New York Cares

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

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Serve Seniors in NYC

In honor of National Older Americans Month, we encourage all volunteers to serve our city's seniors. Explore the wide variety of projects available with seniors during the month of May.

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Find the Perfect Match

Join us for the Spring Team Leader Matching Fair - an event designed to help you find Team Leader opportunities that match your interests and skills.

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New York Cares Soirée

Bid on Auction Items

The New York Cares' Soiree, a swanky cocktail party and fundraiser, is in its 14th year and will be taking place this year at the Bowery Hotel on May 18.

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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 | La Esquina

Join us for the next Cares Night Out, a monthly dinner series in support of New York Cares. This month, for two days, we're digging into the out-of-this-world tacos from La Esquina Midtown.

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Remembering Theresa Benedetti

The New York Cares community is heartbroken by the passing of one of our most devoted and beloved volunteers, Theresa Benedetti.

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2017 Coat Drive Report is Here!

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