Faith in New York (c3)
2024 Programs
FINY is an interfaith federation of clergy across NY moving congregations to engage with public policy through listening campaigns, outreach and education to inspire change in their communities.
Mission
Faith in New York (FINY) is an interfaith federation of 70 congregations representing 80,000 families in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx. Since 2013, our mission has been to develop grassroots leaders throughout New York City and equip congregations to move significant public policy change that supports our leaders’ vision of a more just New York with excellent public schools, violence-free neighborhoods, access to good jobs, adequate and affordable health care, decent housing for all, and a place where people of all backgrounds can fully participate in economic and civic life.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: NY
Geographic Coverage by Congressional District:
NY-03, NY-04 Geographic Density Focus: Urban – Large city or suburb of large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: BIPOC (Black; Indigenous and/or People Of Color), Faith-based, Latinx
Leadership Diversity: BIPOC-led, Women-led
Lead Contact:
Marguerite Leslie, Director of Development, she/her, marguerite@faithinnewyork.org
Last Updated: February 16, 2024

