Achieving effective, lasting change on entrenched issues and biased systems requires a multi-pronged approach inclusive of programming, research and advocacy, advancing policy and narrative change.
From issue-oriented campaigns and key policy priorities to special projects and initiatives, we work to fulfill the promise of opportunity for all New Yorkers.
The policy, advocacy, and research unit of FPWA shapes and executes a policy agenda that is well-informed, evidence-based, and grounded in the realities faced by lower income New Yorkers.
FPWA supports our Member Agencies, as well as other non-profit and faith-based organizations. We do this by providing training, technical assistance, advocacy opportunities, grants, and other financial assistance to strengthen these vital organizations that serve New Yorkers every day.
We seek to educate communities, legislators, and the public at large on the systemic issues that affect New Yorkers made vulnerable by inequity and unjust structures and systems to drive social change and create a more just and equitable society.
Public policies are complex. By being in touch with boots-on-the-ground community organizations, FPWA draws on the knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned from effective programs and practices at the grassroots level to inform policy and, ultimately, systems-level change.
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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.
