The Riverbay Fund

Advisory Boards

The Riverbay Fund’s advisory boards serve as a vital component of its governance structure, bringing together diverse voices, expertise, and perspectives to ensure the Fund’s initiatives reflect the needs and aspirations of the Co-op City community. These boards provide guidance,
foster collaboration, and empower stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to the Fund’s mission.

Strategic Partners Roundtable

The Strategic Partners Roundtable is a platform for corporate and nonprofit
partners to collaborate with the Riverbay Fund in advancing its mission.
This advisory board leverages external expertise and resources to
enhance the Fund’s impact.

Role of the Strategic Partners Roundtable:

  • Advise on partnerships, program development, and
    sponsorship opportunities.
  • Identify innovative solutions and resources to address
    community challenges.
  • Strengthen ties between Co-op City and external
    stakeholders.
Youth Council

The Youth Council empowers Co-op City’s younger generation by
providing a platform for leadership development, civic engagement, and
community service. This board ensures the voices of youth are integral to
the Fund’s decision-making process.

Role of the Youth Council:

  • Represent the needs and perspectives of Co-op City’s youth.
  • Organize and lead volunteer and advocacy initiatives.
  • Advise on the creation and execution of youth-focused programs and events.
C.C.O.N.N.E.C.T. (Co-op City Organizations Network for Neighborhood Engagement, Collaboration, and Transformation)

C.C.O.N.N.E.C.T. unites Co-op City’s diverse organizations, including clubs, tenant associations, and community groups, into a collaborative alliance. This board ensures alignment of efforts to maximize resources and enhance the community’s well-being.

Role of C.C.O.N.N.E.C.T.:

  • Share resources and coordinate initiatives across organizations.
  • Develop collaborative strategies to address community priorities.
  • Strengthen the collective impact of Co-op City organizations.
Interfaith Alliance

The Interfaith Alliance is composed of leaders from Co-op City’s diverse
faith communities, working together to promote spiritual wellness, mutual understanding, and unity.

Role of the Interfaith Alliance

  • Foster interfaith dialogue and collaboration.
  • Organize spiritual wellness programs and ecumenical celebrations.
  • Serve as a bridge between faith communities and the Riverbay Fund’s initiatives.