New York Cares
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 228-5000
- Cross Street:
- 7th Avenue
- Directions:
- 1 at 28th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Editorial Review for New York Cares – by Citysearch Staff
The Background
New York Cares magnanimously develops volunteer projects in conjunction with schools, environmental organizations and social and human services serving Greater New York. Interested volunteers may attend an orientation, then receive a monthly bulletin of varied projects, ranging from gardening to tutoring to spending time with seniors.
The Experience
It also sponsors four unique annual events, for which volunteers are welcome with no orientation needed: New York Cares Day, in October, is a citywide effort to revitalize public schools; winter's New York Cares Coat Drive collects thousands of warm coats for people in need; Secret Santa volunteers answer more than 6,000 "Dear Santa" letters by anonymously granting gift wishes to city children; and Spring Clean-Up Day mobilizes New Yorkers to spruce up city parks, community gardens, and open spaces.
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User Reviews for New York Cares
07/31/2008 Posted by pomeranianzdad
NY Cares is a fantastic organization. Its model has been so successful that it has been emulated in over 60 other places in the US. In addition to the noble reasons for volunteering, NY Cares makes it very easy. There is a HUGE variety of projects to choose from, and you have flexibility--time of day, day of week, type of project, etc. Plus, all of the projects are in places close to public transportation. Break out of your shell, meet some good people, see parts of the city you're not accustomed to or stick to what you know. Just get involved!
Pros: flexibility & choice
Cons: projects fill up fast
02/07/2007 Posted by ames517
New York Cares is a highly effective organization that does amazing work throughout the city. The breadth and scope of the programming is extensive and makes the city a better place to live.
