You Love NYC?
Then Do Something
New York is a city of CONTRIBUTORS – volunteers who devote some of their time and treasure to making the city a better place. The pandemic brought out the courage and tenacity of New Yorkers, but it also resulted in problems that seem bigger than individual efforts can possibly solve. Collective action is needed, and that is what WE ❤️NYC is all about. Get involved and do your part to keep New York City the greatest city in the world. Find a way to get involved below.
Spread Love NYC
Service is what makes New York the great city that it is. Together we can make a difference in the lives of our fellow New Yorkers. Sign up to volunteer at nyc.gov/spreadlove.
NYC Parks Cleanup
Do you want to give back to your parks? Check out ways you can pitch in and paint, clean, rake, and generally take care of our city's great and vast park system.
Apply For a Grant with CitizensNYC
CitizensNYC offers microgrants of up to $10,000 for small businesses and community organizations and leaders who want to improve their neighborhoods. Applications are open now! Learn more and apply below.
MTA Music Under New York
Meet some of New York’s most talented subway musicians and VOTE on who you would like to listen to during your commute.
Nominate Some New Yorkers
New York is a city of DO-ERs – individuals and groups that take action to help their neighbors and their city. As we emerge from the global pandemic into a new, digital world, our future will be determined by the actions of “Do-ers” who step up to solve problems, to start new businesses, to help those in need. Government cannot do the job alone. Join us in celebrating the Do-ers and tell us about a Do-er you know with the link below.
Sasha Gutierrez
Determined to use her voice, Sasha collaborated with her family, friends, and neighbors to bring opera to her stoop. As a student of opera at the Manhattan School of Music, Sasha arranged a stoop opera performance with other artists for her neighbors during the pandemic when everyone was required to stay indoors. She subsequently founded Opera Next Door, now featured on stoops citywide.
Janique & Anthony Edwards
EatOkra is the brainchild of Janique and Anthony Edwards, a couple with a passion for food and tech. When they landed in Brooklyn with nothing but a dream, they knew they had to create something new. That's how EatOkra was born. Today, it's a trusted resource for foodies everywhere, connecting people with excellent Black-owned restaurants and creating a win-win situation for everyone.
Catie Savage
Litter is all too common in a city as bustling as New York, but Catie Savage and her super friends are changing that. They're taking to the streets and inspiring others to do the same, making our city cleaner, safer, and more beautiful. If you see the Litter Legion, join the fight and make a difference!
You Got Talent?
Then Create Something
New York is a city of CREATORs – writers, singers, artists, and performers as well as chefs, designers, and builders. No other city has our density and diversity of creative talent. Feeling inspired? Submit your work and tell us your creative story with the link below.
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