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Public Policy OfficesNew York, United States51-200 Employees
FPWA is a public policy and advocacy organization focused on anti-poverty work, social policy, and strengthening human services and faith-based institutions to expand economic opportunity and justice for New Yorkers with low incomes. Founded in 1922, the group operates from New York City and pursues policy reforms aimed at dismantling structural barriers to economic security while enhancing the capacity of human services agencies and faith organizations to serve low‑income residents with dignity. Serving policymakers, service providers, and faith communities, FPWA analyzes funding and policy environments and conducts initiatives intended to improve how services are delivered to those in need. In addition to its advocacy work, the organization has produced reports such as the 2023 Human Services Funds Tracker, which assesses funding for New York City’s human services agencies, reflecting its role in informing stakeholders about resources and policy impacts. The organization’s activities place it within the public policy and social services sector, where it partners with and supports the broader ecosystem of community-based organizations and institutions serving low-income communities in New York.