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Ways to make change in NYC and get involved
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January 10, 2020
50 small ways to make NYC a better place
From supporting local businesses and getting to know your neighbors to joining your local community board, here’s how you can make a difference in your neighborhood, borough, and the greater city.
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December 30, 2019
How to join your New York City community board
One of the best ways to make a difference in your neighborhood is by joining your local community board. Every NYC neighborhood has one—and here’s what you need to know before you get involved.
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November 20, 2018
How to do good in New York City this holiday season
In New York City, there are literally thousands of ways to give—time or money—to those in need. These are just a few starting points for giving back.
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November 7, 2018
Know your legislators: a guide to NYC’s elected officials
Wondering who your representatives are—from the state to the city level? Here’s a primer, complete with quick and easy ways to get in touch with them.
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April 10, 2018
Vote now for NYC community proposals you think should receive funding
The city’s Participatory Budgeting process is now underway, and you can vote on proposals until April 15.
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February 5, 2018
8 ways to help the homeless in NYC
The scope of New York’s homeless crisis can feel overwhelming, but there are concrete ways to help—find out how.
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September 12, 2017
NYC mayoral election 2017: How to vote in the primaries
Everything you need to know about voting in the September 12 mayoral primaries.
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March 29, 2017
Here’s how City Harvest has delivered 600 million pounds of food to New Yorkers
The Natural Resource Defense Council has found that nearly 40 percent of the food produced in the U.S. is wasted. City Harvest works to combat that statistic while feeding New Yorkers.
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March 15, 2017
5 community organizations making big changes in NYC
Looking to rally behind a cause? When it comes to effecting local change—from police reform in Brooklyn to immigrant rights in Queens—these are some of the best groups to follow.
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March 15, 2017
NYC activists on how to make change in your community
Wondering how you can actually make yourself useful as an activist? Here are some good starting points to help you figure out what matters to you—and how to get stuff done once you do.
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November 29, 2016
How to do good in New York City this holiday season
In New York City, there are literally thousands of ways to give—time or money—to those in need. These are just a few starting points for giving back.