Brooklyn Free Store
Our Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter is organizing a spring free store, offering seasonal clothing, hygiene supplies and snacks. Everything is free, and all are welcome!
I want to volunteer at the Free Store:
We need LOTS of volunteers on the day of the Free Store, including for shifts before and after the event. Sign up here
I want to donate items to the Free Store:
There are two ways to donate:
Drop off donations: We're looking for new or gently used winter clothing, hygiene supplies, and food pantry items. These items can be dropped off any time in Harlem or on the day of the store in Park Slope. You can also arrange a drop-off in Clinton Hill or East New York. Sign up to donate here.
Donate to the paypal for hygiene supplies and snacks here!
Arts in Brooklyn
Join Brooklyn Open Hearts for an arts workshop on Monday, April 13th at 2pm.
We’ll be at a shelter in a South-Central Brooklyn neighborhood painting, drawing, and enjoying conversation.
Supplies and snacks provided! Just bring yourself.
Click the button to RSVP and receive location information.
Arts in Brooklyn
Join Brooklyn Open Hearts for an arts workshop on Monday, March 23rd at 2pm.
We’ll be at a shelter in the Midwood neighborhood painting, drawing, and enjoying conversation.
Supplies and snacks provided! Just bring yourself.
Click the button to RSVP and to receive the address.
Brooklyn Free Store
Our Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter is organizing a winter free store, offering seasonal clothing, hygiene supplies and snacks. Everything is free, and all are welcome!
I want to volunteer at the Free Store:
We need LOTS of volunteers on the day of the Free Store, including for shifts before and after the event. Sign up here
I want to donate items to the Free Store:
There are two ways to donate:
Drop off donations: We're looking for new or gently used winter clothing, hygiene supplies, and food pantry items. These items can be dropped off any time in Harlem or on the day of the store in Park Slope. You can also arrange a drop-off in Clinton Hill, East New York, or Manhattan. Sign up to donate here.
Donate to the paypal for hygiene supplies and snacks here!
Arts in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of painting and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. RSVP below if you’re interested in joining!
Arts in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of painting and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. RSVP below if you’re interested in joining!
Brooklyn Free Store
Our Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter is organizing a winter free store, offering seasonal clothing, hygiene supplies and snacks. Everything is free, and all are welcome!
I want to volunteer at the Free Store:
We need LOTS of volunteers on the day of the Free Store, including for shifts before and after the event. Sign up here
I want to donate items to the Free Store:
There are two ways to donate:
Drop off donations: We're looking for new or gently used winter clothing, hygiene supplies, and food pantry items. These items can be dropped off any time in Harlem, or every Sunday from 11-12:30 in Park Slope, Brooklyn. You can also arrange a drop-off in Clinton Hill, East New York, or Manhattan. Sign up to donate here.
Donate to the paypal for hygiene supplies and snacks here!
Arts in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of painting and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. RSVP below if you’re interested in joining!
Free Store Planning + Volunteer Orientation
Are you helping out at our 2/21 Free Store in Brooklyn? Join this planning meeting—and mini volunteer orientation!—to get oriented to Open Hearts and plan logistics for the Free Store.
7pm-7:30pm: Volunteer orientation
7:30pm-8pm: Free Store planning
Folks are welcome to join both parts of the meeting or just one part! If you haven’t yet participated in an Open Hearts volunteer orientation, we encourage you to join at 7pm! RSVP below for the Zoom link.
Brooklyn Open Hearts Goal-Setting Meeting
Do you live, work, or go to school in Brooklyn? Join our Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter for its beginning-of-year meeting to set some goals for the year as a chapter. Virtual meeting link will be shared upon RSVP.
Arts in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of painting and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. RSVP below if you’re interested in joining!
Holiday Card Decorating in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of painting and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. RSVP below if you’d like to join!
Brooklyn Open Hearts Chapter Meeting
Do you live, work, or go to school in Brooklyn? Join us for our monthly Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter meeting. Virtual meeting link will be shared upon RSVP.
Brooklyn Fall Free Store
Our Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter is organizing a fall free store, offering seasonal clothing, hygiene supplies and food pantry items. Everything is free, and all are welcome!
I want to volunteer at the Free Store:
We need LOTS of volunteers on the day of the Free Store, including for shifts before and after the event. Sign up here
I want to donate items to the Free Store:
There are two ways to donate:
Drop off donations: We're looking for new or gently used fall clothing, hygiene supplies, and food pantry items. These items can be dropped off any time in Harlem, or every Sunday from 11-12:30 in Park Slope, Brooklyn. You can also arrange a drop-off in Clinton Hill, East New York, or Manhattan. Sign up to donate here.
Donate to the paypal for hygiene supplies, snacks, and food pantry items here!
Drawing and Painting in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of painting and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. RSVP below if you’d like to join!
Brooklyn Open Hearts Chapter Meeting
Do you live, work, or go to school in Brooklyn? Join us for our monthly Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter meeting. Virtual meeting link will be shared upon RSVP.
Brooklyn Open Hearts Chapter Meeting
Do you live, work, or go to school in Brooklyn? Join us for our monthly Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter meeting. Virtual meeting link will be shared upon RSVP.
Beading and Games in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of painting and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you’d like to join!
Street Care Kits for Neighbors in Park Slope
Brooklyn Open Hearts is putting together street care kits for neighbors experiencing homelessness around park slope!
Here’s how to help:
Purchase kit items from our wishlist
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps.
Volunteer to assemble kits on Monday, 8/25 from 2-4 PM! (Exact location will be provided upon RSVP)
Brooklyn Summer Free Store
Our Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter is organizing a summer free store, offering summer clothing, school supplies and snacks. Everything is free, and all are welcome!
I want to volunteer at the Free Store:
We need LOTS of volunteers on the day of the Free Store, including for shifts before and after the event. Sign up here
I want to donate items to the Free Store:
There are two ways to donate:
Drop off donations: We're looking for new or gently used summer clothing, school supplies, and snacks. These items can be dropped off any time in Harlem, or every Sunday from 11-12:30 in Park Slope, Brooklyn. You can also arrange a drop-off in Clinton Hill, East New York, or Manhattan. Sign up to donate here
Purchase items for donation from the wishlist: Click here to purchase items for the school supplies or snacks to be sent directly to the church. Or donate to the Paypal for the snack table here!
Brooklyn Open Hearts Chapter Meeting
Do you live, work, or go to school in Brooklyn? Join us for our monthly Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter meeting. Virtual meeting link will be shared upon RSVP.
Painting & Drawing in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of painting and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you’d like to join!
Brooklyn Open Hearts Chapter Meeting
Do you live, work, or go to school in Brooklyn? Join us for our monthly Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter meeting. Virtual meeting link will be shared upon RSVP.
Painting in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of painting and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you’d like to join!
Brooklyn Open Hearts Chapter Meeting
Do you live, work, or go to school in Brooklyn? Join us for our monthly Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter meeting. Virtual meeting link will be shared upon RSVP.
Jewelry Box Painting in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of decorating jewelry boxes and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you’d like to join!
Brooklyn Open Hearts Chapter Meeting
Do you live, work, or go to school in Brooklyn? Join us for our monthly Brooklyn Open Hearts chapter meeting. Virtual meeting link will be shared upon RSVP.
Working with Clay in Brooklyn!
Join us at a shelter in South-Central Brooklyn for an afternoon of working with clay and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you’d like to join!