BE A HERO!

Phyllis* has lived in a nursing home for eight years. The only visitor she sees on a regular basis is her doctor. The highlight of her week is the time she spends with New York Cares volunteers, playing board games, sharing a meal -- or just talking.

Your gift helps fund programs like our seniors' projects that provide much-needed companionship so that people like Phyllis aren't so lonely.

Henry* has several siblings and both parents work two jobs, so he doesn't have anyone with the time to read with him at home. At school, he participates in New York Cares' Early Morning Reading Program, where students read aloud with volunteers and friendly, certified therapy dogs.

Your gift helps fund initiatives like our reading programs so kids like Henry can get help with their words – and the attention they need.

At the beginning of the school year, Deon* was convinced he wasn't going to graduate high school, yet as the weeks passed and his SAT test scores began to improve, a glimmer of hope emerged.

Your gift helps fund initiatives like our SAT program, giving young people like Deon, with all the odds stacked against them, the chance to receive a college education.

Keisha*, a single mom, had been unemployed for three years. Through New York Cares' Mock Interview Skills Workshop, she gained the confidence and skills she needed to land her dream job as a radiologist's assistant.

Your gift helps fund our job-readiness and financial literacy programs that help equip people like Keisha with the skills they need to build a brighter future.