New York Cares

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

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As a volunteer, you can:

Take Action on Cares Day

New York Cares Day for Schools is a citywide volunteer-a-thon, where participants raise money to support our critical education programs before spending an entire Saturday revitalizing public school buildings throughout the five boroughs.

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Give Students a Chance at College

A college degree means a brighter future and path out of poverty. But many NYC students won't be able to get there without your help. Start serving today!

Sign Up

Support the Next 30 Years

You've been a part of our' enormous impact over the past 30 years. Now, we're raising $1 for every New Yorker who's served on our year-round programs to celebrate.

Say Happy Birthday
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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.

Latest Updates

The Power of Team Leaders

Sam Hahn attended our Leadership30 conference and spoke about the incredible impact of our Team Leaders.

Watch Video

Our Annual Report is Out

We are pleased to share the New York Cares Annual Report. Read recent stories of impact as well as history on how caring New Yorkers like you have transformed NYC over 30 years.

View the Report

Next Event: NYC Marathon

Join us for the run of your life by signing up for the TCS New York City Marathon. Our 2017 marathon runners commit to raise $3,000 to further the impact of New York Cares in New York City.

Join the Team