New York Cares

To mobilize caring New Yorkers in volunteer service to meet pressing social needs in the city.

New York Cares is New York City's leading volunteer organization. Last year, 43,000 New Yorkers volunteered with us, helping 450,000 of the city's most vulnerable residents. We help make New York a better place by bringing people together to help others and connect in meaningful ways.

Thousands of community partners rely on New York Cares volunteer programs to deliver critical services that would not be possible through their own resources. Your donations will help us create 11,000 volunteer projects this year:

* $10 prepares and serves 180 meals to the hungry and homebound.
* $25 gives three adult immigrants study materials to prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam.
* $50 buys children art supplies for four sessions of the Art Explorers program.
* $100 grants books and supplies to 15 children in an Early Morning Reading program.
* $250 transforms an empty lot into a vibrant playground with paint and supplies for line games and murals.
* $1,000 provides eight low-income students one-on-one SAT tutoring for one year.

Every dollar donated to New York Cares equals $5 in service through the power of our volunteers. For more information on New York Cares, visit www.newyorkcares.org.

1. Coming together in service for others strengthens communities and improves the quality of life for everyone.

2. In these challenging times, volunteer services have never been more critical.