Mission

NOCD-NY is a citywide alliance of cultural networks and community leaders that have joined together to revitalize New York City from the neighborhood up. NOCD-NY came together in 2010 in response to the vision, sustained needs, and creative resilience of our diverse communities. We facilitate peer learning, increase the visibility of community-based work, and provide services in support of it. NOCD-NY's work is grounded in values including equity, diversity, inclusion, and recognition of the integral role of arts and culture in communities. These shared values enable us to speak with a unified voice and are the glue that holds our alliance together over time.