Empowering New Yorkers to Overcome Challenges and Uplift Their Communities
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Our Core Values
At Surmount New York, our values guide every connection we make and every program we build. They reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we work alongside our communities to create lasting change.
Education
Awareness begins with understanding. We shed light on community challenges and strengths so others can see, feel, and respond with empathy and action.
Opportunity
Surmount believes everyone deserves more than short-term relief. We help people move from getting help to gaining stability.
Reliability
Surmount makes finding help easy and inspires confidence. Every resource is vetted, every message is honest, and every interaction is designed to honor people’s time and needs.
Collaboration
Surmount co-creates solutions with local partners and residents, embedding lived experience throughout.
It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!
The Surmount Annual PB&J Drive is here to connect people and share the message that no one is alone.
In 2024, we created 185 meals for families residing in Harlem, Bronx, and Yonkers. 132 young people, aged 14 to 25, engaged and gained more awareness about childhood food insecurity and the importance of community service. Additionally, we trained 6 student leaders to spearhead food drives within their school.