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This Robin Hood MomentA Voucher Should Mean a Home: How Robin Hood and Anthos|Home are Closing the GapFor people experiencing homelessness in New York City, getting a housing voucher like CityFHEPS should be the golden ticket to securing a permanent home. But often, that ticket leads to a dead end. The demand for affordable housing far outpaces supply, and even when apartments are available, families face overwhelming barriers—complex requirements, complicated processes, and landlords reluctant to accept vouchers.Enter Anthos|Home, a Robin Hood nonprofit community partner who is disrupting the status quo. In just two years, they’ve helped nearly 500 households get on the express track to move into a permanent home—and th...
2025-02-1927 min
This Robin Hood MomentThe True Cost of Raising a Child in New York | This Robin Hood MomentWelcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your hosts Crystal Cooper and Kevin Thompson. What does it really cost to raise a child in NYC? In this episode, with special guest Reshma Saujani—Founder and CEO of Moms First, Founder of Girls Who Code and bestselling author of Brave, Not Perfect"—we explore why current benefits fall short in covering the needs of families, especially in a city with such a high cost of living. We discuss the New York State Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council's proposals to raise the CTC to $2,000 for younger children and how these changes coul...
2024-12-1629 min
This Robin Hood MomentThe Only Housing Choice for New York's Children | This Robin Hood MomentWelcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your hosts Crystal Cooper and Kevin Thompson. Stable housing is not just a roof over a child’s head—it’s a critical factor for healthy physical, emotional, and cognitive development. In this episode, with guest Christine Quinn, President & Chief Executive Officer of Win, we examine an aspect of homelessness in New York City that’s rarely discussed: family homelessness, wherein thousands of children are facing housing insecurity. We explore how homelessness disrupts schooling, increases health risks, and affects behavioral outcomes in children, and why ensuring stable housing is essential to break...
2024-12-1625 min
This Robin Hood MomentNew York's Fight to Cut Child Poverty in Half | This Robin Hood MomentWelcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your hosts Crystal Cooper and Kevin Thompson. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking work of the New York State Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC), established under the Child Poverty Reduction Act signed into law in December 2021. This initiative sets a bold goal of reducing child poverty in New York State by 50% by 2031. We explore how this legislation came to be and the role it plays in shaping policies aimed at lifting children out of poverty.Our featured guest, Kate Breslin, President & CEO of the...
2024-12-1626 min
This Robin Hood MomentTaking a Bite Out of Food Hardship in the Big Apple | This Robin Hood MomentWelcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your hosts Crystal Cooper and Kevin Thompson. In advance of Thanksgiving each year, Robin Hood collaborates with Columbia University to produce an annual snapshot of food hardship and assistance among New Yorkers. New York City has a robust network of food providers, including pantries, aimed to make access to food easier for those struggling to feed themselves and/or their families. Despite the distribution of more than 230 million pounds of food to emergency food providers, food insecurity remains persistent and pervasive in New York City. Join us as we meet w...
2024-11-1819 min
This Robin Hood MomentNew Stories: Transforming Inwood’s Public Library with the Eliza Apartments | This Robin Hood MomentWelcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your hosts Crystal Cooper and Kevin Thompson. In this episode, we delve into the unveiling of the newest affordable housing development in Inwood, what Robin Hood affectionately calls “New Stories,” showcasing the city's potential to create beautiful, affordable homes in innovative spaces. The spotlight falls on the Eliza Apartments, providing 174 affordable units, alongside amenities and green spaces, as part of the redevelopment of the Inwood Library. With guests David Saltzman, founder, board member, and former Executive Director of Robin Hood; Bea De la Torre, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Trinity Church Wall Street; Tony Marx...
2024-07-3039 min
This Robin Hood MomentAddressing NYC’s Poverty Surge: Insights from the Poverty Tracker (Pt 2) | This Robin Hood MomentWelcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your hosts Crystal Cooper and Kevin Thompson. In this episode, we center the voices and experiences of those directly impacted by the recent surge in poverty across New York City, illuminated by the stark findings of Robin Hood’s annual Poverty Tracker report. With guests Greg Silverman, CEO of the West Side Campaign Against Hunger, and Robert Cordero, CEO of Grand Street Settlement, we embark on a journey to hear how both of these organizations have become beacons of hope for low-income New Yorkers.The episode unveils the staggering statistics, su...
2024-05-2920 min
This Robin Hood MomentTackling New York City’s Housing Crisis: A Blueprint for Action | This Robin Hood MomentWelcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your hosts Crystal Cooper and Kevin Thompson. In this episode, we delve into the dire state of affordable housing. New York City is still the largest and most expensive rental market in the county. The rental vacancy rate has plummeted to a historic low of 1.4%; more than half of households are rent-burdened, thousands are on the brink of eviction, and a record number of New Yorkers are living in shelters and staying in them longer than ever before. This crisis boils down to a sheer lack of affordable housing supply on the...
2024-05-1619 min
This Robin Hood MomentAddressing NYC’s Poverty Surge: Insights from the Poverty Tracker (Pt 1) | This Robin Hood MomentWelcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your hosts Crystal Cooper and Kevin Thompson. In this episode, we delve into the staggering findings of the latest Poverty Tracker Annual Report, jointly released by Robin Hood and Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy. The report reveals a historic spike in poverty rates across New York City, with an additional 2 million residents plunging into poverty between 2021 and 2022 alone.Join us as we unpack the factors contributing to this alarming trend, and offer insights from Robin Hood CEO Richard R. Buery, Jr., Columbia CPSP Director Christopher Wimer, an...
2024-04-1010 min
This Robin Hood MomentUnpacking Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams' Budget Proposals | This Robin Hood MomentWelcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your host Crystal Cooper. January marks the beginning of the budgeting process for New York State and City, crucial for funding essential services and programs. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams recently unveiled their proposed budgets, sparking intense analysis and advocacy. Join us as we delve into the implications for fighting poverty in NYC with Robin Hood’s Chief Public Policy Officer, Jason Cone.In this episode, we explore how state and city budgets serve as tools in the fight against poverty; key proposals aligning with Robin Hood’s mission, including heal...
2024-01-3008 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff119. Wes Moore. Father’s Day Special (REWIND). Candidate For Governor of Maryland, Best-Selling Author and Veteran. On Fatherhood, Leadership, Crime and Inspiration.As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we’re sharing some of the best from our archives. Wes Moore recently declared his candidacy for Governor of Maryland, and this one is more relevant than ever. If you’ve never heard this episode, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. Wes Moore (@iamWesMoore) is an inspiring force for good and one of the most exciting and dynamic leaders in America. Wes is a best-selling author, activist, combat veteran and CEO of Robin Hood (@Robi...
2021-06-171h 24
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffWes Moore. Father’s Day Special (REWIND). Candidate For Governor of Maryland, Best-Selling Author and Veteran. On Fatherhood, Leadership, Crime and Inspiration.As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we’re sharing some of the best from our archives. Wes Moore recently declared his candidacy for Governor of Maryland, and this one is more relevant than ever. If you’ve never heard this episode, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. Wes Moore (@iamWesMoore) is an inspiring force for good and one of the most exciting and dynamic leaders in America. Wes is a best-selling author, activist, combat veteran and CEO of Robin Hood (@Robi...
2021-06-171h 27
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffWes Moore, Trump‘s D-Day, The Feel of Handcuffs on Your Wrists, How to be a Good DadWes Moore (@iamWesMoore) is an inspiring force for good and one of the most exciting and dynamic leaders in America. Wes is a best-selling author, activist, combat veteran and CEO of Robin Hood (@RobinHoodNYC).His book, The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fatesdescribes his inspiring rise from inner city Baltimore to a Rhodes Scholarship and is an international phenomenon that will soon be a major motion picture produced by Oprah Winfrey. The 82nd Airborne combat veteran of Afghanistan and regular on Morning Joe joins Angry Americans and his old friend, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a deep...
2019-06-061h 53
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff10. Wes Moore, Trump‘s D-Day, The Feel of Handcuffs on Your Wrists, How to be a Good DadWes Moore (@iamWesMoore) is an inspiring force for good and one of the most exciting and dynamic leaders in America. Wes is a best-selling author, activist, combat veteran and CEO of Robin Hood (@RobinHoodNYC).His book, The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fatesdescribes his inspiring rise from inner city Baltimore to a Rhodes Scholarship and is an international phenomenon that will soon be a major motion picture produced by Oprah Winfrey. The 82nd Airborne combat veteran of Afghanistan and regular on Morning Joe joins Angry Americans and his old friend, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a deep...
2019-06-061h 52
2017-03-0700 min
RobinHoodNYCRobin Hood RFC Q & A | Latino or Immigrant HealthRobin Hood RFC Q & A | Latino or Immigrant Health by RobinHoodNYC
2016-03-1138 min
RobinHoodNYCRobin Hood RFC Q & A | Chinese ImmigrantsRobin Hood RFC Q & A | Chinese Immigrants by RobinHoodNYC
2016-03-1132 minRobinHoodNYCFinding A More Nuanced View Of Poverty's 'Black Hole'NPR's Pam Fessler reports on the new Poverty Tracker findings from Robin Hood and Columbia University's Population Research Center
http://www.npr.org/2014/04/02/297926310/finding-a-more-nuanced-view-of-povertys-black-hole
2014-04-0203 minRobinHoodNYCAn emotional loss to contend with (Read by John Sykes)An emotional loss to contend with (Read by John Sykes) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-1700 minRobinHoodNYC“you have touched my heart” (Read by David Puth)“you have touched my heart” (Read by David Puth) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0900 minRobinHoodNYC“The outreaching has been just incredible” (Read by Chris Rock)“The outreaching has been just incredible” (Read by Chris Rock) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0900 minRobinHoodNYC“he was born on the Fourth of July” (Read by Steve Buscemi)“he was born on the Fourth of July” (Read by Steve Buscemi) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0901 min
RobinHoodNYCRemembering in a positive way (Read by Dirk Ziff)Remembering in a positive way (Read by Dirk Ziff) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0900 min
RobinHoodNYCThere are still good people in the world (Read by Mary-Louise Parker)Ten years after 9/11, the victims' children and families, and the families of rescue and recovery workers — our American heroes — still require mental health services that remain unfunded.
To learn more about the Robin Hood Relief Fund visit 911relief.robinhood.org.
2011-09-0903 min
RobinHoodNYC“We appreciate the dedication” (Read by Renuka Kher)Tipping Point Community, Chief Operating Officer
2011-09-0800 min
RobinHoodNYC“A better world was her dream” (Read by Dennis Crowley)Dennis Crowley, Foursquare, Founder
2011-09-0800 min
RobinHoodNYCWe will remember in our prayers (Read by Nancy Anthony)Nancy Anthony - Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Executive Director and advisor to The Robin Hood Relief Fund
2011-09-0700 min
RobinHoodNYC"I was born in Manhattan, I was christened in Queens" -Susan Sarandon"I was born in Manhattan, I was christened in Queens" -Susan Sarandon by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0704 minRobinHoodNYC"To the true superman" -Hilary Swank"To the true superman" -Hilary Swank by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0701 min
RobinHoodNYC"New York thanks you" - Julia Stiles"New York thanks you" - Julia Stiles by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0700 minRobinHoodNYC"We saved her and she saved us" - Natalie Portman"We saved her and she saved us" - Natalie Portman by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0701 min
RobinHoodNYCThe magic still lived on for them (Read by Victoria Bjorklund)The magic still lived on for them (Read by Victoria Bjorklund) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0601 min9/11 Relief Thank You LettersThe magic still lived on for them (Read by Victoria Bjorklund)The magic still lived on for them (Read by Victoria Bjorklund) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0601 min
9/11 Relief Thank You LettersMy brother was such a good son (Read by Tom Welling)My brother was such a good son (Read by Tom Welling) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0601 minRobinHoodNYCMy brother was such a good son (Read by Tom Welling)My brother was such a good son (Read by Tom Welling) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0601 min
RobinHoodNYCWe want to celebrate his life (Read by Patricia Priolet-RH Staff, Senior Program Officer, Education)Patricia A. Priolet - Robin Hood Staff, Senior Program Officer, Education
2011-09-0500 min9/11 Relief Thank You LettersWe want to celebrate his life (Read by Patricia Priolet-RH Staff, Senior Program Officer, Education)Patricia A. Priolet - Robin Hood Staff, Senior Program Officer, Education
2011-09-0500 min
RobinHoodNYCI am very appreciative of this gift (Read by Margaret Schilling-RH Staff, Sen. Manager, Development)Margaret Schilling - Robin Hood Staff, Senior Manager, Development
2011-09-0500 min9/11 Relief Thank You LettersI am very appreciative of this gift (Read by Margaret Schilling-RH Staff, Sen. Manager, Development)Margaret Schilling - Robin Hood Staff, Senior Manager, Development
2011-09-0500 min
RobinHoodNYCTime will be on our side (Read by Kenny Wright - RH Staff, Operations Assistant)Kenny Wright - Robin Hood Staff, Operations Assistant
2011-09-0500 min9/11 Relief Thank You LettersTime will be on our side (Read by Kenny Wright - RH Staff, Operations Assistant)Kenny Wright - Robin Hood Staff, Operations Assistant
2011-09-0500 min
9/11 Relief Thank You LettersWith angels here on earth (Read by Jessica Vacanti - RH Staff, Associate, Donor Data & Analytics)Jessica Vacanti - Robin Hood Staff, Associate, Donor Data & Analytics
2011-09-0500 minRobinHoodNYCWith angels here on earth (Read by Jessica Vacanti - RH Staff, Associate, Donor Data & Analytics)Jessica Vacanti - Robin Hood Staff, Associate, Donor Data & Analytics
2011-09-0500 min
9/11 Relief Thank You LettersI love you truly, don’t ever forget that (Read by Frank Liu - RH Staff, Senior Art Director)Frank Liu - Robin Hood Staff, Senior Art Director
2011-09-0501 minRobinHoodNYCI love you truly, don’t ever forget that (Read by Frank Liu - RH Staff, Senior Art Director)Frank Liu - Robin Hood Staff, Senior Art Director
2011-09-0501 min
9/11 Relief Thank You LettersI will be with him for eternity (Read By Emily Bethel - RH Staff, Executive Assistant, Development)Emily Bethel - Robin Hood Staff, Executive Assistant, Development
2011-09-0501 minRobinHoodNYCI will be with him for eternity (Read By Emily Bethel - RH Staff, Executive Assistant, Development)Emily Bethel - Robin Hood Staff, Executive Assistant, Development
2011-09-0501 min
RobinHoodNYCThe outreaching has been incredible (Read by Caroline Page - RH Staff, Associate, Development)Caroline Page - Robin Hood Staff: Associate, Development
2011-09-0500 min9/11 Relief Thank You LettersThe outreaching has been incredible (Read by Caroline Page - RH Staff, Associate, Development)Caroline Page - Robin Hood Staff: Associate, Development
2011-09-0500 min
RobinHoodNYC"Everyone Had Become a New Yorker" - Jim Carrey"Everyone Had Become a New Yorker" - Jim Carrey by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0400 min
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2011-09-0400 min
RobinHoodNYC"The Very Best of Humanity" "Inspired by Example" - Rudy Giuliani"The Very Best of Humanity" "Inspired by Example" - Rudy Giuliani by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0400 min
RobinHoodNYC"Our Leaders" "Our Common Humanity" - Bill Clinton"Our Leaders" "Our Common Humanity" - Bill Clinton by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0400 min
9/11 Relief Thank You LettersMy Husband, My Children's Father (Read by Arianna Huffington)My Husband, My Children's Father (Read by Arianna Huffington) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0201 minRobinHoodNYCMy Husband, My Children's Father (Read by Arianna Huffington)My Husband, My Children's Father (Read by Arianna Huffington) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0201 min
RobinHoodNYC9/11 Relief Fund Strategy (Read by Emary Aronson - RH Staff, Relief Fund & Education)9/11 Relief Fund Strategy (Read by Emary Aronson - RH Staff, Relief Fund & Education) by RobinHoodNYC
2011-09-0202 min
RobinHoodNYC"We Are Americans" - Tom Daschle“We're not republicans, we're not democrats, we're not independents, we are Americans gathered tonight. Americans.”
- Tom Daschle
2011-09-0100 min
RobinHoodNYCQuotes from The Concert for New York City - 9/11Quotes from The Concert for New York City - 9/11 by RobinHoodNYC
2011-08-3102 min