ICI is an Intergenerational Critical Youth Participatory Action Research (ICYPAR) initiative that uses research to illuminate the issues, solutions, and contributions of NYC youth from their perspectives.

We activate our research findings to foster youth and community engagement; ignite coalition-building; and advocate for intergenerational municipal policy-making.

Tri-State Transportation Campaign is dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation, equitable planning policies and practices, and strong communities in the New York City metro area.

We’re Girl + Environment (and yes, the "+" is for PLUS) —the national community and 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019. We’re all about getting Black and Brown Millennial and Gen Z girlies all fired up about climate and environmental justice! 

Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories focused on climate, justice, and solutions.

NYS DOL’s mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and businesses that call New York home. As New York State transitions to a clean energy economy, the Office of Just Energy Transition (OJET) will connect workers to opportunities for quality jobs, upskilling, and training with a focus on serving those who are traditionally underrepresented, especially within disadvantaged communities and incumbent fossil fuel workers.

BronxWorks helps individuals and families in Bronx, NYC improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger Bronx community.

United Way of New York City partners with community organizations, government agencies, and corporate partners to support parents as their child’s first teacher, engage students through culturally relevant curriculum, and increase teachers’ capacity to learn and grow.

The Southeast Queens Residents Environmental Justice Coalition (SQREJC) promotes civic pride in maintaining a stable, beautiful, and desirable Southeast Queens Community through direct liaison with community residents, city agencies, and community-based organizations to ensure a clean, safe, and environmentally healthy residential community.

NYC Votes is an initiative of the New York City Campaign Finance Board, the independent city agency that ensures local elections are fair, inclusive, and open. 

QMA is an arts-centered network, holding space for civic education, mental wellness, community actions rooted in mutual aid, and climate justice.

Ernest Verrett is co-founder of Street Works and co-founder of Dabima, a tech platform making it more affordable for kids to get advice and project management tools to apply to college.