non-profitsNon-Profits (recโd 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.
ACC (Animal Care Centers of NYC) โ NYCโs municipal animal shelter system.
A Chance In Life โ Youth-focused nonprofit providing support and development programs.
ACLU (NYC Chapter) โ Civil liberties and civil rights advocacy organization.
African Communities Together โ Immigrant empowerment and community support group.
aidforlife โ General charitable support organization (broad humanitarian focus).
Aisling Irish Community and Cultural Center โ Community center offering support, services, and cultural programs.
Andrus Children โ Organization supporting children and families with care and education programs.
America On Tech โ Tech education programs for underserved youth.
Animal Care Centers of NYC โ (duplicate of ACC) Municipal animal rescue and adoption.
Asiyah Womenโs Shelter โ Shelter providing support for domestic violence survivors.
Astoria Food Pantry โ Community pantry serving food-insecure residents.
Autistic Adults NYC โ Community group for autistic adults offering connection and support.
Badass Animal Rescue โ Foster-based animal rescue saving dogs from high-risk situations.
Beautiful Heartbeats โ Nonprofit with a focus on youth empowerment and community support.
Bowery Mission โ Long-standing NYC organization serving people experiencing homelessness.
Boys and Girls Club โ Youth development organization offering after-school and enrichment programs.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation โ Fundraising and research organization for breast cancer.
Bryson's Sunshine Foundation โ Supports families of pediatric cancer patients.
Callen-Lorde โ Healthcare provider specializing in LGBTQ+ affirming care.
CAMBA โ Social services organization offering housing, education, and support programs.
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens โ Provides social services including food, housing, and family support.
Citycritters โ Animal rescue focusing on stray and abandoned cats.
Citymeals on Wheels โ Delivers meals to homebound seniors in NYC.
ClearPathNYC โ Organization supporting immigrants, refugees, and vulnerable communities.
Collectives for Arts Music and Dance โ Collaborative arts organization supporting creative communities.
Comunidad Primero โ Mutual aid group offering community support and resources.
Counseling In Schools โ Provides mental-health and wellness services to students.
DreamYard โ Arts and social justice youth programs, primarily in the Bronx.
Downtown United Soccer Club โ Youth soccer organization improving access to sports.
East Harlem Neighborhood Alliance โ Coalition supporting local community initiatives.
ECLI-VIBES โ Advocacy and support services for domestic abuse and sexual assault survivors.
Ehlers Danlos Society โ Organization supporting people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
EV Loves NYC โ Mutual aid group providing meals and community support.
Friend of a Friend โ Local mutual aid group supporting community needs.
Girl Scout Troop 6000 โ Girl Scout troop serving girls in NYC shelter systems.
Goddard Riverside โ Social service provider offering housing, youth programs, and senior services.
Godโs Love We Deliver โ Delivers medically tailored meals to people with serious illness.
GrowNYC โ Environmental nonprofit supporting greenmarkets, recycling, and sustainability.
Harlem Grown โ Urban farming and youth development organization in Harlem.
Heart of Dinner โ Delivers culturally thoughtful meals to Asian seniors facing food insecurity.
Henry Street Settlement โ Provides social services, arts programs, and housing support.
Her Justice โ Offers free legal services for women experiencing poverty.
Herclimb.org โ Organization supporting women through empowerment and mentorship.
Hope and Glory Foundation โ Nonprofit with broad humanitarian and charitable missions.
Housing Works โ Social enterprise supporting people affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS.
Human Library โ Global project where people "check out" human stories to reduce stigma.
Inspiring Minds NYC โ Provides enrichment, mentoring, and academic support to students.
Itty Bitty City Kitties โ Cat rescue supporting the Rockaways community.
Jose Andres Kitchen โ Disaster-relief meals and humanitarian food distribution.
Kehillat Harlem โ Inclusive community offering cultural and spiritual gatherings.
Kesem โ Support for children whose parents have or had cancer.
Kids N Culture โ Sends underserved NYC students abroad for cultural education.
Legal Outreach โ Academic and college-prep program for underserved youth.
LGBT Center (The Center) โ LGBTQ+ community center providing health, arts, and support programs.
Luisa Diaz Foundation โ Supports survivors of abuse and human trafficking.
Make the Road โ Advocacy group supporting immigrant and working-class communities.
MASA โ Education and advocacy organization for immigrant families.
MetLife Council โ Community volunteer and philanthropic efforts group.
Mixteca โ Provides health and community support for immigrant families.
MINE: Muscle Inspires New Empowerment โ Uses movement/fitness for healing and empowerment.
MuddyPaws Rescue โ NYC-based dog rescue focused on foster networks.
Mutual Aid (umbrella) โ Represents several NYC mutual aid networks.
NAMI-NYC โ Mental health education, support, and advocacy.
New York Common Pantry โ Food pantry and anti-poverty organization.
New York Edge โ After-school and summer programs for NYC students.
No Kid Hungry (NY Chapter) โ Child hunger prevention and meal access.
One Love Community Fridge โ Community fridge offering free food access.
One Simple Wish โ Supports youth impacted by foster care.
Phoenix Guardians โ Safety and support platform for domestic violence survivors.
Physicians for Human Rights โ Uses medical expertise to advocate for human rights.
Pitbulls & Addicts โ Rescue supporting pit bulls and individuals in recovery.
Promly โ Youth mental health and connection platform.
PS 347 ASL Pantry โ Pantry supporting low-income families in the school community.
Red Hook Initiative โ Youth development and community empowerment group in Red Hook.
Ronald McDonald House NYC โ Housing for families with children in medical treatment.
Sadie Nash Leadership Project โ Leadership development for young women and gender-expansive youth.
Shelters for Xmas โ General category supporting holiday gifts for families in shelters.
Statement Arts โ Arts-based college prep and enrichment for high-risk youth.
Street Vendors Project โ Advocacy group for street vendors' rights.
Streetlives โ Tech-based support platform for unhoused New Yorkers.
Summer Search NYC โ College access and mentoring for students.
Table of Hope โ Food assistance and community support.
The Afya Foundation โ Provides medical and humanitarian supplies globally.
The Ally Coalition โ Supports LGBTQ+ youth through advocacy and grants.
The Door โ Comprehensive youth services including education, housing, and counseling.
The Khalsa Aid โ Humanitarian aid organization responding to global crises.
The Wild Bird Fund โ NYCโs wildlife rehabilitation center.
Total Equity Now (TEN) โ Harlem-based literacy and community empowerment organization.
Twenty Paws Rescue โ Dog rescue saving at-risk pups.
University Settlement โ Social services, early childhood programs, and community support.
United for Brownsville โ Early childhood and community development initiative.
Venezolanasintech โ Community uplifting Venezuelan women working in or entering tech.
Waggytail Rescue โ Foster-based small-dog rescue.
Welcome to Chinatown โ Supports Chinatown businesses and cultural preservation.
West Side Campaign Against Hunger โ Food access and anti-hunger organization.
Xavier Mission โ Food, clothing, and shelter support programs.
Yorkville Youth Athletic Association โ Youth sports programs and community engagement.
You Gotta Believe NYC โ Supports children and young adults seeking family and stability