Political Personalities with Skye

Get Money for Doing Good: CitizensNYC CEO Dr. Rahsaan Harris

Did you know CitizensNYC gives out $1 Million in direct cash grants to New Yorkers to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods? Watch to learn more.

Harris, who has more than 20 years of experience leading nonprofits and international grant-making, partnering with communities to make local investments, and promoting community organizing, is CitizensNYC’s first black CEO in the organization’s nearly 50-year history. CitizensNYC awards micro-grants for community building projects. Funding comes from a combination of private foundations, corporate sponsors, government partners and individuals.

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