Investing in dignity. Empowering communities. Cultivating systemic change.

The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) dismantles the structural and systemic barriers that impede economic security and well-being, and strengthens the capacity of New York’s human service and faith organizations so New Yorkers with lower incomes can thrive.

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A Look At the Numbers

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million working-age households in New York are unable to meet basic needs.

20000

a year falls far short of providing a family of four with the necessary resources to thrive and meet their basic needs. Unfortunately, this is the poverty threshold established by the federal government.

decrease in Federal and State funding over the last year for critical human services to children and families in NYC.

of the 125,000 human services workers are people of color, many of whom do not earn but deserve fair, livable wages.

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Change

Creating Systemic Change

Eradicating poverty is a unique challenge that requires strong partnerships and innovative, bold solutions to systems that were built to keep so many of us from ever achieving financial stability.

FPWA In Action

Discover how we serve the communities made vulnerable by the injustice and economic inequity that permeate our city’s policies, practices, and institutions.