New York Cares

Twenty-one years ago, the serious social issues facing New York City had reached critical levels. In 1987, a group of friends got together and said, "There MUST be something we can do to help." When they tried to volunteer their time, they were often told, "Thanks for your interest, but we don't have a volunteer program." Many of the social service agencies which so desperately needed their help simply did not have the resources to bring in and manage volunteers. But the friends weren't deterred, and after continuing to search in vain for a way to make a difference, they set up their own organization - New York Cares. Each year, New York Cares brings vital volunteer support to more than 990 nonprofit agencies, public schools, and other deserving organizations throughout the five boroughs. Our program staff work with each organization to identify their most pressing needs, create projects where volunteers can make a meaningful difference, and then recruit and deploy teams of volunteers to help meet those needs. The great majority of these projects typically would not exist if it weren't for New York Cares. Source: www.newyorkcares.org