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Founded in 1975, Citizens Committee for New York City stimulates and supports self-help and civic action to improve the quality of life in New York City and its neighborhoods. In essence, if you and your neighbors care about New York City and have a great idea, come join us to make your project happen! If you have a great idea to improve your community, then we encourage you to apply for our New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods Awards or our Love Your Block grants.TRANSCRIPT
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Reason #35We are the go-to organization for New Yorkers who want to make a real difference.
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Reason #34We help New Yorkers come together and transform their neighborhoods.
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Reason #33Anyone can make a positive change in their neighborhood - we help you figure out how.
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Reason #32We were founded in 1975 by two outstanding New Yorkers: Osborn Elliott and Senator Jacob Javits.
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Reason #31In 2010, we mobilized 3,374 New Yorkers to contribute more than 30,000 volunteer hours.
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Reason #30We partner with City agencies to bring critical city services to neighborhood groups.
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Reason #29From 5 to 35 to 95, we help New Yorkers of all ages get involved in their neighborhoods.
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Reason #28Our small staff works one-on-one with hundreds of grassroots volunteer groups.
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Reason #27Residents can access $3,000 worth of equipment at our Community Resource Center – for free!
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Reason #26Our Neighborhood Leadership Institute helps New Yorkers build new skills and meet fellow change-makers.
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Reason #25Our Grassroots Fundraising workshop helps community groups tap into new resources.
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Reason #24We help New Yorkers beautify their public schools – through murals, recycling campaigns and “living” classrooms.
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Reason #23We encourage local residents to identify local issues and define local solutions.
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Reason #22We support New Yorkers who want to mitigate the effects of foreclosure in their neighborhoods.
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Reason #21Our Community Organizing workshop helps New Yorkers identify local issues and mobilize volunteers.
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Reason #20In 2010, we gave $100,000 in micro-grants to 127 neighborhood groups.
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Reason #19We support New Yorkers who want to bring the arts into their distressed neighborhoods.
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Reason #18We support small volunteer groups that other organizations often don’t.
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Reason #17We inspired the inception of hundreds of block associations across NYC.
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Reason #16We foster sustainable community solutions.
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Reason #15Our publications reach, inspire, and help volunteer New Yorkers.
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Reason #14In 2010, we inspired 1,900 volunteers to show how to Love Your Block.
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Reason #13Our relationships with both elected officials and New Yorkers bridge the gap between governance and residents.
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Reason #12We help New Yorkers reduce crime in their neighborhoods and make their streets safer.
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Reason #11Our Media Tools workshop helps volunteer groups raise awareness about issues affecting their community.
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Reason #10We help New Yorkers make our city greener and cleaner - one block at a time.
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Reason #9In 2010, we gave nearly $900,000 in project planning support to volunteer groups.
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Reason #8We help New Yorkers transform empty lots into community gardens.
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Reason #7We helped launch the first student-designed organic farm on a NYC public housing property.
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Reason #6We save the city millions of dollars by supporting resident-led improvement projects.
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Reason #5We are the information hub for volunteer-led groups in NYC.
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Reason #4We help build bridges across ethnic and cultural lines to create better neighborhoods.
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Reason #3Our Understanding City Government workshop helps New Yorkers get their voices heard.
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Reason #2NYC has 400 neighborhoods. We know them all.
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Reason #1We are supported by wonderful, generous New Yorkers like you!