Our Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles
Our Vision
Economic justice throughout New York State
Our Mission
NYRL promotes economic justice as a matter of racial and community equity through legislative and policy advocacy, popular education, media advocacy, and organizing campaigns.
Our Guiding Principles
- Fair access to suitable and affordable financial services, as a matter of community equity, racial justice, and inclusion for all
- Government that promotes and supports community reinvestment in lower-income neighborhoods and communities of color, and ensures that financial institutions responsibly meet everyone’s needs
- Government that puts the interests of the public before those of Wall Street and the financial services industry, operates transparently, and ensures that community-based organizations have full representation at the decision-making table
- A living wage, safe and affordable housing, and stable communities for all
- Zero tolerance for discrimination and exploitative financial practices in New York State