New York Cares

Meets pressing community needs by mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service.

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As a volunteer, you can:

New York Cares Coat Drive

Commit an Act of Warmth

For 30 years, the New York Cares Coat Drive has collected and distributed winter coats to help keep hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers warm. This year, our mission continues as we distribute our 2 millionth coat.

Join the Drive

Support Winter Wishes

We are thrilled to announce that due to an overwhelming response, registration for Winter Wishes 2018 is officially closed. Help keep this program running by making a financial contribution today.

Support the program
Income Tax Prep

Help New Yorkers with Taxes

If you're interested in helping low-income families earn thousands in refunds and credits, get started with our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program!

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Register

Get started by setting up your own New York Cares account. 

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Get Oriented

Learn more about us at your orientation.

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Volunteer

After attending an orientation, start signing up!

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About

Learn more about our model and programs.

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Apply

Become a community partner. 

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Learn

Access our volunteer trainings, workshops, and resources.

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Develop

Develop a program tailored to your company's needs.

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Citywide Service Events

Form a team for New York Cares Day Spring and Fall.

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Holiday Programs

Purchase gifts during Winter Wishes or organize a Coat Drive.

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Year-round Volunteering

Empower employees by hosting orientations.

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Attend Coat Drive Events

There are opportunities to give and receive coats from the Coat Drive all season long. Find them all here.

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Get Tickets for The Gala

Join us as we celebrate the launch of the 30th Annual Coat Drive and the distribution of the 2 millionth coat.

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Volunteers doing taxes

Check the Receipts on Tax Prep

New York Cares provided another unbelievable year of Tax Prep to thousands of qualifying families. Read more about the impact of this program in the 2017 Overview.

Read the Report