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50th Anniv. of the March on Washington:

Continuation of the Battle for JOBS, JUSTICE, and FREEDOM. Join FPWA and National Action Committee on June 20 to discuss organizing for the upcoming March on Washington.

New Testimony

Testimony for The New York City Council Public Hearing on The Mayor’s FY 2013-2014 Preliminary Budget View Testimony.

FPWA Releases New Report:

Foster Parents in Need, Strategies to Improve Foster Parent Training, Support and retention

Access to Assistance Campaign

Learn about our campaign to eliminate inappropriate barriers to public assistance.

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2013 NYC Mayoral Forum:

Revitalize, Rethink & Rebuild Neighborhoods. Join FPWA, United Neighborhood Houses, the Human Services Council and the NYU Wagner School of Public Affairs on June 28th to discuss the approaches to critical issues that affect New Yorkers.

Upcoming HR PRO Workshops

June 20, Building the House
July 25, Inviting People In
September 25, Building for the Future

FPWA in the News

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FPWA RESPONDS TO HURRICANE SANDY - Update

FPWA has engaged in a variety of activities to help those hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. If you have any questions about our work or if your organization or constituents have unmet needs contact Rev. Joel Gibson.
* FPWA received funds from The New York Times to make grants to FPWA member agencies operating in the areas hardest hit by the hurricane. To date FPWA has given out seven grants of $10,000 each and is evaluating additional applications. We are still accepting applications from our members. Click for more..
* FPWA has funds to help families and individuals directly affected by the Hurricane. Referrals are welcome now. Contact Blanche Centeno-Hatwood or Judy Milone.
* FPWA is coordinating a program with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs to reach out to the immigrant community, especially those with undocumented or mixed immigration status, in the hardest hit areas to assess their unmet needs and connect them to available services. We are looking for agencies with services that may be helpful to the immigrant community and to help us identify households that could benefit from this outreach. For more information contact Eric Williams.
* Support Hurricane Sandy Victims.