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Congratulations to FPWA’s CEO and Executive Director, Jennifer Jones Austin, for being named to City & State NY’s Teh Power of Diversity list which highlights female commissioners, business executives, nonprofit leaders, advocates, academics and others who are in the arena of New York politics and government.
What does it take to successfully create spaces where people feel seen and heard? What does it look like in practice to implement a people-centered approach to programs and services? […]
For Immediate Release: November 9, 2022 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger, rnoerdlinger@actumllc.com Emma Brodsky, ebrodsky@actumllc.com FPWA CEO JENNIFER JONES AUSTIN CELEBRATES NEW YORK CITY AS FIRST IN THE NATION TO PASS EQUITY […]
New York City voters approved three ballot measures meant to alleviate impacts of structural racism on New Yorkers of color and create a more equal city through equitable city services.
A trio of New York City ballot proposals aimed at bolstering racial justice across the five boroughs earned an overwhelming victory in Tuesday’s voting, according to partial and unofficial election results.
New Yorkers said yes to the Environmental Bond Act and approved changes proposed by the Racial Equity Commission.
NEW YORK — Voters in New York City widely adopted a trio of local ballot questions aimed at promoting equity and racial justice on Tuesday.
Read this important feature on Jennifer Jones Austin and her work as CEO and Executive Director of FPWA to raise awareness about the importance of voting in the 2020 Midterm Elections.
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FPWA has recently been receiving claims from members of the public emailing and calling our offices that individuals posing as FPWA agents have contacted them claiming that in order for the recipient to claim grant monies from FPWA they must first send the agent personal information, a cell phone number, gift card codes or money.
FPWA does not use social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), text messages or direct phone contact to solicit, review, or make awards. FPWA staff will not call or message you requesting money in order to be eligible for an award.
Further, FPWA does not make grants directly to individuals. FPWA works with its member agency partners and other reputable community-based organizations to direct support to families and individuals in our community.
If you or someone you know has been contacted by someone posing to be an “FPWA Agent” or staff person requesting money to release a grant, please do the following:
If you have questions prior to reporting your incident, view the IC3 FAQs for more information.
