Hotel Association of NYC Foundation Bestows Grant to NYC Police Foundation, Bolsters Public Safety Initiatives Within Hospitality Sector

The Hotel Association of New York City Foundation (HANYC Foundation), the philanthropic arm of the Hotel Association of NYC, today announced a $15,000 grant to the New York City Police Foundation to advance public safety initiatives and support safer environments for hotel guests, hospitality employees, and communities across New York City. This marks the second grant the HANYC Foundation has awarded to the New York City Police Foundation, further building upon their ongoing work.

The funding will support Crime Stoppers, a longstanding public safety program since 1983 that provides a secure, anonymous channel that offers cash rewards for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of dangerous offenders. The program recently expanded its criteria to include human trafficking cases, which is an issue of particular importance to the HANYC Foundation and its member hotels.

“Our hotel teams are on the front lines every day, welcoming guests from around the world, and they want to be part of keeping New York safe,” said Heather Davis, Chair of the Hotel Association of New York City Foundation and Senior Vice President of Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality. “Public safety starts with people paying attention and feeling empowered to act. By supporting Crime Stoppers and educating our employees on the anonymous tip line, we’re giving them a clear way to speak up when something doesn’t feel right—and that matters for our guests, our teams, and ultimately our city.”

The HANYC Foundation works with philanthropic and civic partners to address critical challenges facing New York City—including public safety, sanitation, and immigration—while reinforcing the hospitality industry’s role as a civic leader in supporting a safe and thriving city. Through targeted grants and collaboration, the Foundation aligns industry resources with initiatives designed to deliver measurable impact across the five boroughs.

“The NYPD Crime Stoppers Program has been an invaluable crime-fighting tool for more than four decades, helping to solve more than 5,600 violent crimes,” said Susan L. Birnbaum, President & CEO of the New York City Police Foundation. “Because the rewards are funded by donations to the New York City Police Foundation, supporters like the HANYC Foundation are vital to its continued success. Thanks to their generosity, the range of cases eligible for Crime Stoppers rewards has expanded to include human trafficking, further enhancing the program’s ability to protect vulnerable individuals and strengthen community safety. We are grateful to the HANYC Foundation for their commitment to helping safeguard New Yorkers and the millions of visitors to our city each year.”