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THE NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION Meeting life’s challenges with life-changing support

The New York Life Foundation invests in programs that benefit young people, particularly in educational enhancement and childhood bereavement support. We have fostered a culture of volunteerism and community involvement for New York Life's employees and financial professionals. 

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  • 2024 State of Grief Report

    The New York Life Foundation developed the third annual State of Grief Report. This report aims to enrich the national discussion on grief by offering valuable insights into its impact at home, school, and work. Through surveys of individuals, professionals, and bereavement experts, we highlight the effects of grief and identify ways to foster a grief-supportive culture. Learn more

Discover our mission

The New York Life Foundation invests in programs that benefit young people, particularly in educational enhancement and childhood bereavement support. We have fostered a culture of volunteerism and community involvement for New York Life’s employees and financial professionals.

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2024 Philanthropic Giving

Over 180 years of investing in lives and communities

Kai's Journey

Kai's Journey - Lost in the Middle

For Kai and his friends, grief and loss are lifelong journeys. The same goes for real children and their families - it doesn’t just end when the book ends. That’s why we’ve expanded the series with our newest book, Lost in the Middle, a graphic novel for middle schoolers.

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Our Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative

When it comes to grief support at school, many educators feel underprepared to help. In fact, according to a recent survey by the New York Life Foundation and American Federation of Teachers, ninety-two percent of educators think that there should be a greater focus on training educators to support grieving students, and ninety-one percent say that they personally would be interested in participating in bereavement training offered through their school or district.

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New York Life’s Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative

New York Life’s Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative was created to address the gap in grief support in schools by providing resources and tools for school communities to support grieving students and their families. Any K-12 accredited private or public school and school district can request to be part of this program.

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A company that puts love into action

The essence of our business is serving others. In 1998, New York Life created our corporate volunteer program, Volunteers for Good (VfG). It develops and promotes volunteer opportunities for our workforce, allowing them to serve the communities where they work and live. Giving time and expertise, we collaborate with hundreds of charitable organizations and help coordinate volunteer projects every year to address community needs across the country.

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