non-profits

Non-Profits (recโ€™d by you!)


On Giving Tuesday, you all shared non-profits that mean a lot to you. Here is the complete list (sorry no links (yet!), I wanted to get this out while it was still Tuesday! Will add descriptions and links over the next few weeks.

  1. ACC (Animal Care Centers of NYC) โ€“ NYCโ€™s municipal animal shelter system.

  2. A Chance In Life โ€“ Youth-focused nonprofit providing support and development programs.

  3. ACLU (NYC Chapter) โ€“ Civil liberties and civil rights advocacy organization.

  4. African Communities Together โ€“ Immigrant empowerment and community support group.

  5. aidforlife โ€“ General charitable support organization (broad humanitarian focus).

  6. Aisling Irish Community and Cultural Center โ€“ Community center offering support, services, and cultural programs.

  7. Andrus Children โ€“ Organization supporting children and families with care and education programs.

  8. America On Tech โ€“ Tech education programs for underserved youth.

  9. Animal Care Centers of NYC โ€“ (duplicate of ACC) Municipal animal rescue and adoption.

  10. Asiyah Womenโ€™s Shelter โ€“ Shelter providing support for domestic violence survivors.

  11. Astoria Food Pantry โ€“ Community pantry serving food-insecure residents.

  12. Autistic Adults NYC โ€“ Community group for autistic adults offering connection and support.

  13. Badass Animal Rescue โ€“ Foster-based animal rescue saving dogs from high-risk situations.

  14. Beautiful Heartbeats โ€“ Nonprofit with a focus on youth empowerment and community support.

  15. Bowery Mission โ€“ Long-standing NYC organization serving people experiencing homelessness.

  16. Boys and Girls Club โ€“ Youth development organization offering after-school and enrichment programs.

  17. Breast Cancer Research Foundation โ€“ Fundraising and research organization for breast cancer.

  18. Bryson's Sunshine Foundation โ€“ Supports families of pediatric cancer patients.

  19. Callen-Lorde โ€“ Healthcare provider specializing in LGBTQ+ affirming care.

  20. CAMBA โ€“ Social services organization offering housing, education, and support programs.

  21. Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens โ€“ Provides social services including food, housing, and family support.

  22. Citycritters โ€“ Animal rescue focusing on stray and abandoned cats.

  23. Citymeals on Wheels โ€“ Delivers meals to homebound seniors in NYC.

  24. ClearPathNYC โ€“ Organization supporting immigrants, refugees, and vulnerable communities.

  25. Collectives for Arts Music and Dance โ€“ Collaborative arts organization supporting creative communities.

  26. Comunidad Primero โ€“ Mutual aid group offering community support and resources.

  27. Counseling In Schools โ€“ Provides mental-health and wellness services to students.

  28. DreamYard โ€“ Arts and social justice youth programs, primarily in the Bronx.

  29. Downtown United Soccer Club โ€“ Youth soccer organization improving access to sports.

  30. East Harlem Neighborhood Alliance โ€“ Coalition supporting local community initiatives.

  31. ECLI-VIBES โ€“ Advocacy and support services for domestic abuse and sexual assault survivors.

  32. Ehlers Danlos Society โ€“ Organization supporting people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

  33. EV Loves NYC โ€“ Mutual aid group providing meals and community support.

  34. Friend of a Friend โ€“ Local mutual aid group supporting community needs.

  35. Girl Scout Troop 6000 โ€“ Girl Scout troop serving girls in NYC shelter systems.

  36. Goddard Riverside โ€“ Social service provider offering housing, youth programs, and senior services.

  37. Godโ€™s Love We Deliver โ€“ Delivers medically tailored meals to people with serious illness.

  38. GrowNYC โ€“ Environmental nonprofit supporting greenmarkets, recycling, and sustainability.

  39. Harlem Grown โ€“ Urban farming and youth development organization in Harlem.

  40. Heart of Dinner โ€“ Delivers culturally thoughtful meals to Asian seniors facing food insecurity.

  41. Henry Street Settlement โ€“ Provides social services, arts programs, and housing support.

  42. Her Justice โ€“ Offers free legal services for women experiencing poverty.

  43. Herclimb.org โ€“ Organization supporting women through empowerment and mentorship.

  44. Hope and Glory Foundation โ€“ Nonprofit with broad humanitarian and charitable missions.

  45. Housing Works โ€“ Social enterprise supporting people affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS.

  46. Human Library โ€“ Global project where people "check out" human stories to reduce stigma.

  47. Inspiring Minds NYC โ€“ Provides enrichment, mentoring, and academic support to students.

  48. Itty Bitty City Kitties โ€“ Cat rescue supporting the Rockaways community.

  49. Jose Andres Kitchen โ€“ Disaster-relief meals and humanitarian food distribution.

  50. Kehillat Harlem โ€“ Inclusive community offering cultural and spiritual gatherings.

  51. Kesem โ€“ Support for children whose parents have or had cancer.

  52. Kids N Culture โ€“ Sends underserved NYC students abroad for cultural education.

  53. Legal Outreach โ€“ Academic and college-prep program for underserved youth.

  54. LGBT Center (The Center) โ€“ LGBTQ+ community center providing health, arts, and support programs.

  55. Luisa Diaz Foundation โ€“ Supports survivors of abuse and human trafficking.

  56. Make the Road โ€“ Advocacy group supporting immigrant and working-class communities.

  57. MASA โ€“ Education and advocacy organization for immigrant families.

  58. MetLife Council โ€“ Community volunteer and philanthropic efforts group.

  59. Mixteca โ€“ Provides health and community support for immigrant families.

  60. MINE: Muscle Inspires New Empowerment โ€“ Uses movement/fitness for healing and empowerment.

  61. MuddyPaws Rescue โ€“ NYC-based dog rescue focused on foster networks.

  62. Mutual Aid (umbrella) โ€“ Represents several NYC mutual aid networks.

  63. NAMI-NYC โ€“ Mental health education, support, and advocacy.

  64. New York Common Pantry โ€“ Food pantry and anti-poverty organization.

  65. New York Edge โ€“ After-school and summer programs for NYC students.

  66. No Kid Hungry (NY Chapter) โ€“ Child hunger prevention and meal access.

  67. One Love Community Fridge โ€“ Community fridge offering free food access.

  68. One Simple Wish โ€“ Supports youth impacted by foster care.

  69. Phoenix Guardians โ€“ Safety and support platform for domestic violence survivors.

  70. Physicians for Human Rights โ€“ Uses medical expertise to advocate for human rights.

  71. Pitbulls & Addicts โ€“ Rescue supporting pit bulls and individuals in recovery.

  72. Promly โ€“ Youth mental health and connection platform.

  73. PS 347 ASL Pantry โ€“ Pantry supporting low-income families in the school community.

  74. Red Hook Initiative โ€“ Youth development and community empowerment group in Red Hook.

  75. Ronald McDonald House NYC โ€“ Housing for families with children in medical treatment.

  76. Sadie Nash Leadership Project โ€“ Leadership development for young women and gender-expansive youth.

  77. Shelters for Xmas โ€“ General category supporting holiday gifts for families in shelters.

  78. Statement Arts โ€“ Arts-based college prep and enrichment for high-risk youth.

  79. Street Vendors Project โ€“ Advocacy group for street vendors' rights.

  80. Streetlives โ€“ Tech-based support platform for unhoused New Yorkers.

  81. Summer Search NYC โ€“ College access and mentoring for students.

  82. Table of Hope โ€“ Food assistance and community support.

  83. The Afya Foundation โ€“ Provides medical and humanitarian supplies globally.

  84. The Ally Coalition โ€“ Supports LGBTQ+ youth through advocacy and grants.

  85. The Door โ€“ Comprehensive youth services including education, housing, and counseling.

  86. The Khalsa Aid โ€“ Humanitarian aid organization responding to global crises.

  87. The Wild Bird Fund โ€“ NYCโ€™s wildlife rehabilitation center.

  88. Total Equity Now (TEN) โ€“ Harlem-based literacy and community empowerment organization.

  89. Twenty Paws Rescue โ€“ Dog rescue saving at-risk pups.

  90. University Settlement โ€“ Social services, early childhood programs, and community support.

  91. United for Brownsville โ€“ Early childhood and community development initiative.

  92. Venezolanasintech โ€“ Community uplifting Venezuelan women working in or entering tech.

  93. Waggytail Rescue โ€“ Foster-based small-dog rescue.

  94. Welcome to Chinatown โ€“ Supports Chinatown businesses and cultural preservation.

  95. West Side Campaign Against Hunger โ€“ Food access and anti-hunger organization.

  96. Xavier Mission โ€“ Food, clothing, and shelter support programs.

  97. Yorkville Youth Athletic Association โ€“ Youth sports programs and community engagement.

  98. You Gotta Believe NYC โ€“ Supports children and young adults seeking family and stability