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EQUITY NOW
Three roundtable discussions seek to produce real solutions to the ongoing equity crises in New York City
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What We Do
Research, programs and interventions that address the root causes and consequences of poverty.
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ENDING POVERTY

ENDING POVERTY

Poverty is about more than lacking the resources to meet basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter. We recognize the interrelatedness of race, gender and poverty. Therefore, NYU McSilver is dedicated to dismantling structural racism and other forms of systemic oppression through our work.
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How We Help
The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University is committed to creating new knowledge about the root causes of poverty, developing evidence-based interventions to address its consequences, and rapidly translating research findings into action through policy and best practices.
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Research

Developing evidence-based interventions to address poverty
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Technical Assistance

Spreading best practices and advancing clinical treatment for better outcomes
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Programs

Applying research-derived knowledge to real service delivery
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Events

Our event programming extends the conversations started by our work to challenge harmful narratives, advance new thinking and inspire positive change.
DATE: May 6, 2024

Beyond Books: Supporting Social Workers in Libraries

Join us for a virtual conversation with national experts in library-based social work.

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‘Beyond Books’ Discussion Explores Library-Based Social Work
Libraries around the nation are evolving to serve their communities in new ways. This May 6 virtual event explores library-based social work.
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NYU McSilver Institute Announces 2024 Fellows-in-Residence
Award-winning public official and soft power strategist Penny Abeywardena and nationally recognized education innovator Jeffrey Ginsburg join returning fellows NEW YORK – Government leader and international affairs expert Penny Abeywardena, and Jeffrey Ginsburg, who is the incoming President & CEO of Volunteers of America Greater New York in March, are joining the McSilver Institute of […]
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Experts, Government Officials Kick Off Policy-Focused Equity Conversation Series
Led by Council Member Nantasha Williams, the three roundtable discussions seek to produce real solutions to the ongoing equity crises in New York City (NEW YORK) – Leading academics, practitioners, subject-matter experts, and New York City government officials will gather Thursday for the first in an unprecedented series of intensive invite-only roundtables focused on addressing […]
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