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MOVING ON UP
JAMAICA Y SECURES CITI GRANT FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
The YMCA of Greater New York has been awarded a transformative $500,000 grant from the Citi Foundation’s 2024 Global Innovation Challenge to expand our transitional housing program at the Jamaica Y. This critical investment, part of a $25 million initiative to address homelessness globally, will empower hundreds of homeless New Yorkers annually with tools for long-term financial stability.
Over the next two years, we will provide financial coaching, job training, employment opportunities, and stipends, prioritizing the diverse needs of our Spanish-speaking community and those affected by HIV/AIDS. With this grant, 750 individuals will benefit from financial counseling, and 250 participants will secure employment through job training and direct employer connections—helping them transition to stable housing and sustainable careers.•
