New York Cares

This holiday season, your community has the chance to participate in something truly heartwarming: purchasing Winter Wishes for NYC's most underserved youth. The registration deadline is quickly approaching - don't miss this opportunity to spread the joy of the holidays to those who need it most. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3BJ5T0g.

NYC has one more comeback to get excited about: the Coat Drive is here! This year, we’re collecting and distributing 85,000 winter coats - because no one should have to choose between the essentials and a warm coat. How can you warm up New York? 🧥 Donate a coat 📦Collect coats 🎁 Start a fundraiser Don't leave NY out in the cold: join us today https://bit.ly/3nC5qlN.

Ever wondered what being a Tax Prep volunteer is like? It’s a great way to put money back into the pockets of working New Yorkers. Plus, Tax Prep requires no math - it's way easier than you'd think to help your neighbors receive their maximum tax refund. Interested? To learn more, join us for a panel at New York Cares HQ at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 25. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3zXPCnt

We couldn't be more excited to launch our 34th year of granting Winter Wishes for children and teens across the five boroughs! This heartwarming program connects generous volunteer Wish Granters with underserved recipients who need a little holiday magic more than anyone. Wish Granter registration is open now: secure your letters today! https://bit.ly/3BJ5T0g

You’re invited to join us for the New York Cares Gala on Tuesday, December 3rd, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom as we celebrate The City We Know We Can Be. We’ll dust off our dancing shoes for entertainment, special guests, refreshments, and an electrifying after-party. This Gala must be seen to be believed! We may face some tough challenges, but we’re a tough city. Made up of people who can make New York the city we know we can be. https://bit.ly/3TQqS7o

At New York Cares, we Stand With Students all year long. If you've joined us on a project, volunteered with your company, or supported our mission - thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Here's a look at your impact so far: ✔️ +21,000 children served ✔️ +20,000 backpacks distributed ✔️ +1,930 projects serving students Over the past four months, you’ve sent NYC’s students a clear message: you are not alone. But we’re not finished yet. To get involved with our year-long Stand With Students campaign, visit us today: https://bit.ly/3zhBIvV. Special thanks to our partners: Amazin' Mets Foundation PayPal Jacoby & Meyers Attorneys LLP Piece of Cake Moving & Storage

We are so proud to have joined Warner Bros. Discovery's Impact Day 2024! This fantastic day of service was packed with baby kits for new mothers, colorful cut-out murals, and the revitalization of our green spaces. Our communities thank you, the city thanks you, and we hope to see you next year! https://bit.ly/4bU6Q2y

Thank you to the team at OneMain Financial for choosing to #StandWithStudents in a huge way, by packing nearly 200 backpacks filled with brand-new school supplies for The Opportunity Hub in Starrett City. Not only do these backpacks have everything a student could need for the school year, they send a clear message: you are not alone. See you next time!

Now THAT was what New York Cares is all about. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Team Leader Conference! This incredible day showed us that while the challenges we face as a city are real, so are the solutions—and they live within each of us. This is exemplified by our Robert G. Gutenstein Team Leader of the Year Award winner, Cheryl K. Jones. See you in 2025! Learn more about becoming a Team Leader here: https://bit.ly/4dOuJtD

A huge thank you to the 4,000 volunteers who joined us across two packed days for 9/11 Day of Service with 9/11 Day at the Intrepid Museum. Every year, we feel so privileged to turn this day of tragedy into triumph by packing nearly 2 million meals for those in need. See you next year!