Altman Foundation
Program Areas

Program Area:

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

The Foundation has an historic interest in ensuring that individuals and families living in the city have access to the services and resources they need to pursue and sustain successful lives. The Foundation invests in organizations, programs, and projects that achieve results aligned with the two objectives outlined below. Please note that the "Results Sought" reflect the specific outcomes of interest to us.

Objective 1)Build and preserve economic security and independence among low-income individuals and families.

Results Sought:
  • Increase the number of low-income New Yorkers who are placed in and retain jobs that support economic independence
  • Increase the number of low-income New Yorkers enrolled in public benefits that complement work
  • Enable vulnerable populations (e.g., the elderly) to remain in their own homes and communities, with a focus on systemic efforts to address barriers to independence

Objective 2)Promote and sustain the availability of, and equitable access to, essential community resources needed to support stable, healthy communities, with an emphasis on systemic efforts.

Results Sought:
  • Preserve and/or increase the quality and amount of affordable housing, well-maintained parks and open spaces, and other essential community resources