Welcome to the

Dear New York,

I Love You

Giving Fund

Hello,

My name is Ria and thank you for being here.

When I learned how deeply Dear New York, I Love You resonated with so many of you, I knew I wanted the city that inspired it to benefit from it. So in the summer of 2026 I started a small giving fund, and I’m donating my royalties from the book to organizations across New York City that support communities, arts, and the places we share.

As a first-time author, the contributions today are small, but they’ll grow alongside my journey as a writer. And they exist entirely because of you. You’ll find updates on where the funds go throughout the year.

Thank you for giving my book wings to reach so many people, and I’m grateful to you for welcoming my book into your hearts and homes. This fund exists because you believed in my book. It’s also set up to continue beyond me, with my children carrying it forward.

With gratitude,

Ria