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Rising Ground to Cut 257 Jobs in New York City

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
257
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~13%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 22, 2026
257 OF 2,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York City, NY.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Rising Ground has announced the layoff of 257 employees across New York City. This decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the organization, although specific departments have not been detailed. The company has cited financial challenges as a key reason for this workforce reduction. This move reflects ongoing trends in the nonprofit sector, where organizations are facing increased pressure to manage costs effectively.

Rising Ground Inc. cut 257 jobs in NY as of April 22, 2026.

That is roughly 12.9% of the 2,000 people Rising Ground Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at Rising Ground Inc. since April 2026, including 257 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 1 additional event known from news reporting.

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Rising Ground Inc.
Other Services (except Public Administration) · 2,000 employees
2
EVENTS TRACKED
257
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 23, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 29, 2026