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Whether or not we're mentioned by name, the innovative and effective work funded by The New York Community Trust is in the news constantly. Below are selected examples of The Trust and our grantees in the news.

Lorie Slutsky Recognized in 2008 Nonprofit Times Power & Influence Top 50

Confronting the Climate Challenge in New York City

Trust Program Officer Jasmine Thomas presents at NYRAG's upcoming event: Confronting the Climate Challenge: Incorporating Climate Change Into Your Funding Strategies.

Preparing for the Elderboom: Strategies for Success through Workforce Development and Advocacy

Len McNally, the program director for The Trust’s Health and People with Special Needs program, will be moderating a panel on philanthropy’s role in workforce development.

NYCT Gives Nearly $8 Million through 119 Grants to NY Nonprofits

Foundations' Longevity Should Be Valued

By Lorie Slutsky and Susan Berresford, published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, 9/4/08.

New York Community Trust Awards $8 Million to Local Nonprofits

Posted on the Philanthropy News Digest, 6/21/08.

Growing Opportunity: How Charities Can Tap Donor-Advised Funds

By Elizabeth Schwinn for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, 5/28/08.

Featured by New York Association of Regional Grantmakers

Featuring the NYCT's strategic environmental grantmaking to the Bronx River Alliance and Riverkeeper.

They Channel Intentions to the Right Places

NYCT featured in the Giving Section of the New York Times, 11/12/07.

U.S. Says Many Apartments Violate Law on Disabled

By Charles V. Bagli for the New York Times, 8/19/08.

Lawmakers Agree to Ban Toxins in Children's Items

By Lyndsey Layton for the Washington Post, 7/29/08.

Vibrant Gateway Planned for Lincoln Center Campus

By Robin Pogrebin for the New York Times, 7/17/08.

Taking Lessons, and Confidence, From the Water

By Sara Rimer for The New York Times, 6/26/08.

In Confronting the Foreclosure Crisis, a Bill Strikes a Balance

By Manny Fernandez for the New York Times, 6/22/08.

Unemployment Rate Hits 5.5% as 49,000 Jobs Lost

By Peter S. Goodman and Michael M. Grynbaum for the New York Times, 6/7/08

Lower East Side Is Given 'Endangered' Designation

By Sewell Chan for the New York Times, 5/21/08

As Investment Firms Buy Up Buildings, Tenants See Bullies

By Gretchen Morgenson for the New York Times, 5/9/08

Immigrants take on landlords

Marlene Naanes for amNY, 5/12/08

"Even Renters Aren't Safe"

Elizabeth A. Harris for the New York Times, 4/13/08

"Less Crime: No Reason To Shut Prisons"

"By Jim Dwyer for the New York Times, 4/12/08

"Where the Other Half Lives..."

By Manny Fernandez for the New York Times, 4/13/08

Quick Facts

Year Founded: 1924 / Assets (as of 12/31/06): $2 billion

History of The Trust

The New York Community Trust is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the country.

Grantmaking

The New York Community Trust responds to the needs of the City through its grantmaking programs.

President & Board

Lorie Slutsky began her career at The Trust in 1977 as a grantmaker, and has been president since 1990.