The federal government’s pause of SNAP benefits is a moral failure — one that threatens the health and stability of millions of Americans. In NYC alone, nearly 3 million people, including 1 million children, rely on SNAP to survive. Losing these benefits will destabilize

In our great city, 62% of New Yorkers do not have the resources necessary to survive and thrive. Millions of New Yorkers are economically insecure, and with a new mayoral administration beginning in 2026, now is the time to explore solutions based in economic security as the

Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers are economically insecure, meaning they do not have the resources needed to cover their daily needs, and save and plan for the future. While household costs continue to rise, it's stagnant wages and a lack of wealth-building opportunities that

Please join us for this 2-day interactive workshop, which will explore the impact of trauma, including racial trauma, on individuals and communities. We'll delve into the science of stress and resilience, examining how adverse childhood experiences, systemic racism, and social

ICYMI: The @NationalTCL returned to Washington, D.C. for @RepGwenMoore's signature panel, "Not for Sistah’s Only: THE BIG 3M…Money, Mental Health & Moore" at the 54th annual Congressional Black Caucus legislative conference. Our esteemed panel explored how economic security,

Today, FPWA released "The True Cost of Economic Security in New York City," the first report of its kind to measure what it actually takes for New Yorkers to cover household costs, save for emergencies, and live with economic security. 📢 This matters because data drives

Today we are releasing a new report: "The True Cost of Economic Security in New York City." Our research finds that most New Yorkers can't afford to meet regular household costs, set aside savings, or manage debt. Using the nation’s first True Cost of Economic Security (TCES)

This Friday: @JJAatFPWA and the @NationalTCL will join @RepGwenMoore's signature event at @cbcfinc’s Annual Legislative Conference! “Not for Sistah’s Only: THE BIG 3M…Money, Mental Health & Moore” will spotlight how economic security and mental health shape the lives of Black

At today's @CityAndStateNY's Economic & Workforce Development Summit, FPWA CEO & Executive Director @JJAatFPWA asked a critical question: "For what purpose, and to what end?" This inflection point, marked by slow job growth, rising housing costs, and structural inequities, calls

Excited to share that our CEO and Executive Director, @JJAatFPWA, will be delivering keynote remarks at today's @CityAndStateNY's Economic & Workforce Development Summit. She'll be discussing critical issues like economic security, the true cost of living for New Yorkers, and

Today our Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst testified before the NYC City Council on the impact of federal budget cuts on New Yorkers. Right now, 62% of households in the city are economically insecure. That means almost 2/3 of New Yorkers are struggling to cover basic living costs

Did you know families are falling behind by more than $13,000 a year? ➡️The median family has $121K in income and resources, but the True Cost of Economic Security is $134.8K.

📢 FPWA Statement: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 National Poverty Statistics The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest poverty statistics remind us that far too many Americans live in poverty, while also failing to capture the deepening crisis of economic insecurity. Swipe to read our full

Families across the U.S. are struggling to meet rising costs and help their children thrive. Since 1969, outdated poverty measures have hidden the true scale of economic need — leaving policies that fall short. To address this gap, FPWA, with support from @WK_Kellogg_Fdn,

What does it truly cost for children to thrive, not just survive, in today's economy? Our webinar tackles this crucial question. Join us Tuesday, September 16 as we bring together experts to discuss how the True Cost of Economic Security (TCES) measure can be utilized to