Imagine a city of kind and compassionate New Yorkers
Imagine if every parent in line at a food pantry…
Every person sleeping on a neighborhood sidewalk…
And every child falling behind in school…
Had a neighbor like you show up for them.
Our City, Imagined
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A vision of flourishing—driven by hope
Inspired by Rev. Tim Keller over 30 years ago, a group of nonprofits and churches came together to form Hope For New York. We have served as a Coalition of Hope for kind and compassionate New Yorkers to love and serve their neighbors.
Our vision is a New York City in which all people experience spiritual, social, and economic flourishing through the demonstration of Christ’s love.
Our mission is to mobilize volunteer and financial resources to support nonprofit organizations serving the poor and marginalized in New York City.
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Where Hope is needed most
Right now, 1 in 4 New Yorkers lives in poverty. Our unique vantage point at the center of our Coalition gives us the most comprehensive view of our city's needs. Discover the communities and causes where your kindness and compassion can make the biggest difference.
Food Insecurity
Over 1.3 million people face food insecurity. 35% are children.
The Bronx and Brooklyn face the most severe food insecurity.
Youth and Families
Right now, 26% of children in NYC live in poverty. 40,000 families have survived domestic abuse.
In critical communities, just 1 in 2 kids read at grade level, and school absenteeism is up to 40%.
Unhoused Neighbors
Roughly 95,000 New Yorkers are unhoused. 30% are children.
The Bronx has the highest child homelessness rates.
Marginalized Populations
Groups like the elderly, neurodiverse, formerly incarcerated, trafficking survivors, and immigrants face big social challenges.
They are often overlooked and marginalized in our city.
What makes
Our Hope so powerful
Hope Across All of NYC
Hope Through Collaboration
Hope Through Service
