About Metro IAF – New York

Metro IAF NY has 118 dues-paying member institutions - congregations, schools and neighborhood organizations - located in:

We believe that people working together have the power to change their communities and their country for the better.

Political and corporate leaders often don’t embrace change, unless they’re pressured by the people they serve. But too many people don’t realize they can join forces and create change in their neighborhoods and across the country.

We build people power to create a more just New York. We are part of the nation’s first and largest coalition of multi-faith organizations—and we have seven decades of experience winning tough battles across the nation.

Metro IAF – New York’s Victories Include:

Building or rehabilitating more than 6,400 units of affordable housing and apartments
Partnering with the NYC Department of Education to start four small quality public high schools and two charter schools, and create $300 million in school construction.
Winning a $60 million clean up and rehabilitation of East River and Seward Park
Helping pass NYC’s first living wage in 1996
Helping pass NYC Charter reform in 1990
Leading countless successful actions to improve bus, postal and senior services, and the conditions of our parks and grocery stores
Engaging thousands of congregational & community leaders each year in the democratic process.

2013 New York City

Mayoral Candidates Forums

Co-Sponsored by:

Metro IAF and the NY Daily News successfully concluded three mayoral candidates forums on housing, education and safety.

Almost 3000 leaders challenged all the major candidates to present their plans to improve our city and protect its gains. See some of the extensive press coverage below.