New Affiliates

Volunteers from HFNY Partner Churches: Help us Pilot New Opportunities

Hope for New York needs experienced and committed volunteers from our three partner churches (Apostles, Redeemer, and Trinity Baptist) to help us launch new volunteer opportunities in strategic neighborhoods.  

Upper East Side

  • Garden, Bake, and Build Relationships with Formerly Homeless: Garden and bake with residents of an UES facility for men and women recovering from homelessness. This is a long-term, supportive housing facility that houses 65 men and women, the majority of whom are mentally ill and have been chronically homeless. Help the residents with their rooftop garden by organizing the selection of items for planting and assisting with garden cultivation. Alternately, bake cookies, cakes, or your favorite dessert and share it with residents during the Saturday High Tea program. This is a great group opportunity! Volunteer on Saturdays in April, 1PM-3PM. E-mail: 
  • Prepare Meals and Build Relationships at Homeless Shelter: Prepare and serve a meal, talk with homeless guests, and clean up at homeless shelter. The shelter is open every evening with the exception of Saturdays, and volunteers will serve from 6-8PM. E-mail: 
  • Lead Events at Maternity Residence for Pregnant and Parenting Teens: Help lead social events (dessert decorating, ice cream social, arts & crafts) at a maternity residence for pregnant and parenting teens who are homeless, adjudicated or in foster care. Volunteers will commit to serving twice a month in May and June 2012 on Saturday afternoons from 1:00PM to 2:00PM. E-mail: 

Upper West Side

  • Tutor Low-Income Students Grades 2-12: Meet one-on-one with a student and help improve academic skills and foster a positive attitude toward school and learning. Time commitment is once a week for two hours. The community center is located in the W80s. E-mail: 
  • *FULL* Lead Events for Those Struggling with Mental Illness: Prepare meals, lead events, and build relationships with people struggling with mental illness at an UWS (W80s) residence. E-mail:

    New Affiliates: Recommend Non-Profits for Partnership

    Hope for New York is seeking to better serve the poor and marginalized of New York City by expanding the number of affiliate organizations we partner with. We welcome your input and feedback as we seek to engage with new nonprofit organizations in the coming year.

    As you're evaluating whether a nonprofit would be a good match for Hope for New York, please consider the following questions:

    1. Is the organization a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, faith-based or secular?
    2. Does the organization serve the poor and marginalized, within the five boroughs of New York City?
    3. Does the organization serve their clients with excellence, dignity, and respect?
    4. Does the organization have opportunities for active volunteer engagement in the evenings or on weekends?

    Affirmative responses to these questions mean there is a higher likelihood of mission alignment between Hope for New York and a potential new affiliate.

    Please email your new affiliate recommendations or any questions you may have to .