City of New York - Mayor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships

The office plays a key role in shaping and supporting policies and programs aimed at social welfare, public safety, and community engagement. It facilitates initiatives like the “Adopt-a-Shelter” program, which connects houses of worship with migrant shelters to provide essential goods to asylum-seeking families. It also oversees the Citywide Clergy Collective, a multifaith network of over 270 clergy working in violence prevention, trauma response, and neighborhood support, backed by a $1.5 million grant in partnership with agencies like the NYPD and DYCD. Through these efforts, the OFCP formalizes the critical role that faith communities play in civic life, offering them a direct channel to City Hall resources and policy-making processes. It exemplifies how local government can partner with religious and community leaders to advance shared goals of equity, safety, and social support across the five boroughs.