In New York today, one third of children live in poverty, more than at any other time in our city’s history.
Summer break is one of the toughest periods in the year for families living in poverty, as parents struggle to find ways of getting their children through three hot months until school reopens.
Building on more than two decades of service to tens of thousands of residents living in poverty throughout NYC, the River Fund is bringing attention to the crisis through its annual Child Poverty Awareness Day, which it holds on the second Sunday in August.
As policymakers battle to balance budgets, government programs for children and families that were created to cushion severe hardship have been targeted for deep cuts.
The River Fund believes corporations can play a much bigger role in securing the stability of children’s lives today - and that change can start in small and inexpensive ways.
The River Fund and local businesses in the Greater Jamaica section of Queens bring together 500 children from extremely needy families and their parents for a day of fun and games, entertainment and food.
We also provide backpacks and school-supply kits - so every child can return to school properly equipped in September.
Please join us in working to end child poverty by donating to the River Fund. Drop a token today!
