Economic Security
Governor Releases Executive Budget for FY 2015-2016
On January 21, 2015, Governor Cuomo released his $141.6 billion Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year 2015-2016. The Governor’s budget proposals take a number of important steps to make New York a better place for children and families. We are particu …
Beating the Odds for NYC’s Children
The Washington Post recently reported on the paradox of poverty, “Being poor is a big impediment to getting the education that lifts you out of poverty.” In New York City, where one in three children lives in poverty and where only 34% of adults have c …
My Hope: A Message from CCC Executive Director Jennifer March
It is Sunday evening as I write this from home with my daughter safely tucked into bed. It being the holiday season and with the new year approaching, I can’t help but reflect on the successes and challenges of this year and the work awaiting me and CC …
CCC Testimony: Oversight – Hunger in New York City
CCC testified about hunger and food insecurity, particularly for NYC children, at the New York City Council General Welfare Committee’s annual hunger hearing on November 24, 2014. CCC’s testimony thanked the City Council for annually holding hearings o …
A Livable City for Every NYC Child
One in three children in New York City lives in poverty. Research shows that children living in poverty often face a number of other factors that can negatively impact their well-being. In New York City for example, we know that children living in pove …
Food for Thought on Food Day 2014
Today CCC is celebrating Food Day, an annual event reminding people in New York and across the country to think about how better food policies can improve health and fight hunger. It’s a day to ask yourself what is – and what isn’t – on the plates of t …
