$1 million was granted to 12 COVID relief and research initiatives in NYC. RTWCF launched its first grant cycle to support the urgent needs of New Yorkers in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. From fighting food insecurity to providing small businesses with vital economic support to stay open, RTWCF partnered with 10 community-based organizations and two research hospitals to serve those hardest hit by the pandemic, namely low-income families, people with unstable housing, immigrant families, and communities of color.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began ravaging New York, it was instantly clear that this was where RTW Charitable Foundation could best be of service to the city we call home. We selected our grantees because they have an impressive track record, deep ties to their communities, and are nimble in responding to the needs of those they serve. We are honored to be able to partner with them and support their work, on which many New Yorkers depend for their lives and livelihoods.