YES to compassion in our backyards.

The Open Hearts Initiative supports communities across New York City who welcome homeless neighbors and advocate for housing justice in their own backyards. We use our voices and resources to support homeless New Yorkers and make our communities stronger, more integrated, and more equitable — because everybody deserves a place to call home.

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Events

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Speak Up for Public Restrooms
Oct 28
Speak Up for Public Restrooms
Holiday gift drive for kids on the UES!
Nov 11
Holiday gift drive for kids on the UES!
Holiday Stockings for UWS Families in Shelter
Dec 10
Holiday Stockings for UWS Families in Shelter
Holiday Party at a Family Shelter in Riverdale
Dec 20
Holiday Party at a Family Shelter in Riverdale
Holiday Gifts and Gathering for Neighbors at a Lower Manhattan Safe Haven
Dec 20
Holiday Gifts and Gathering for Neighbors at a Lower Manhattan Safe Haven
Policy and Advocacy Committee Meeting
Jan 2
Policy and Advocacy Committee Meeting
Homelessness: Learning From Experience Meeting
Jan 4
Homelessness: Learning From Experience Meeting
Monthly Community Language Exchange/Intercambio - January!
Jan 4
Monthly Community Language Exchange/Intercambio - January!

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