The Community Initiatives of NY (TCIONY)
The Community Initiatives of New York works to enhance the quality of life - emotionally, physically and mentally - of those in the community who are marginalized, isolated, vulnerable, hanging out on the streets, homeless or at risk of homelessness by building relationships, enhancing their connection with the community, and bringing services to them. They have a strong focus on the youth through their T.A.G. - Teens Against Guns and Teaching a Generation Youth program.
- Year
- 2026
- Purpose
- The CCS grant will support workforce development programming through the TAG Swag Store, Harlem’s first youth-run and youth-operated retail experience.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Year
- 2025
- Purpose
- The CCS grant supported T.A.G. programming across New York City, including community organizing workshops, youth-led Town Halls, weekly teen-led 'T.A.G. Nights,' and school-based engagement initiatives.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Year
- 2024
- Purpose
- The CCS grant helped to fund the Youth Explosion Event, which focuses on enriching Harlem's youth (ages 14-24) by involving them in organizing and leading a community-wide event.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Year
- 2023
- Purpose
- The CCS grant was used to support TAG, Teens Against Guns / Teaching A Generation, a six-week program in conjunction with The Urban Assembly School of Performing Arts.
- Amount
- $3,000
- Year
- 2022
- Purpose
- The CCS grant was used to support the Teens Against Guns (TAG) Program.
- Amount
- $5,000