The new Yorkers are amazing people. They are able to handle all the crowds of tourists, debilitating delays in the subway, sky-high rental prices and a huge amount of work. But in spite of that, there is a world for them better than new York.
To live in the Big Apple is good, but it’s very easy to forget the hundreds of organizations work tirelessly to make the city even better. Small public enterprises and the global non-profit organization protecting new Yorkers at different levels, every day fighting the injustice of life and other problems of the big city.
We have compiled a small list of organizations whose offices are located in new York, so you know their heroes in person.
New York Restoration Project
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The purpose of the organization is very simple – to create for every new Yorker a lovely green location in the immediate vicinity of his home. The most famous project New York Restoration Project MIllionTreesNYC is an initiative under which citizens can receive free trees to plant them in their yards, community gardens or other places. In addition, the organization oversees 52 community gardens throughout the five boroughs, arranging various events, which allow people to meet together to grow amazing flowers and vegetables.
New York Cares
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In new York there are a lot of opportunities to volunteer, and it’s hard to follow even for an experienced assistant. Organization New York Cares was created in order to streamline the whole volunteer chaos, creating a simple portal for those looking for the opportunity to help others. The organization works with more than 1,300 non-profit organizations and schools throughout the city, spending about 1600 volunteer projects every month and help more than 400,000 new Yorkers each year.
The Council on American-Islamic relations
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At a time when Muslims face discrimination in the United States, they are vital protection. The new York Council on American-Muslim relations is one of the leading organizations protecting the rights of Muslims against the injustice of the authorities. They publish materials that meet the needs of Muslims, starting from the guidelines for employers and law enforcers to the implementation guides for community members. The Council responds to the attacks on Muslims in new York, provide legal assistance by helping to stand in one of the most vulnerable groups – especially to help them when no one else.
Food Bank of the city of new York
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Organization Food Bank works in new York city for over 30 years, providing needy citizens with free meals throughout the city. Food Bank collaborates with more than 1,000 charity organizations and schools, offering assistance, which corresponds to $170 million dollars every year. In this prosperous city there is no place hunger. To overcome the problem, they always need volunteers.
Girls Write Now
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The city of new York has a reputation as a Mecca for talented writers who come here from all over the world. There are no shortage of masters in the masters of the pen, which includes authors whose books are sold in millions of copies, and journalists nominated for the prestigious award. The organization Girls Write Now is the first and only in new York that helps girls to reach their writing potential. Some professional women writers work with the children so they could survive in the current media environment.
Charitable organization of the Catholic Church
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When it comes to the Catholic Church in new York city that first comes to mind is the picture of the Catholic Church, where believers communicate with God. But in fact, the Church’s charitable organizations do a lot for immigrants, the homeless and other people who need help. They provide free food, shelter and work, helping migrants and refugees get on their feet to step on the thorny path to citizenship. In the city where live more than 2.8 million migrants, their work is difficult to overestimate.
Endowment for the arts new York
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Not only young writers, and other creative people gather in the Big Apple each year, hoping to start a new life. The arts Foundation of new York is committed to helping young artists by funding their ideas and projects. Cash infusion can take various forms, for example, awards and grants. More than 40 years, the Foundation works with young talents, turning the Big Apple into a real heaven on earth for artists.
HIAS
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Many refugees coming to USA, I don’t know where to start, stepping on new ground: they have no friends, resources, relationships and livelihood. Jewish organization HIAS has been supporting the refugees, not only in new York but around the world. It helps refugees settle in the United States, to find work and provide all the necessities of life that U.S. citizens take for granted. HIAS is the oldest such organization in the world, making not only new York but the whole country better.
The Ali Forney Center
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Members of the LGBT community for decades could find in new York is necessary to all understanding. But even now the young men and women face discrimination, to overcome that alone. The Ali Forney center provides temporary housing to members of the LGBT community in the age from 16 till 24 years, so they can hide from aggression and injustice, provides social and medical assistance, HIV testing, assistance in rabotayte to help young people get back on their feet.
