Live in New York and want to give back? (And no I don't mean in taxes) Why not volunteer? Taking action against the social issues in our beloved New York City is New York Cares! This humble volunteer organization engages 43,000 volunteers each year helping over 450,000 New Yorkers in need.
Working with over 990 community agencies, New York Cares plans and manages 1,000 volunteer projects each month. There wide variety of volunteer projects include children's literacy, education, and recreation; adult education; seniors; health and wellness; revitalizing public parks and schools; walking shelter dogs; distributing coats and gifts, etc.
A few signature programs that might be of interest:
The New York Cares Coat Drive is one of the largest coat drives in the US and is known for its iconic 'Shivering Statue of Liberty' logo. It has collected and distributed over 1.2 millions coats to people in need since 1989.
New York Cares Day is the organization's largest volunteer day, mobilizing 8,000 volunteers to over 100 NYC public schools. The event is a 'serve-a-thon', in which volunteers raise money in honor of their work they do. **The event takes place on the third Saturday in October each year.
Hands on New York Day is New York Cares spring volunteer day. Each year it mobilizes over 5,000 volunteers to revitalize over 80 parks, gardens and community spaces around the city.
Winter Wishes for Kids and Families provides holiday gifts to over 32,000 people each year who might otherwise receive little or nothing for the holidays. Kids, teens, and families write letters to New York Cares, which then gives the letters to individuals who buy gifts for those who requested them.
To learn how to join and keep updated with the latest projects, check out their website at:
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