Monthly Baby Supply Distribution for Families at a Midtown Shelter
Midtown Open Hearts is collecting baby supplies for a monthly distribution to families staying in a Midtown shelter! Here’s how to help:
Distribute supplies on Thursday 9/25! RSVP here.
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps. Please note we are pausing the wishlist this month but will resume in October!
Have supplies on hand to donate? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off! (Note: Pickups and drop-offs will only be available to schedule beginning the week of 9/15.)
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)
Monthly Baby Supply Distribution for Families at a Midtown Shelter
Midtown Open Hearts is collecting baby supplies for a monthly distribution to families staying in a Midtown shelter! Here’s how to help:
Distribute supplies on Thursday 8/21! RSVP here.
Purchase kit items from our wishlist.
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps.
Have supplies on hand to donate? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off!
UWS Street Care Kit Assembly and Distribution!
Our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter is assembling and distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness. We need volunteers to assemble and distribute kits on the UWS (location upon RSVP).
I want to help assemble and/or distribute
RSVP using the button below if you’re interested in helping with any of the following!
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!
Pack and Distribute Care Kits in Lower Manhattan
Lower Manhattan Open Hearts will be packing and distributing street care kits with basic needs items for unhoused neighbors. Join us to help pack and distribute (RSVP below), or donate to help us fill the kits!
Pack at a location in Lower Manhattan (location upon RSVP) on Tuesday, July 29, from 5:30pm-6:30pm. RSVP below.
Distribute at the Battery Park City Library on Thursday, July 31st from 4-6pm. RSVP below.
Monthly Baby Supply Distribution for Families at a Midtown Shelter
Midtown Open Hearts is collecting baby supplies for a monthly distribution to families staying in a Midtown shelter! Here’s how to help:
Distribute supplies on Thursday 7/24! RSVP here.
Purchase kit items from our wishlist.
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps.
Have supplies on hand to donate? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off!
Summer Fun Bags for Kids in UWS Shelters!
Upper West Side Open Hearts is putting together summer “fun bags” for kids living at several shelters in the neighborhood.
Here’s how to help:
Purchase items from our wishlist. (LAST DAY TO PURCHASE: 7/19)
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps (LAST DAY TO DONATE: 7/20)
Pack and distribute gift bags on the UWS on Monday 7/21 at 5 PM on the UWS. All slots are filled at the moment, but email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to join the waitlist!
Upper East Side Summer Free Store!
Our Upper East Side Open Hearts chapter is organizing a free store, offering summer clothing, toiletries, toys, resources, and more. 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 to volunteer 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, toiletries (unopened only!), and toys and games (portable is preferred). These items can be dropped off at the Upper East Side on 7/18 from 9am-5pm, or 7/14-7/18 from 9am-5:30pm in Harlem (address upon RSVP). Sign up to donate here
Donate to the Paypal here to help fund additional supplies for the day like toiletries and snacks!
Monthly Baby Supply distribution for Families at a Midtown Shelter
Midtown Open Hearts is collecting baby supplies for a monthly distribution to families staying in a Midtown shelter! Here’s how to help:
Purchase kit items from our wishlist.
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps.
Have supplies on hand to donate? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off!
Distribute supplies on Thursday 6/26! Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you want to join!
Women's Summer Clothing Drive
Lower Manhattan Open Hearts is requesting new or used summer clothing and accessories (in good condition) for a downtown women’s shelter. We are accepting t-shirts, shorts, skirts, shoes, sunglasses, fashion jewelry and more! All styles and sizes appreciated. If you have anything you would like to donate, please contact Jayme@openheartsinitiative.org for drop-off location and hours.
Donations accepted until Friday, June 13.
Men’s clothing fundraiser for new neighbors in the Bronx!
Bronx Open Hearts is raising money to provide fresh clothing for men living in a new shelter in the South Bronx. All funds will be used to purchase new shirts, socks, and undergarments!
Use the button below to donate!
UWS/UES Street Care Kit Assembly and Distribution!
Our Upper East Side and Upper West Side Open Hearts chapters are collaborating to assemble and distribute care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness. We are excited to partner with Project 12:31 to get this done! We need volunteers to assemble and distribute kits on the UWS (location upon RSVP).
I want to help assemble and/or distribute
RSVP below if you’re interested in helping with any of the following!
Baby Supplies for Families at a Midtown Shelter
Midtown Open Hearts is distributing baby supplies to families staying in a Midtown shelter! Here’s how to help:
Purchase kit items from our wishlist. (LAST DAY TO PURCHASE: 5/11)
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps. (LAST DAY TO DONATE: 5/12)
Distribute supplies on Tuesday 5/13! Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you want to join!
Mother’s Day Gift Bags for Moms in UWS Shelters!
Upper West Side Open Hearts is putting together gift bags for Mother’s Day gift bags for moms living at several shelters in the neighborhood.
Here’s how to help:
Purchase items from our wishlist. (LAST DAY TO PURCHASE: 5/8)
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps (LAST DAY TO DONATE: 5/9)
Pack and distribute gift bags on the UWS on Saturday 5/10 at 10 AM or 5/12 in the mid-morning. Address will be provided upon RSVP. Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to sign up!
Care Kits for Lower Manhattan Neighbors
Lower Manhattan Open Hearts is putting together care kits for homeless neighbors in Lower Manhattan!
Here’s how to help:
Purchase kit items from our wishlist.
Pack the care kits (date and location TBD) - email Jayme at jayme@openheartsinitiative.org if you’re interested in helping with this, and she’ll share the details!
Distribute care kits with us in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, April 23, 12pm-1pm - email Jayme at jayme@openheartsinitiative.org if you’re interested in helping with this, and she’ll share the details!
Hygiene Care Kits for Neighbors in Downtown Brooklyn
Brooklyn Open Hearts is putting together hygiene care kits for women in shelter in downtown Brooklyn!
Here’s how to help:
Purchase kit items from our wishlist (LAST DAY TO PURCHASE: 4/17)
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps. (LAST DAY TO DONATE: 4/18)
Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you are interested in helping to assemble the kits on Saturday 4/19 at 11 in Harlem, or distributing kits on 4/22 in Brooklyn from 5-7!
Hygiene Care Kits for Neighbors on the UWS
UWS Open Hearts is putting together hygiene care kits for a new women’s shelter on the UWS!
Here’s how to help:
Purchase kit items from our wishlist. (LAST DAY TO PURCHASE: 3/7)
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps. (LAST DAY TO DONATE: 3/8)
Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you are interested in helping to assemble the kits on Sunday 3/9 on the UWS!
Lower Manhattan Workwear Drive
Lower Manhattan Open Hearts is collecting donations for their warm workwear clothing drive for residents of a downtown women’s shelter.
Items Needed
New or gently-used business casual clothing of all sizes, including but not limited to:
Cardigans/sweaters
Vests
Collared or plain shirts
Dress pants
Blazers
Coats and jackets
NEW:
Socks
Thermalwear
Underwear
Donations of clothing across the gender spectrum are welcome. Please make sure all clothing is washed before donating!
How to Donate
Two options:
Drop off donations in Harlem on February 18, 19, or 20 from 10:30am-3pm. Contact jayme@openheartsinitiative.org to register to drop off and get the details.
Pick up available in Queens and Brooklyn through February 23. Contact mahirahbillah@gmail.com to schedule a pickup.
Duffle Bag and Suitcase Donation Drive!
Midtown Open Hearts is gathering donations of duffle bags and suitcases for families need to relocate from their shelters throughout the city.
Have a duffle bag on hand to donate? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org
Or donate to the paypal here so we can purchase some!
Upper East Side Valentine’s Free Store
Our Upper East Side Open Hearts chapter is organizing a Valentine’s day free store, offering winter clothing, toiletries, toys, snacks, resources, and more. 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, toiletries (unopened only!), and toys and games (portable is preferred). These items can be dropped off any time 2/17 - 2/21 in Harlem, or from 9 - 5 on 2/21 on the UES (address upon RSVP). Sign up to donate here
Purchase items for donation from the wishlist: Click here to purchase items for the hygiene kits to be sent directly to the church. Or donate to the paypal for the snack table here!
Douglaston Free Store
Douglaston Open Hearts and Zion Episcopal Church are organizing a Free Store for the residents of the Douglaston Women’s Shelter.
Donate
We’re looking for new or gently-used women’s spring clothing and brand-new toiletries. Please note: we are NOT accepting items outside of these categories.
Drop off your donations at the parish office of Zion Episcopal Church (Church St. and Orient Pl. in Douglaston) on Tuesdays through Fridays, 9am-1pm, before February 16.
Or donate from our Amazon wishlist!
Questions? Reach out to Jayme at jayme@openheartsinitiative.org.
Menstrual hygiene care kits for women in shelter in Midtown!
Midtown Open Hearts is putting together menstrual hygiene care kits for 2 women’s shelters in Midtown!
Here’s how to help:
Purchase kit items from our wishlist. (LAST DAY TO PURCHASE: 1/11)
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps. (LAST DAY TO DONATE: 1/13)
Pack and distribute kits on Monday 1/13! We will be packing kits at the OHI office space on 1/13 at 4 PM in Harlem, and heading down to one of the shelters after to distribute the kits until 6 PM! Location upon RSVP.
Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you want to join!
Holiday Gifts and Gathering for Neighbors at a Lower Manhattan Safe Haven
Lower Manhattan Open Hearts is organizing a holiday gift drive and fun gathering for neighbors at a local Safe Haven shelter.
Volunteer at the holiday gift distribution and gathering at the Safe Haven on Friday 12/20, 7pm-9pm. Location provided upon RSVP. To RSVP, email Jayme at jayme@openheartsinitiative.org.
Holiday Stockings for UWS Families in Shelter
Upper West Side Open Hearts is putting together holiday stockings for families living at several shelters in the neighborhood.
Here’s how to help:
Purchase stocking items from our wishlist. (LAST DAY TO PURCHASE: 12/18)
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps. (LAST DAY TO DONATE: 12/18)
Pack and distribute stockings on the UWS on Sunday 12/22 at 1:15pm or Monday 12/23 in the mid-morning. Address will be provided upon RSVP (RSVP by clicking the RSVP button below.)
Bring a Thanksgiving Pie for Families in Shelter
Upper West Side Open Hearts is organizing a Thanksgiving pie distribution at the Newton Hotel shelter. Here’s how to help:
Bring a pie to the Newton Hotel shelter on Monday, November 25th from 3:30pm-5:30pm! To sign up and get address details, email Caroline at caroline@openheartsinitiative.org. Please sign up in advance so we know how many pies to expect.
Donate here to help us fill in the gaps and make sure all our neighbors at the shelter get some seasonal treats!
Distribute donations to neighbors at the Waldo Sanctuary in Riverdale
After receiving many donations for families staying at the new sanctuary shelter in Riverdale, it’s time to distribute supplies on 11/15! Help out by:
Driving supplies up to the site from the OHI storage space in Harlem: 2 - 3 PM
Handing out supplies and getting to know neighbors on site at the shelter: 3-5 PM
Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to RSVP
Address shared upon sign up
NEW NEEDS FOR FALL: Donation Drive for Riverside Terrace!
The list has been updated for fall!
We are collecting donations again for families living at the Riverside Terrace shelter! Add your name next to items on the spreadsheet that you would like to donate. Items can be new or lightly worn! After you sign up, organizers will reach out to connect you with the room number and to provide further information about drop-off. Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org, if you have any questions!