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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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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
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
Can AI help end poverty in NYC?

At Robin Hood’s Opportunity x AI Summit, we explored how AI can expand opportunity for every New Yorker, because technology this powerful should work for everyone. Thanks to the Overdeck Family Foundation for making this event possible.

#FightPoverty
June 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
What does it mean when families with full-time jobs can’t afford a home?

Robin Hood and our friends at @strandbookstore.bsky.social explored this question with @brian-goldstone.bsky.social.

Learn more. www.strandbooks.com/there-is-no-...

#FightPoverty
April 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Robin Hood welcomes Kenneth G. Tropin as our new Board Chair. A champion for NYC, Ken has led transformative fundraising efforts, including $172M to fight poverty in 2020. We’re excited for his leadership as we work to #FightPoverty for all New Yorkers.
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February 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Be a force for Major Good, like Rich Torrisi.
January 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Be a fighter against hunger, like Stephen Grimaldi.
January 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Be a bridge to opportunity, like Bryan Lozano, Bethany Crystal, and Jackie Moe.
January 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Be an advocate for our unhoused neighbors, like Brianna Oyeyemi and Shaun Aluko.
January 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Be a lifeline for those in crisis, like Nara Youn and Jin Shou Li.

Nara Youn, the Youth Development Business Manager at The Child Center of NY, embodies the heart of poverty-fighting work in New York City.
January 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Be the reason a family thrives, like Diana Santos.
January 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Be a knowledge builder, like Yang Zeng, Ebru Yenal, and Jeff Lambert.

Yang Zeng, Director of the Queens Public Library - Flushing, leads an essential hub for opportunity and transformation in one of New York City’s most diverse neighborhoods.
January 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Be a change innovator, like Anthony Grullon.

Anthony’s story is a powerful testament to innovation, community, and the fight against poverty in New York City.
January 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Be the hope someone needs today, like Sister Caroline Tweedy, and Jillian Beety.

At St. John's Bread and Life, Sister Caroline Tweedy leads a mission that extends far beyond food assistance—it’s about empowering people to reclaim their lives.
January 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Be a defender of equal opportunities, like Marylind Soriano and Sindy Rivera.
January 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Be a voice for mothers in need, like Allie Jones.
January 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Be a force for equity, like Gabriel Hisugan.

Gabriel Hisugan, Program Manager at Asian Americans for Equality, has dedicated his career to breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in New York City’s youth.
January 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Be a dream builder, like Jessica Collins and Faith.

Jessica, a dedicated teacher at DREAM Charter School in Mott Haven, has spent the last three years guiding the same group of students from third to fifth grade—a rarity in education.
January 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Be a partner in the poverty fight, like Agata Skora and Rudy Cazares.

In December 2024, Amazon, Robin Hood, and L'Oréal joined forces to bring dignity and self-care to New Yorkers experiencing poverty during the holiday season.
January 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Be a pillar of your neighborhood, like Mitchel Wu, Marilla Li, and Emma Wong.
January 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Witness AI's poverty-fighting potential on Jan 29!

9 finalists from Robin Hood’s AI Poverty Challenge will demo their ideas and 3 winners will receive $1M each!

Presented by Robin Hood, GitLab Foundation, Bezos Family Foundation & Deloitte.

Register now! robinhoodnyc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Be a builder of stronger communities, like David Garza and Tyler Lugo.

For 131 years, @henrystreet.bsky.social has been a beacon of hope, adapting to meet the timeless needs of food, shelter, health care, and opportunity for New Yorkers.
January 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Be the reason someone succeeds, like Gabriel MacDonna.

Gabriel’s journey is a powerful testament to the transformative impact of education and the vital role of programs like @cuny.edu's ACE (Accelerate, Complete, Engage) program, supported by Robin Hood.
January 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Be a champion for hardworking families, like Richard Buery and Governor Kathy Hochul.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Robin Hood CEO Richard Buery are leading a bold charge to make New York the best place in the world to raise a family.
January 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM