Neighborhood Development & Community Engagement
When we look at our communities, we don’t just see customers, we see our neighbors. We take pride in our New York neighborhoods, so we want to do more than provide reliable, quality service. That is why we are providing lasting support in the form of investment in local organizations, volunteer initiatives, community planning, neighborhood impact programs, community outreach, New York restoration projects and more.
Together We Serve.
In the three years since we launched Project C, we have worked together to strengthen the communities where we live, work and play. Nothing embodies our commitment to advocacy and action more than our annual Day of Service, with volunteer events across New York State.
To kick off the fourth year of Project C, our employee volunteers are spending the day cleaning up parks, fighting against hunger, educating students and so much more. Together we serve — building a brighter future for us all.
Featured community projects
Hear what our partners have to say about working with Project C on community and neighborhood improvement projects.
Goals
Volunteer on the ground to serve our communities
Provide community development grants to local organizations
Beautify local buildings and landmarks to reflect our local pride
Increase our neighborhood impact
Offer family and community engagement programming
Provide community service projects to improve neighborhoods
Our programs
We are providing community development grants to nonprofits, faith-based organizations, arts & cultural institutions and beautification programs to support community revitalization through energy, education and economic development. Learn more about our Neighborhood Investment Program.
By working with local municipalities on recommendations for storefront upgrades, murals and other construction projects, we can improve our communities and leave them in a better place.
In partnership with the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children's Museum, we are providing children with learning experiences through STEM-based activities to get them learning in new ways.
Coming together for our communities
Helping create better educational opportunities for those in need and bridging the gap between students, families and schools.
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Giving New York City residents access to 50 acres of gardens that act as a natural haven and also capture carbon emissions.
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Giving girls in Syracuse access to personal development and mentorship programs, along with providing support to their families.
Revitalizing Syracuse through equitable development projects to restore commercial and residential buildings.
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Community volunteerism
Day of Service
You can find our employees across New York painting buildings, delivering food and working on a wide variety of other volunteer projects.
Build Day
In partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, our volunteers assemble beds for children in need.
Earth Day
Our Earth Day volunteer efforts range from park cleanups to teaching children about the importance of tree planting.
Murals
Articles & updates
Contact us
Learn more about how you or your organization can get involved with community outreach programs by contacting us today at ProjectC@nationalgrid.com.