Like many of you, FPWA is thoughtfully reevaluating how we can best advocate for low-income New Yorkers in a post-pandemic landscape that has exposed the racist underpinnings of our city. We began our annual meeting leaning into the work of FPWA on the horizon and introducing our key priorities in programs, policy, and membership.  

We also were joined by distinguished panelists to imagine together what is possible if our city takes action on three historic proposals designed to root out structural and institutional racism in our city’s charter. In this discussion, we explored what must be done to meaningfully address structural racism and advance justice, equity, and fairness for all.

What would it take to reimagine human services as we know it in our city? In this discussion, we explore together what a thriving human services sector would look like so it’s focused on building healthy communities where families and individuals can thrive and not merely get by.