Provide Dinner for our Language Exchange Participants!
At our monthly language exchanges, we take pride in providing big, warm meals for our participants. Help us continue to buy quality meals by donating to the PayPal. Want to prepare a meal and donate it for our next language exchange? Email Caroline@openheartsinitiative.org!
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 1/22! RSVP by emailing caroline@openheartsinitiative.org
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps.
Purchase an item from the wishlist!
Have clothing, hygiene supplies, or toys on hand to donate? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off!
Welcome Kits for new UWS Women’s Shelter
UWS Open Hearts is assembling welcome kits for neighbors moving into a new Women’s shelter on the Upper West Side! Here’s how to help:
Assemble kits on Sunday 1/25! Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to sign up!
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps.
Purchase an item from the wishlist!
Have clothing, hygiene supplies, or toys on hand to donate? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off!
UWS Street Care Kit Distribution!
Our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter is distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness. We need volunteers to help distribute kits on the UWS (location upon RSVP).
I want to help distribute
RSVP here or using the button below!
I want to donate to the care kits
While our care kits are ready to go this month, you can donate money to help purchase the supplies here.
Holiday Stocking Assembly and Distribution for Manhattan Families in Shelter!
Help assemble and distribute stockings to families living in Manhattan shelters!
Here’s how to help:
Join us on 12/20 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM on the Upper West Side to assemble 400 stockings!
Distribute stockings at an Upper West Side shelter on Monday, 12/22 from 4-5 PM
Distribute stockings at an Upper East Side shelter on Tuesday 12/23 from 4-6 PM
Sign up for all shifts here or using the button below!
Want to donate to the stockings? Visit our donations page here!
Donations for Holiday Stockings going to Manhattan Families in Shelter!
Help purchase items to go into holiday stockings for families living at several shelters in Manhattan!
Here’s how to help:
Purchase stocking items from our wishlist. (LAST DAY TO PURCHASE: 12/19)
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps. (LAST DAY TO DONATE: 12/20)
Donate items you have on hand! Have any small toys, socks, makeup, snacks, etc. that could go into a stocking? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to set up a drop-off! Not sure if your items are stocking-worthy? That’s okay, feel free to ask! With so many stockings to fill, we’re getting creative!
Winter care kit distribution & Holiday Party on the UWS!
Upper West Side Open Hearts is excited to distribute winter care kits and host a holiday party for residents of an UWS safe haven! We need volunteers to help hand out kits and create a warm party environment! RSVP below to help out on Thursday 12/18 from 1-3 PM on the UWS! Address 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 12/11! RSVP Here or using the button below.
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps.
Purchase an item from the wishlist!
Have clothing, hygiene supplies, or toys on hand to donate? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off!
Douglaston Food Drive
Douglaston Open Hearts is collecting shelf-stable food donations for neighbors living in supportive housing nearby!
We’re looking for:
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Canned fish
Canned beans
Canned soups and stews
Nut butters
Rice
Pasta
Hot cereal (oatmeal, cream of wheat)
Juice boxes
If you have any of these items to donate, please contact Jayme at jayme@openheartsinitiative.org to plan a donation drop-off/pickup.
Lower Manhattan Winter Coat Drive
Lower Manhattan Open Hearts is looking for winter coat donations for adults of all genders in all sizes! Do you have any new or lightly used coats taking up space in your closet? Donate them to your neighbors living in a shelter or supportive housing!
We’ll be collecting warm winter coats through the week of December 15th. Here’s how to help:
Donate
If you have donations, contact Jayme@openheartsinitiative.org for drop-off information.
Write a note to a neighbor
Don’t have a coat? Submit a kindness note! We’ll place a note in each coat before donating. To get the template and add your note (you can do this virtually; we’ll handle the printing and placing the notes in coats!), email Jayme at jayme@openheartsinitiative.org, and she’ll send it to you.
Bring a Thanksgiving Pie for Families in Shelter
Upper West Side Open Hearts is organizing a Thanksgiving pie distribution at a local shelter. Here’s how to help:
Welcome Kit Distribution for an UWS Women’s Shelter!
Upper West Side Open Hearts is distributing welcome kits (which we made back in March!) to women moving into a new shelter in the neighborhood. Join us on Tuesday, 11/25 from 12-1 PM to hand out kits and connect with new neighbors. Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org if you’re interested!
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!
UWS Street Care Kit Distribution!
Our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter is distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness. We need volunteers to help distribute kits on the UWS (location upon RSVP).
I want to help distribute
RSVP here or using the button below!
I want to donate to the care kits
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 11/13! RSVP Here or using the button below.
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps.
Purchase an item from the wishlist!
Have clothing or hygiene supplies on hand to donate? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off!
Halloween Care Packages for Kids in UWS Shelters!
Upper West Side Open Hearts is putting together Halloween care kits for kids living at several shelters in the neighborhood.
Here’s how to help:
Purchase items from our wishlist. (LAST DAY TO PURCHASE: 10/23)
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps (LAST DAY TO DONATE: 10/23)
Pack gift bags on the UWS on Friday 10/24 at 6 PM. Location provided upon RSVP. Sign up here or using the button below!
Distribute gift bags on the UWS on Tuesday 10/28 at 3:30 PM. Location provided upon RSVP. Sign up here or using the button below!
Have any spare Halloween costumes on hand? We’ll take them! Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to schedule a drop-off/pickup
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 Tuesday 10/21! RSVP Here or using the button below.
Donate via PayPal to help us fill any gaps.
Purchase an item from the wishlist!
Have clothing or hygiene supplies on hand to donate (especially Halloween costumes)? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off!
UWS Street Care Kit Distribution!
Our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter is distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness. We need volunteers to help distribute kits on the UWS (location upon RSVP).
I want to help assemble and/or distribute
RSVP here or using the button below!
Coat and boot drive for neighbors in a Bronx men’s shelter!
Bronx Open Hearts is gathering coats and boots for men staying at a south Bronx shelter!
Have coats or boots in good condition on hand to donate? Email caroline@openheartsinitiative.org to arrange a drop-off.
You can also donate to the paypal to purchase new coats and boots! All funds will be used to buy fresh items.
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!