose access to the benefits they need to put food on the table.

The City of New York is stepping up to make sure no New Yorkers goes hungry during this crisis. Mayor Eric Adams announced $15 million in emergency funding for the Community Food Connection program to help food pantries meet increased demand. Social service agencies are working together to connect New Yorkers with a variety of alternative programs and services. Learn more:

📢 Stay up to date on the status of SNAP at otda.ny.gov
🍎 Find free food and pantry locations near you at foodhelp.nyc.gov
📞 Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/food to find meals and more resources

07/07/2025