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PETAAnimals 501 Front St., Norfolk, VA, 23510http://www.peta.org/about-peta/contact-peta/email-form/PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in the food industry, in the clothing trade, in laboratories, and in the entertainment industry.
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Greenwich House Music SchoolArts & Culture46 Barrow St, New York, NY, 10014http://www.greenwichhouse.org/about/contactSince 1905, Greenwich House Music School (GHMS) has been providing high-quality, affordable music education to the people of New York City and has occupied its current location at 46 Barrow Street in historic Greenwich Village since 1914 while playing an important part in the careers and lives of tens of thousands of students. The distinguished faculty works to ensure students of all ages have the opportunity to experience music through classes and performances, and being at the center of New York’s downtown arts scene allows for an array of renowned artists to become active at the school.
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Sing for HopeArts & Culture/ Children & Youth575 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1812, New York, NY, 10018info@singforhope.orgSing for Hope works with schools, hospitals, and community centers throughout the five boroughs to nurture a roster of hundreds of amateur and professional artists, actors, dancers, painters, and puppeteers to bring high-quality arts programming to under-resourced communities.
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Third Street Music SettlementArts & Culture/ Children & Youth235 East 11th Street, New York, NY, 10003info@thirdstreetmusicschool.orgThird Street is a community of students, educators, friends, family, and neighbors. As a leader and pioneer, Third Street has helped establish community arts education in the United States since its inception in 1894, and continues to produce groundbreaking programs that change the lives of its community members.
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Spellbound TheatreChildren & Youth336 3rd Street, Brooklyn NY 11215emily@spellboundtheatre.comSpellbound Theatre is New York's award-winning theater devoted to creating original, multi-disciplinary performances for very young audiences. Spellbound produces original plays for audiences ages 0-5 and provides early childhood education programs and community events for young children. We believe that young people deserve sophisticated and innovative art experiences and are constantly inspired by the complex and imaginative world of young children.
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Time In Children's Art InitativeChildren & Youth227 West 29 Street Studio 4R, New York, NY 10001timeinkids@earthlink.netJoyously engaging the arts to ensure that underserved children have the tools and support they deserve to flourish, thrive & hope.
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Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY)Children & Youth/ Advocacy55 W 39th St., Suite 1001, New York, NY, 10018info@say.orgSAY is a national non-profit organization that empowers, educates, and supports young people who stutter and the world that surrounds them. Through summer camp, speech therapy, and creative expression, SAY builds a community of acceptance where young people who stutter gain confidence and communication skills.
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Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts CenterChildren & Youth/ Arts & Culture857 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11221info@dwanasmallwoodpac.orgThe Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center’s mission is to use dance as a platform to encourage, inspire, and facilitate the aspirations of young people within inner city communities by engendering within them discipline, pride, determination, humility, respect and an appreciation for the arts. DSPAC endeavors to plant seeds of possibility where previously growth and development has been perceived an impossibility.
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826 NYCChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy372 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11215liz@826nyc.orgFounded in 204, 826NYC is dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with creative and expository writing skills, set in the backdrop of their Brooklyn-based Superhero Supply store.
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A Place for KidsChildren & Youth/ Education & LiteracyP.S. 2 122 Henry Street @ Pike St., New York, NY, 10002mchin@aplaceforkidsny.orgAPK's free afterschool and low-cost full day summer programs provide tutoring, cultural outings and safe spaces for Chinatown youth at P.S. 2. They recently celebrated 42 years of service.
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Boys Club of New YorkChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy287 East 10th Street, New York, NY, 10009info@bcny.orgFounded in 1876 by E. Harriman with three boys and a clubhouse, today's BCNY provides 3,500 boys from low-income families (73% qualify for free school lunch) with a safe haven from street life, and skills to build a better future.
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Bring on the Books FoundationChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacyn/ahttp://www.bringonthebooks.org/contact/Bring on the Books (BOB) aims to reroute gently-used books by connecting people who have books to children who have limited access to them.
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BUILD Children & Youth/ Education & Literacy1460 Broadway, New York, NY 10036https://build.org/join-us/volunteer/BUILD’s mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth from under-resourced communities and propel them to high school, college & career success.
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Change for KidsChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy110 E 23rd Street, 5th Fl., New York, NY, 10010info@changeforkids.orgCFK partners with under-resourced elementary schools to create inspiring learning environments, rich with educational opportunities.
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Citizen SchoolsChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy120 Broadway, Ste. 220, New York, NY, 10271https://www.citizenschools.org/contact/Found in 1995, Citizen Schools mobilize a team to enable public middle schools in low-income communities to provide a longer learning day rich with opportunities. Our deep partnerships with schools put young adults on track to succeed by connecting the resources of communities, companies, governments, and philanthropies.
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City Tutors (The)Children & Youth/ Education & LiteracyNorth Academic Center (NAC), Room 4155, The City College of New York, 160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031thenycitytutors@gmail.comThe City Tutors (CT) was founded in 2013 by students and faculty interested in directly tackling the low retention and graduation rates at schools and in preparing students for life after college, using volunteer tutoring as a vehicle to accomplish both goals.
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City YearChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy20 W 22nd St 3rd Fl., New York, NY, 10010corporate@cityyear.orgCity Year's mission is to build democracy through citizen service, civic leadership and social entrepreneurship through partnerships with public schools in urban, high-poverty communities throughout the U.S. and international affiliates in the U.K. and Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 1988 by Harvard Law School roommates, CityYear was the springboard for the formation of AmeriCorps in 1993.
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ClassWishChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy401 7th Ave, Office level B, New York, NY, 10001feedback@classwish.orgClasswish provides a fundraising platform to help educators and schools connect with supporters for much needed resources in underserved communities.
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Comprehensive Development Inc/ City-as-Schools H.S.Children & Youth/ Education & Literacy240 Second Avenue, New York, NY, 10003nicoleethier@cd-ny.orgCDI is a nonprofit organization that provides free academic, career readiness and social services to 3,500 New York City public high school students and alumni such as college and career advising, legal, medical and housing assistance, case management, and intensive tutoring. CDI continues to support our graduates during the first two critical years after high school. Students who receive CDI services graduate from high school, and get into and stay in college at higher rates than students who don’t receive our services.
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Door (The)Children & Youth/ Education & Literacy121 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10013info@door.orgDedicated to empowering young people through comprehensive development services, The Door serves nearly 10,000 New York City youth, aged 12 - 21, each year.
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East Harlem Tutorial ProgramChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy2050 Second Avenue, New York, NY, 10029info@ehtp.orgFounded in 1958, East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) gives kids the opportunities "they would have if they were born 20 blocks south" by preparing students with the academic skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to excel in high school and college, to lead in their communities, and to realize their best possible selves.
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Go ProjectChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy50 Cooper Square, 3rd Fl, New York, NY, 10003info@goprojectnyc.orgFounded in 1968 by members of Grace Church and the Grace Church School to address the income and educational inequality in public schools just around the corner from Grace Church School's own front door, the GO now has six independent host sites which serve 650 public school students in grades K-8 from more than 30 public schools in Lower Manhattan.
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Goddard Riverside Community Center Star Learning CenterChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy593 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024dhellman@goddard.orgGoddard Riverside's Star Learning Center provides one-to-one academic tutoring for low-income students in grades 2-12. With an extensive resource center, a well-stocked library, computers and dedicated volunteer tutors, the Star Learning Center helps more than 300 students find critical support every year.
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iMentorChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy30 Broad St., 9th Fl, New York, NY, 10004mpolaner@imentor.orgMentor was created in 1999 by John Griffin, founder of Blue Ridge Capital, and two public-interest lawyers, Richard Buery and Matt Klein. Today, iMentor serves more than 6,000 students through our direct-service programs in New York City, Chicago, and the Bay Area and through our partnerships with local non-profit organizations that implement our model in 39 schools to fight to give every young person a fair chance to graduate college and fulfill their potential. i
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Jumpstart NYCChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy505 8th Avenue, Suite 1100, New York, NY, 10018https://www.jstart.org/about/contact/Jumpstart is a national early education organization that recruits and trains college students to serve preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Jumpstart NYU is a supersite with 80 tutors and leaders serving communities in lower Manhattan.
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Junior Achievement of New YorkChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 205, New York, NY, 10170info@jany.orgJunior Achievement of New York’s volunteer-driven, K-12 programs enable students to own their economic success by developing the skills they need to compete in today’s global economy.
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Teach for America - NYChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy25 Broadway, New York, NY, 10004https://www.teachforamerica.org/contact-usTeach for America recruits recent college graduates and professional to teach for two years in urban and rural communities throughout the United States while receiving normal school district salaries and benefits and a modest educational stipend. TFA boasts over 37,000 alumni since its founding in 1989.
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Lower East Side Girls ClubChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy/ Arts & Culture101 Avenue D, New York, NY, 10009programs@girlsclub.orgThe Lower Eastside Girls Club connects girls and young women to healthy and successful futures. Our state-of-the-art center offers a safe haven with programs in the arts, sciences, leadership, entrepreneurship, and wellness for middle and high school girls.
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Dance to UniteChildren & Youth/ Education & Literacy/ Race & Ethnicity222 West 14th St, #8G, New York, NY, 10011info@dancetounite.orgDance to Unite partners with after school programs to offer free dance classes with an educational component that celebrate cultural diversity.
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DREAM (Formerly Harlem RBI)Children & Youth/ Sports & Recreation333 E 100th St, New York, NY, 10029info@harlemrbi.orgHarlem RBI's mission is to provide inner-city youth with opportunities to play, learn and grow. Their "dreamlist" core values include: physical health, confidence, competence, and caring, to build school-ready and work-ready active citizens in East Harlem and the South Bronx.
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Henry Street Settlement's Boys and Girls Republic (BGR)Children &Youth888 East 6th Street, New York, NY, 10009info@henrystreet.orgThe Boys & Girls Republic (BGR) has been addressing those challenges facing neighborhood youngsters. with engaging, innovative programs since 1932. All BGR programming is designed to enhance each child’s academic progress, social development and emotional well-being.
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Big Apple GreeterCommunity1 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 – 1602http://bigapplegreeter.org/volunteer/Our mission is to enhance New York City’s worldwide image by connecting visitors with knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers passionate and proud of their city. They share their favorite neighborhoods with visitors on free, personalized, unscripted walks available in all five boroughs.
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Changing the PresentCommunity401 7th Avenue, Level B, New York, NY, 10001support@changingthepresent.orgChanging the Present connects more than 1,500 charitable endeavors with individuals seeking a unique and impactful gifting experience. They were recently dubbed the amazon.com of the nonprofit world, by the NY Times.
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International Center for Catholic Charities - NYCCommunity191 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201 | 718-722-6000For 115 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been changing lives and building communities as it serves our neighbors in need with mercy and compassion. We currently sponsor over 160 programs and services for children and youth, adults and seniors, persons with developmental disabilities, those who are mentally ill and the isolated. In addition, we are one of the largest faith-based provider of affordable housing in the country, with 3,600 units of housing, including 2,186 units of housing for low-income older adults, 1,068 units of family housing and 433 units of supportive housing for formerly homeless and individuals suffering mental illness or behavioral circumstances.
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Recycling ShopCommunity219 McKibbin St, Brooklyn, NY, 11206info@surewecan.orgSWC WAS FOUNDED IN 2007 TO PROVIDE CANNERS -PEOPLE WHO COLLECT CANS AND BOTTLES FROM THE STREETS- A WELCOMING PLACE TO REDEEM AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS ENGAGED IN THE SAME ENDEAVOR. SWC IS THE ONLY NON-PROFIT HOMELESS-FRIENDLY REDEMPTION CENTER IN NYC.
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Sunnyside Community ServicesCommunity43-31 39th Street Sunnyside, New York 11104info@scsny.orgWe strengthen our community by providing a continuum of vital services and activities that enrich the lives of individuals of all ages.
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Volunteers of America - Greater New YorkCommunity340 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024-3800volunteers@voa-gny.orgVolunteers of America is a faith-based human services organization. We are dedicated to helping individuals and families in need create positive and lasting change through social service programs that support and empower them to live safe, healthy and productive lives.
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DoSomethingCommunity Development19 West 21st St, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010help@dosomething.orgDoSomething.org is mobilizing young people in every US area code and in 131 countries! Sign up for a volunteer, social change, or civic action campaign to make real-world impact on a cause you care about. You’ll team up with the DoSomething members who have: Clothed half of America’s homeless youth, Cleaned up 3.7 million cigarette butts, Run the largest youth-led sports equipment drive. And more! You’ve got the power and the passion to transform your community -- we’ll help you get it done.
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NYC Public Service CorpsCommunity/ Advocacy1 Centre Street, Rm 2435, New York, NY, 10007http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/contact/email.shtml?8The New York City Public Service Corps is the nation’s first and largest off-campus internship program for college students dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to serve their communities, build professional skills and learn about careers in the public sector. A Public Service Corps internship links meaningful community service experience with academic learning, personal growth, and civic responsibility so while students apply their classroom studies to the real world, community needs are met.
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NYC Service Office of the MayorCommunity/ Advocacy253 Broadway 8th Fl, New York, NY, 10007http://www.nycservice.org/contactNYC Service a division of Office of the Mayor, launched in 2009 to promote volunteerism, engage New Yorkers in service, and mobilize the power of volunteers to impact NYC's greatest needs. Chief Service Officer, Paula Gavin is an adjunct professor in Wagner.
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United Way of NYCCommunity/ Advocacy205 E 42nd St., New York, NY, 10017contactus@uwnyc.orgUnited Way of New York City (UWNYC) has been a trusted partner to government, corporate partners and community-based organizations for over 76 years serving low-income New Yorkers. Our collective impact approach enables us to diagnose neighborhood challenges, design solutions to expand educational, income, and health opportunities, deploy resources and volunteers, and drive policy change guided by measured results.
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Crown Heights Community Mediation CenterCommunity/ Anti-violence 256 KINGSTON AVENUE IN BROOKLYN, NY CHCMCBLOG@GMAIL.COMThe Crown Heights Community Mediation Center is a unique neighborhood institution that works to improve community problem-solving, collaboration, and inter-group relations in Brooklyn, New York. The Mediation Center staff and volunteers work to strengthen the neighborhoods of Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We work to be an example to the city and the rest of the world of how neighborhoods torn apart by violence can become safe, healthy, and vibrant places for all people through the collaborative efforts of neighbors, government, and community organizations. The Center’s staff work out of a storefront office on Kingston Avenue, the ground floor of a brownstone in Bed-Stuy, and throughout the neighborhoods of Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy. At our Crown Heights office, we offer resources, referrals, and youth programs, and in the community we run youth development and anti-violence programs. The Crown Heights Community Mediation Center is a project of the Center for Court Innovation.
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Peace Corps NYCCommunity/ International201 Varick St., Suite 1025, New York, NY, 10014nyinfo@peacecorps.govThe Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.
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The Salvation Army Greater New York Division (The)Community/Social Services120 W. 14th Street, New York, NY 10011(212) 337-7200The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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Shine FoundationDomestic Abuse6 Doyers St., #130206, New York, NY 10013https://shine-foundation.org/contact-us/98% of domestic abuse cases involve some form of financial abuse. Limited financial literacy is also a leading reason that survivors stay in or return to their abusive relationships. Yet, few financial solutions exist to help survivors of abuse get back on their feet, financially. That’s where Shine comes in.
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Reading PartnersEducation & Literacy/ Children & Youth499 Seventh Avenue, 20th Fl, North Tower, New York, NY, 10018http://readingpartners.org/contact-us/Reading Partners is built on the fundamental belief that the ability to read transforms lives and changes outcomes for children and communities. Their one-on-one mentoring program focuses on elementary students falling behind in learning to read, and ultimately reading to learn.
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StreetSquash HarlemEducation & Literacy/ Children & Youth41 W 115th St, New York, NY, 10026info@streetsquash.orgStreetSquash Harlem provides consistent, long-term and reliable support to children and families through a broad range of programming. Through their after school, college access and summer programs they aim to help each child realize his or her academic and personal potential.
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Petey Greene Program (The)Education & Literacy/ Incarcerated Population601 W 26th St. Suite 325-258, New York, NY, 10001nyc@peteygreene.orgThe Petey Greene Program supplements education in correctional institutions by preparing college students to provide free, quality tutoring and related programming in support of academic achievement of incarcerated people.
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9/11 Memorial and MuseumEducation/ Culture200 Liberty St., New York, NY, 10281volunteer@911memorial.orgThe Museum offers a diverse set of inquiry-based programs designed to challenge students to think critically about a wide range of topics related to 9/11.
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Project EzraEmployment/ Education465 Grand Street, 4th Fl, New York, NY, 10002info@projectezra.orgProject Ezrah was formed in 2001 in response to the need of community members who were suffering from the international financial downturn and in dire need of help with basic and critical living expenses and/or personalized job search assistance. Ezra helps by finding employment opportunities for candidates seeking entry level to senior leadership positions as well as helping clients live financially responsible and self-sufficient lives by focusing on financial matters and budgeting issues.
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Asthma Free School ZoneEnvironmental131 Avenue B, 1st Fl., New York, NY, 10009info@afsz.orgThe Asthma Free School Zone was launched from a kitchen table in 2001 as a voluntary, neighborhood-based and school-centered program that aimed to reduce asthma-related absenteeism through improved air quality in and around urban schools.
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Council on the Environment NYC (GROW NYC)Environmental100 Gold St. Suite 3300, New York, NY, 10038https://www.grownyc.org/about/contactThe Council on the Environment of NYC (CENYC) is a hands-on non-profit that has been improving New York City's environment for over thirty years. CENYC's dedicated staff green our neighborhoods, create the environmental leaders of the future, promote waste prevention and recycling, and run the largest farmers market program in the country.
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Domestic Fair Trade AssociationEnvironmentalPO BOX 210638, Brooklyn, NY, 11221info@thedfta.orgThe DFTA was formed in 2008 by organizations and businesses across the agricultural supply chain to unite the values of organic agriculture with the principles of fair trade for the Global North. DFTA is a unique organization that fosters collaboration between farmers and farmworkers in the United States and Canadian sustainable agriculture movement.
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Earth CelebrationsEnvironmental638 E 6th St., #3, New York, NY, 10009mail@earthcelebrations.comEarth Celebrations is a non-profit organization, founded by social action artist Felicia Young in 1991 in New York City, engaging communities to effect ecological and social change through the arts. Earth Celebrations’ programs address and generate change on issues such as: climate change, river restoration, species and habitat conservation, waste management, and the preservation of community gardens, parks, and a healthy urban environment.
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Farm SanctuaryEnvironmental3100 Aikens Road, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891info@farmsanctuary.orgFarm Sanctuary’s 175-acre New York shelter are home to more than 500 rescued farm animals.
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Food and Water WatchEnvironmental147 Prince St., 4th Fl., No. 7, Brooklyn, NY, 11201info@fwwatch.orgWe are working to create a healthy future for our families and for generations to come—a world where all people have the resources they need, including wholesome food, clean water and sustainable energy. Since then, with the support of our membership, individual donors and foundations, we have grown to more than 100 staff members and have offices around the country.
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FOOD INC DocumentaryEnvironmentaln/aactions@participantsmedia.comTakePart is committed to covering the landscape of food, from important policy news about factory farming and the food industry, to lifestyle content that will help you make better choices when it comes to sustainable and ethical practices.
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Friends of RockawayEnvironmental2-13 Beach 88th Street, Far Rockaway, NY, 11693info@friendsofrockaway.orgFounded in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Friends of Rockaway trains everyday volunteers to become construction superstars. Since 2012 they have cleared over 1,000 homes, rebuilt 150 homes, and repaired another 100 homes along the Queens shoreline.
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Green Alumni NetworkEnvironmental25 West Fourth Street, 4th Floorgreen.alumni@nyu.eduThe Green Alumni Network (GAN) is one of NYU’s initiatives that fosters community and bolsters the University’s mission to lead in the scholarship and practice of institutional urban sustainability.
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Green MarketEnvironmental100 Gold St., Suite 3300, New York, NY, 10038ordersgmco@gmail.comCreating business opportunities for local farmers in the wholesale marketplace while increasing access to fresh, healthy foods in underserved communities of NYC.
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Honest TeaEnvironmental4827 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20814https://www.honesttea.com/contact/Honest Tea seeks to create and promote great-tasting, organic beverages. We strive to grow our business with the same honesty and integrity we use to craft our products, with sustainability and great taste for all.
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Lower East Side Ecology CenterEnvironmentalP.O. Box 20488, New York, NY, 10009info@lesecologycenter.orgThe Ecology Center works toward a more sustainable New York City by providing community-based recycling and composting programs, developing local stewardship of green space, and increasing community awareness, involvement and youth development through environmental education programs.
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Sierra ClubEnvironmental2102 Webster St. Suite 1300, Oakland, CA, 94612information@sierraclub.orgFounded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, the Sierra Club is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization successes range from protecting millions of acres of wilderness to helping pass the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. More recently, we've made history by leading the charge to move away from the dirty fossil fuels that cause climate disruption and toward a clean energy economy
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Solar OneEnvironmental37 West 26th St., Suite 209, New York, NY, 10010info@solar1.orgSolar One delivers environmental education programing to New Yorkers of all ages throughout the five boroughs and beyond. Solar One’s mission is to empower learning and innovation that result in more sustainable and resilient urban environments.
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Think outside the Bottle CampaignEnvironmental10 Milk St., Suite 610, Boston, MA, 2108info@stopcorporateabuse.orgThe Think Outside the Bottle campaign promotes, protects and ensures public funding for our public water systems and challenges the misleading marketing of the bottled-water industry.
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TimesUpEnvironmentalP.O. Box 550, New York, NY, 10009timesup@panix.comTIME'S UP! is a New York City-based not-for-profit direct-action environmental group that uses events and educational programs to promote a more sustainable, less toxic city.
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Voltaic SystemsEnvironmental63 Flushing Ave, Unit 241, Brooklyn, NY, 11205info@voltaicsystems.comVoltaic Systems is a portable power company based in Brooklyn, New York identifying and using environmentally preferable materials (e.g. Recycled PET over Nylon), making products modular for easy repair, choosing solar panels that have a long lifetime, eliminating unnecessary packaging, and reusing as much as possible.
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Washington Square Park ConservancyEnvironmentalPO Box 1624, Cooper Station, New York, NY, 10276hello@washingtonsquareparkconservancy.orgThe WSPC is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization working with the NYC Parks Department and neighborhood groups to ensure that WSP continues as a diverse and historical urban green space through engaging volunteers and raising funds to help keep the park clean, safe and beautiful.
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WeActEnvironmental1854 Amsterdam Avenue, 2nd Fl, New York, NY, 10031info@weact.orgWE ACT’s mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices.
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Friends of the High LineEnvironmental/Community820 Washington Street - New York, NY 10014Adrienne.imbriaco@thehighline.orgVolunteers play a critical role at the High Line, while they connect with people that share similar values and get exposed to new opportunities and skills. Volunteers tend plants alongside our gardeners, introduce visitors to the park’s history, help out at special events, and provide administrative support in the office. Applications are accepted at all times, but please note that there are a limited number of volunteer opportunities available. If no positions are available, you will be placed on a wait-list after your application is received. All applicants will be contacted regarding the status of their application.
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Mariners' Temple Baptist ChurchFaith3 Henry Street, New York, NY, 10038(212) 233-0423The Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church shall be a biblically rooted church on a mission for Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, that exists to glorify God, win souls, and nurture people, through worship, teaching, preaching, fellowship and discipleship.
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Father's Heart Ministries, Inc. (The)Faith/ Advocacy & Human Rights543-545 East 11th Street, New York, NY, 10003http://www.fathersheartnyc.org/contact/The Father’s Heart Ministries is a 501(c)3 incorporated in 1997 whose mission is to help people move from dependency to dignity and from poverty to prosperity through a variety of programs such as Hunger Prevention – soup kitchen and food pantry where guests can access food stamps, free legal services from Open Hands Legal Services and social service referrals. All of our programs are designed to fulfill our core values of unconditional love, acceptance, forgiveness and commitment.
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First Presbyterian Church of NYCFaith/ Advocacy & Human Rights12 W 12th St, New York, NY, 10011fpcnyc@fpcnyc.orgIn 2016 "First Pres" celebrates 300 years in Greenwich Village with a welcoming spirit and conduit to a myriad of social and spiritual services.
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Our Lady of SorrowsFaith/ Community213 Stanton Street, New York, NY, 10002http://ols.weconnect.com/contactSince Our Lady of Sorrows was introduced to the Gallup StrengthsFinder as a way of building a more engaged parish community, they have offered a number of workshops to help parishioners understand their personal strengths and how they can use their strengths more effectively in their life and ministry. They continue with this commitment and they firmly believe that helping each parishioner to recognize and understand their God-given talents encourages them to use their talents in the development of their spiritual gifts at the service of the community.
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Judson Memorial ChurchFaith/ Human Rights239 Thompson St., New York, NY, 10012http://www.judson.org/contact/Whether you seek to gather spiritual strength or material solutions, Judson nurtures a common faith that, together, we'll reach the other side, and bring everyone along with us by charting a deceptively obvious course for Christian practice, one that demands equality, sustainability, peace, and honest-to-God compassion. Our service never ends and finds its most potent realization in our commitment to justice, which includes LGBTQ, racial, immigrant, reproductive, climate, and many more concerns.
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National Eating Disorders AssociationHealth200 W 41st Street, Suite 1203, New York, NY 10036info@NationalEatingDisorders.orgNEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
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Nursing for AllHealthn/ainfo@nursingforall.orgNursing For All's mission is improve health globally by empowering nurses working in low income countries.
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NYU Langone, Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias, Family Support ProgramHealth145 East 32nd Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10016family.support@nyumc.orgAt NYU Langone’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Family Support Program, we understand and are here to help. Our team of experts can provide you with the support, education, and referrals that can make a difference.
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Alzheimer's Association- NYC ChapterHealth & Medicine60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2240, New York, NY 10165http://www.alz.org/nyc/in_my_community_volunteer.aspOur volunteers are passionate, inspired and want to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Please join us! Whether you can spend a few hours a week or make a more considerable commitment of your time, we hope you’ll consider joining our community of volunteers.
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AVON 39Health & Medicine777 Third Avenue, 3rd Fl, New York, NY, 10017info@avon30.orgThe Avon 39 Walk to End Breast Cancer is a national movement hosting 39.3 mile walks in major cities across the country. The 2017 New York Walk will take place October 14-15.
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Fight for SightHealth & Medicine381 Park Avenue South, Suite 809, New York, NY, 10016Arthur@fightforsight.orgFight For Sight's mission is to stop sight loss in its tracks by funding pioneering eye research and creating a future everyone can see. FFS doesn’t receive any government money and completely relies on the support of their incredible fundraisers and donors.
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Gilda's Club NYCHealth & Medicine195 West Houston St, New York, NY, 10014info@gildasclubnyc.orgGilda’s Club New York City (GCNYC) was founded in memory of the talented Saturday Night Live comedian, Gilda Radner, who died of ovarian cancer in 1989; GCNYC opened its iconic Red Door in 1995 to provide a place where cancer patients and their families could find support, resources, and a community that cares. In 2009, Gilda’s Club Worldwide merged with The Wellness Community to form the Cancer Support Community (CSC), which is now the largest cancer support network in the country. In their 21st year, GCNYC reach more than 20,000 people annually through our Clubhouse and offisite hospital partners, and outreach through our website, health fairs, schools, corporate presentations, and inquiry calls.
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God's Love We DeliverHealth & Medicine166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10013volunteer@glwd.orgThe mission of God's Love We Deliver is to improve the health and well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. We prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to people who, because of their illness, are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves as well as provide illness-specific nutrition education and counseling to our clients, families, care providers and other service organizations.
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VisionsHealth & Medicine500 Greenwich Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10013info@visionsvcb.orgVISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service organization whose purpose is to develop and implement programs to: assist people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities, and educate the public to understand the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired so that they may be integrated into all aspects of community life.
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Housing WorksHealth & Medicine/ Homelessness57 Willoughby St., 2nd Flo, Brooklyn, NY, 11201info@housingworks.orgHousing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Their mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through advocacy, provision of lifesaving services and entrepreneurial businesses (thrift shops, café, bookstore) that sustain these efforts.
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Village CareHealth & Medicine/ Senior Citizens120 Broadway Suite 2840, New York, NY, 10271info@villagecare.orgVillageCare is a community-based, not-for-profit organization serving people with chronic care needs, as well as seniors and individuals in need of continuing care and rehabilitation services with a mission to promote healing, better health and well-being to the fullest extent possible. Our care is offered through a comprehensive array of community and residential programs, as well as managed care. VillageCare has provided health care services to individuals residing within new York city for over 35 years.
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Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC)Homelessness & Housing131 W 25th St., 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001info@brc.orgFounded in the early 70's by squatters at 315-317 Bowery, today BRC provides comprehensive services at over 25 facilities throughout NYC. Their motto: "a hand up not a hand out" serves over 10,000 indiiduals each year recovering from addiction, managing mental illness, and other root causes of homelessness.
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Department of Homeless ServicesHomelessness & Housing33 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004gutierrezs@dhs.nyc.govThe Department of Homeless Services was established in 1993 and made an independent Mayoral agency in 1999. Since its inception, the work of DHS and its nonprofit partners has primarily focused on providing safe shelter, outreach services and, over the last few years, helping individuals and families transition to permanent housing.
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Project RenewalHomelessness & Housing/ Eduation200 Varick St, 9th Fl, New York, NY, 10014http://www.projectrenewal.org/contact-us/Project Renewal’s mission is to end the cycle of homelessness by empowering men, women and children to renew their lives with health, homes and jobs. Renewing lives. Reclaiming hope.
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Back on My FeetHomelessness & Housing/ Employment115th W 29th St Suite 1100A, New York, NY, 10001info@backonmyfeet.orgSince launching in 2007, Back on My Feet has served more than 6,000 individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness and engaged more than 100,000 volunteers and supporters. At any given time, ­80% of our members are participating in our Next Steps program, working to secure employment and housing. Operating in 12 major cities coast-to-coast, Back on My Feet uses running and community to motivate and support individuals every step of the way from homelessness to independence.
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Care for the HomelessHomelessness & Housing/ Employment30 East 33rd Street, 5th Fl., New York, NY, 10016https://www.careforthehomeless.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.contactUsCare for the Homeless fights homelessness by delivering high-quality and client-centered healthcare, human services, and shelter to homeless individual and families, as well advocacy for policies to prevent and end homelessness.
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HELP USAHomelessness/ Advocacy & Human Rights/ Veterans115 East 13th St., New York, NY, 10003info@helpusa.orgFounded in 1988 by Andrew Cuomo and New York State's, then First Lady (1983-1994), Matilda Cuomo, HELP USA has grown to a national model for providing homes, jobs, and services to special needs populations, such as homeless families, veterans and survivors of domestic violence.
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JustFixHousing/Technology150 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201hello@justfix.nycAs the city of New York allocates millions of dollars to increase advice and counseling for tenants in these situations, non-profit legal service organizations are facing the need to scale at an unprecedented rate. This is where we believe JustFix.nyc can make a meaningful impact. Using data and technology, we can equip tenants with easy-to-use tools to document their issues and stretch resources further within the pre-existing ecosystem of organizations, in turn serving many more individuals and families in need.
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Food Bank for New York CityHunger39 Broadway, New York, NY, 10006donorservices@foodbanknyc.orgFood Bank NYC works to alleviate hunger through a multifaceted approach that provides meals and builds capacity in NYC's neediest communities, and provides approximately 64 million meals annually.
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NY Common PantryHunger8 E 109th St, New York, NY, 10029http://nycommonpantry.org/contact-us/Opened in 1980 with the mission of serving 30 families living in poverty of Yorkville in NYC’s upper east side, Common Pantry now provides hot meals and groceries to over 400,000 individuals living in poverty and combatting food instability, each year.
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Rescuing Leftover CuisineHunger25 Broadway 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10004volunteer@rescuingleftovercuisine.orgRLC, which now operates in 12 cities and re-purposes thousands of pounds of food each month, was founded by NYU Alumni, Robert Lee (Stern '13) in direct response to his own experiences growing up in a food insecure environment, the opportunities provided him while a student at NYU, and specifically his four years of service with NYU student club, Two Birds, One Stone. RLC provides easy access for donors to ready volunteers who pick-up useable leftovers and deliver them directly to local soup kitchens and shelters.
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St. Joseph's Soup KitchenHunger371 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY, 10014volunteer@sjsk.nycSt. Joe’s Soup Kitchen is an independent, all-volunteer organization that serves 400-500 meals every Saturday to New York City’s homeless and hungry. They have been in operation for nearly 40 years, relying on volunteers, local businesses, and the generosity of the community to help them continue their mission of providing hot, nutritious meals to those in need.
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Village Temple Soup Kitchen (The)Hunger33 East 12th Street, New York, NY, 10003villagetemple@villagetemple.orgThe Village Temple Soup Kitchen has been proudly serving free meals to the homeless and needy from the neighborhood as well as from other areas of the city, every Saturday since 1987. VTSK take great pride in preparing a wonderful hot soup together with sandwiches, fruit, hot/cold drinks and dessert funded by grants and contributions, and supported by food generously donated weekly from local businesses as well as from City Harvest and the Food Bank for New York.
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Holy Apostles Soup KitchenHunger/ Homeless & Housing/ Advocacy & Human Rights296 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10001mottley@holyapostlesnyc.orgHASK's mission is to feed the hungry, comfort the afflicted, seek justice for the homeless, and provide a sense of hope and opportunity to those in need. In addition to their food program, their committed staff and volunteers work with guests to ensure they are receiving full benefits, connect them to additional supportive services, help with job applications and even reunite them with family members with the ultimate goal being to empower their guests to experience a more manageable and fulfilling way of life.