Hope for New York

Topic: Volunteer

Become a Board Member for a Nonprofit
Event, Nonprofit Partner, Opportunity, Resource, Video
1 Minute

Become a Board Member for a Nonprofit

Provide tangible hope and become a Board Member! Have the passion and time to serve? Our nonprofit partners need you!

Back on My Feet: Running to Change Lives
Nonprofit Partner, Story
3 Minutes

Back on My Feet: Running to Change Lives

For over 30 years, we have partnered with nonprofits and churches to support vulnerable communities in need. We now partner with 80+ nonprofits, including Back on My Feet. Hear about one volunteer's firsthand experience.

Don’t Walk By 2025: Serving 298 guests and 650 Meals
Recap
3 Minutes

Don’t Walk By 2025: Serving 298 guests and 650 Meals

Don't Walk By (now in its 18th year!) connected with many of our neighbors living on the street! In total, there were 298 street engagements, 287 guest intakes on site, 231 backpacks (aka. CITYPAKS) distributed, and 650 meals served. 

Bonding with Youth in Bushwick, Brooklyn
Story
2 Minutes

Bonding with Youth in Bushwick, Brooklyn

On a free Friday nine months ago, I signed up to serve with Living Waters Fellowship. Since then, I have been desperately trying to help Ms. Isabel on Friday evenings.

Seeing God’s Grace at Dream Center NYC
Story
3 Minutes

Seeing God’s Grace at Dream Center NYC

I moved to New York City for a new job. I wanted to keep myself grounded and remind myself that the New York experience I get to enjoy is not everyone’s experience. 

Reflection: What Does It Mean to Serve Hungry Neighbors?
Story
3 Minutes

Reflection: What Does It Mean to Serve Hungry Neighbors?

What does it really mean to do the right thing in feeding hungry and unhoused neighbors?

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Dave, Dedicated HFNY Volunteer
Story
2 Minutes

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Dave, Dedicated HFNY Volunteer

Dave Park is a Hope for New York volunteer who has been serving with our affiliates for years!

National Volunteer Week: 4 Dedicated HFNY Volunteers
Story
4 Minutes

National Volunteer Week: 4 Dedicated HFNY Volunteers

For National Volunteer Week (April 17 to April 23), we're spotlighting four volunteers who connected with affiliates through our church partners. Hear what it means for them to serve different communities.

How HFNY Volunteers Stepped Up During the Pandemic
Story
9 Minutes

How HFNY Volunteers Stepped Up During the Pandemic

Nine affiliates gave special shout outs to Hope for New York volunteers for supporting their work and their communities during the pandemic's earliest days.