New York Cares

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

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As a volunteer, you can:

Make College Accessible

School may be out for the summer but we're already gearing up for the 2018-2019 College Access Season. Sign up to be notified once the program gets started.

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Run the NYC Marathon with Us!

We still have a few spots left on our fundraising team, the Cares Champions! Join and run in the iconic TCS New York City Marathon.

Hit the Ground Running

Welcome New Neighbors

Join one of our many ESOL or Citizenship Preparation projects for refugee and immigrant New Yorkers as they adjust to life in the United States.

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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

Cares Night Out | July

Join us for the next Cares Night Out, a monthly dinner series in support of New York Cares. This month reserve a table at Sauce, a cozy family-style Italian eatery in the East Village.

Reserve a table

A Year in Review

Take a look back on a year of sustained commitment to pressing community needs in NYC and the longstanding programs, volunteers, partners and supporters integral to our success. 

Check it out

A Look Back on the Coat Drive

Join us as we look back on the this year's drive and the way our city came together to give the gift of warmth to tens of thousands of New Yorkers.

Read the Report