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New York Cares

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

Broadway Forever + New York Cares

Join us for a series of free, star-studded, pop-up concerts and volunteer opportunities to build a better NYC for all.

Broadway Forever header image showing New Yorkers in a park

For the second year, NY Forever, in partnership with City National Bank and the NYC Department of Transportation present Broadway Forever, a free concert series featuring Broadway stars while promoting service opportunities that make our city a better place to live and work. 

Performances & Appearances 

The summer concerts — free and open to all New Yorkers — will feature performances and appearances from Casey Cott (Broadway: Moulin Rouge! The Musical), Charity Angél Dawson (Broadway: Waitress), Jordan Fisher (Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen), Olivia Holt (Broadway: Chicago), Cheyenne Jackson (Broadway: Into The Woods), Christopher Jackson (Broadway: Hamilton), Alexis Michelle (RuPaul’s Drag Race) Adam Pascal (Broadway: Rent), and Jelani Remy
(Broadway: Back To The Future), as well as current cast members from Chicago (Lili Thomas), Harmony (PERFORMERS TBD), Here Lies Love (Aaron Alcaraz and Jaygee Macapugay), Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Jacqueline B. Arnold, Casey Cott, Heather Makalani, David Merino and Kelsey Orem), and Some Like It Hot! (Kayla Pecchioni). Additional talent will be announced.

Free concerts in the park

Sunday, September 17 at 11 AM

Plaza de Las Americas in Washington Heights

Just show up for the concert at 11 AM to enjoy performances by Broadway stars and learn about ways to volunteer in surrounding neighborhoods. 

 

Sunday, October 15 at 11 AM (with service opportunity at 9 AM)

Lou Gehrig Plaza in the Bronx

Just a few blocks away from the concert location, volunteers will gather at 9 AM to revitalize Joyce Kilmer Park and Franz Siegel Park in the South Bronx. Check back soon to register for this volunteer project!

Give back anyday, anytime, anywhere

Can't make it on September 24th? You can still make a difference in your local community. Choose from hundreds of volunteer opportunities across NYC.

Tutor Young Adults
Opportunities For A Better Tomorrow

Support young adults ages 16-24 in four academic subjects - English, Math, Social Studies, and Science - in a classroom environment....Read More

Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Dance and Stroll With Older Adults
The New Jewish Home

Volunteers will transport older adults from their room/unit to the auditorium....Read More

Morningside Heights, Manhattan
Checkmate! Chess Club with Kids
Queens Public Library - Woodside Branch

Inspire and engage elementary and middle school students by teaching strategy and logic through the game of chess.

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New Volunteer Friendly
Woodside, Queens
Beautify Pelham Bay Park
Pelham Bay Park

Beautify and maintain New York City's largest park....Read More

High-Need
Throgs Neck, Bronx
Beautify Soundview Park
The Bronx is Blooming

Keep green spaces clean and beautiful for residents to enjoy throughout the year....Read More

High-Need
New Volunteer Friendly
Castle Hill, Bronx
Revitalize Franz Sigel Park with Bronx Is Blooming
The Bronx is Blooming

Volunteers will serve as stewards by planting native species, tree care, and cleaning up neglected areas.

High-Need
Melrose, Bronx
Prep Bagged Breakfasts
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

Assist the chef with meal prep, like peeling and chopping vegetables and making sandwiches (for the first hour)....Read More

Morningside Heights, Manhattan
Distribute Meals to the Community
Christ Disciples International Ministries, Inc.

Provide vital groceries to thousands of community members in the Central Bronx, and help keep the pantry clean and organized....Read More

High-Need
Norwood, Bronx
Pack Meals for Seniors
Florence E. Smith Senior Services

Prepare bags of frozen meals with ice packs for mass delivery. Some lifting of items up to 40 lbs. may be required.

High-Need
Corona, Queens
Pack Meals, Restock and Sort Community Pantry
Catholic Charities Community Services

Help sort, pack delivery bags and replenish this small community pantry. Volunteers must feel comfortable lifting and carrying items.

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High-Need
South Bronx, Bronx
Pack Bagged Groceries
Hour Children

Assemble food bags to later be distributed to community members. You'll be on your feet most of the time.

Astoria, Queens
Distribute Meals to the Community
Christ Disciples International Ministries, Inc.

Provide vital groceries to thousands of community members in the Central Bronx, and help keep the pantry clean and organized....Read More

High-Need
Norwood, Bronx
Help Teens Ace the SATs (Commitment Required)
HS 528 K - The High School for Global Citizenship

Work with a small group of 3-5 high school juniors for two hours per week to review and refine their SAT test-taking techniques....Read More

Committed
Crown Heights North, Brooklyn
Rescue Good Food from Becoming Waste
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine

Rescue food before it's tossed in the trash. Transport your treasures from a Union Square bakery to a local shelter.

Union Square, Manhattan
Hand Out Bagged Groceries
Project Hospitality

Prepare and distribute bags of food to local community members....Read More

High-Need
Tompkinsville, Staten Island

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