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Albany should smooth out ‘benefits cliff’ before more workers go over
An insightful op-ed in The Buffalo News discusses the critical issue of the ‘benefits cliff’ that many essential human services workers face. Our very own Joe Jones, Director of Policy, Advocacy and Research at FPWA, is quoted in the piece, emphasizing the need for comprehensive solutions.
Joe states, “This is a great first step. Much more remains to be done.” He underscores that while proposed state legislation to address the ‘benefits cliff’ is a positive move, we must continue to push for policies that truly support the advancement of the working poor.
Op-ed: The mayor must support all essential human services workers
In a new op-ed published by Crain’s New York Business, Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director, FPWA, and Michelle Jackson, Executive Director, Human Services Council, tell us why it’s time for New York City to step up for human services workers that provide lifesaving services and help them reach self-sufficiency and true financial stability.
Centering Mental Health in Discussions of Economic Justice and Food Security
The relationship between mental health, economic justice, and food security is deeply intertwined. In this new blog post, FPWA highlights how having insufficient access to food is a burden on mental health and well-being for varying and complex reasons.
FPWA’s Response to the FY 2024 New York State Budget
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NEW OP ED: Targeting SNAP With Work Requirements Misses the Point
NEW OPINION: Brad Martin, FPWA’s Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst, outlines why cutting SNAP benefits won’t help reduce the federal debt. Instead, it will hurt millions of Americans who rely on it to meet their basic needs.
New report analyzes NYC’s Executive Leadership Demographics
Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director, FPWA, responds to Nonprofit New York’s latest report titled “In Every County, Across All Budget Sizes: White Overrepresentation in the New York City Area’s Nonprofit Leadership”, which is a comprehensive analysis of the racial and demographic makeup of nonprofit senior leadership in the New York City area.
FPWA CEO Added to NYC Racial Justice Advisory Board
Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director, FPWA (Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, Inc.) and former chair, New York City Racial Justice Commission, will serve on an advisory board tasked with implementing the historic Racial Justice Charter Amendments, Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday.
FPWA CEO Appointed to NYC Racial Justice Advisory Board by Mayor
Mayor Adams Announces Advisory Board to Help Guide City’s Implementation of Racial Justice Charter Amendments
FPWA CEO Receives Wyatt Tee Walker Award For Commitment To Advancing Racial Justice & Equity
On April 12, Mayor Eric Adams presented Tyler Perry with the President’s Award at Keepers of the Dream – the Convention’s premier event honoring those who keep Dr. King’s vision for America alive. Andrew Young, Hill Harper, Jennifer Jones-Austin, Jane Rosenthal and Dr. Alfred Seawright were also honored.