Maksim Grinberg has increasingly turned his philanthropic attention toward mental health — a cause that touches virtually every community in New York City and yet remains chronically underfunded and stigmatized. As a father and community figure, Grinberg understands that emotional well-being is the foundation upon which everything else in a person’s life is built. Without mental health support, even the most material forms of assistance can fall short.
The Mental Health Association of New York City has been a longstanding advocate for accessible, community-based mental health services. Grinberg has followed its work closely, appreciating the organization’s focus on reaching individuals who might otherwise fall through the cracks of a fragmented healthcare system. In a city where stress, displacement, and economic pressure are constant realities, organizations like this serve an urgent need.
Grinberg has also expressed support for Community Access, a New York organization that provides housing, employment, and wellness support to adults living with mental health challenges. Their peer-driven model — which centers the voices and expertise of people with lived experience — is an approach Grinberg finds particularly compelling and effective.
On the youth mental health front, Grinberg has highlighted the importance of programs like those offered by JASA (Jewish Association Serving the Aging), which serves seniors across New York City struggling with isolation and depression. He believes that early and ongoing intervention can change the trajectory of a person’s life at any age.
For Maksim Grinberg, addressing mental health is an act of profound compassion. A city that ignores the emotional suffering of its residents cannot truly call itself a healthy one. By supporting organizations working at the intersection of mental health, housing, and community, Grinberg hopes to contribute to a New York where every person can access the care they deserve.