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Baby Supply Distribution in a Midtown Shelter
Nov
19
Midtown, Donation

Baby Supply Distribution in a Midtown Shelter

  • Thursday, November 19, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Support families in shelter with Midtown Open Hearts!

We are collecting wipes, soap, diapers, bottles, and other essential baby supplies.

You can contribute by:

Purchasing an item from the wishlist

Donating via PayPal to help us fill any gaps

Have gently used clothing or toys? Email shaili@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off!

Volunteers to Distribute supplies on Thursday, 11/19 (4-5pm) in Midtown East.

RSVP using the buttons below!

RSVP to help distribute supplies!
PayPal
Purchase from Wishlist
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Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support!
Oct
26
Midtown

Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support!

  • Monday, October 26, 2026
  • 3:00 PM 4:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on 10/26 from 3-4:30 PM at a library in Midtown East to help neighbors work through the housing search process! A brief training and reference materials will be provided.

Volunteers will work one on one with shelter residents as they navigate making accounts, uploading documents, applying for housing, and finding housing websites. This is also a great place to learn a little more about the process of moving between shelter and housing!

RSVP using the button below (location upon RSVP).

RSVP
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 Baby Supply Distribution in a Midtown Shelter
Oct
22
Midtown, Donation

Baby Supply Distribution in a Midtown Shelter

  • Thursday, October 22, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Monthly Midtown Baby Supply

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Arts in Midtown!
Oct
15
Midtown

Arts in Midtown!

  • Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are looking for 1-2 additional volunteers to help out with an evening of pumpkin painting with shelter residents in Midtown East on Thursday, 10/15 at 7pm!

Paints and supplies will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP.

Email shaili@openheartsinitiative.org to learn more and to RSVP!

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Volunteers Needed to Help With Weekly Language Learning Classes at a Midtown Shelter!
Oct
6
to Oct 27
Midtown

Volunteers Needed to Help With Weekly Language Learning Classes at a Midtown Shelter!

  • Tue, Oct 6, 2026 12:00 PM Tue, Oct 27, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are looking for an additional Spanish, French, or Arabic speaking volunteer to help out with weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Mondays and Tuesdays from 12pm-1pm.

Our upcoming dates for October are: 10/6, 10/13, 10/19, 10/20, 10/26, & 10/27

If you are available to help at any of these sessions, please email Shaili at shaili@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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*Date Change!* Baby Supply Distribution in a Midtown Shelter
Oct
1
Midtown, Donation

*Date Change!* Baby Supply Distribution in a Midtown Shelter

  • Thursday, October 1, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Monthly Midtown Baby Supply

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Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support!
Sep
28
Midtown

Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support!

  • Monday, September 28, 2026
  • 3:00 PM 4:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on 9/28 from 3-4:30 PM at a library in Midtown East to help neighbors work through the housing search process! A brief training and reference materials will be provided.

Volunteers will work one on one with shelter residents as they navigate making accounts, uploading documents, applying for housing, and finding housing websites. This is also a great place to learn a little more about the process of moving between shelter and housing!

RSVP using the button below (location upon RSVP).

RSVP
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Volunteers Needed to Help With Weekly Language Learning Classes at a Midtown Shelter!
Sep
14
to Sep 30
Midtown

Volunteers Needed to Help With Weekly Language Learning Classes at a Midtown Shelter!

  • Mon, Sep 14, 2026 12:00 PM Wed, Sep 30, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are looking for an additional Spanish, French, or Arabic speaking volunteer to help out with weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Mondays and Tuesdays from 12pm-1pm.

Our upcoming dates for September are: 8/8, 8/14, 8/15, 8/21, 8/22, 8/28, & 8/29

If you are available to help at any of these sessions, please email Shaili at shaili@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support!
Aug
31
Midtown

Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support!

  • Monday, August 31, 2026
  • 3:00 PM 4:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on 8/31 from 3-4:30 PM at a library in Midtown East to help neighbors work through the housing search process! A brief training will be provided.

Volunteers will work one on one with shelter residents as they navigate making accounts, uploading documents, applying for housing, and finding housing websites. This is also a great place to learn a little more about the process of moving between shelter and housing!

RSVP using the button below (location upon RSVP).

RSVP
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August Baby + School Supply Distribution for Families in Midtown Shelter
Aug
27
Midtown, Donation

August Baby + School Supply Distribution for Families in Midtown Shelter

  • Thursday, August 27, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

August Midtown Baby Supply

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Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown
Aug
4
to Aug 25
Midtown

Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown

  • Tue, Aug 4, 2026 12:00 PM Tue, Aug 25, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, need an additional volunteer who speaks some Spanish or French. Our upcoming dates are 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, & 8/25.

If you can help, email Shaili at shaili@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support!
Jul
27
Midtown

Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support!

  • Monday, July 27, 2026
  • 3:00 PM 4:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on 7/27 from 3-4:30 PM at a library in Midtown East to help neighbors work through the housing search process! A brief training will be provided. Volunteers will work one on one with shelter residents as they navigate making accounts, uploading documents, applying for housing, and finding housing websites! RSVP using the button below (location upon RSVP).

RSVP
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July Baby Supply Distribution for Families in Midtown Shelter
Jul
23
Midtown, Donation

July Baby Supply Distribution for Families in Midtown Shelter

  • Thursday, July 23, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

July Midtown Baby Supply

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Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown
Jul
7
to Jul 28
Midtown

Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown

  • Tue, Jul 7, 2026 12:00 PM Tue, Jul 28, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, need an additional volunteer who speaks some Spanish or French. Our upcoming dates are 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, & 7/28.

If you can help, email Shaili at shaili@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support!
Jun
29
Midtown

Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support!

  • Monday, June 29, 2026
  • 3:00 PM 4:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on 6/29 from 3-4:30 PM at a library in Midtown East to help neighbors work through the housing search process! A brief training will be provided. Volunteers will work one on one with shelter residents as they navigate making accounts, uploading documents, applying for housing, and finding housing websites! RSVP using the button below (location upon RSVP).

RSVP
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Arts in Midtown!
Jun
25
Midtown

Arts in Midtown!

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at a shelter in Midtown East for an evening of painting and getting to know your neighbors on Thursday, 6/25 at 7pm! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP.

RSVP using the button below!

Questions? Email shaili@openheartsinitiative.org

RSVP
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NEW DATE: Neighbors Meeting Neighbors in Midtown
Jun
25
Midtown

NEW DATE: Neighbors Meeting Neighbors in Midtown

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
  • The Anagram public plaza (north side of E. 28th St between Madison and 5th Ave) New York, NY (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Building stronger neighborhoods starts with getting to know each other! Join Midtown Open Hearts for an informal hangout bringing together housed neighbors & neighbors living in supportive housing.

We’ll have coffee, snacks, games, and conversation!

Drop by on Thursday, June 25 between 4pm and 6pm at The Anagram Public Plaza (on the north side of E. 28th St, between Madison Ave and 5th Ave).

All are welcome, and folks who live or work nearby (in the NoMad or Flatiron area) are especially encouraged to stop by! RSVP is encouraged but not required. RSVP using the button below!

Questions? Email Jayme at jayme@openheartsinitiative.org.

RSVP
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Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown
Jun
16
to Jun 30
Midtown

Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown

  • Tue, Jun 16, 2026 12:00 PM Tue, Jun 30, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, need an additional volunteer who speaks some Spanish or French. Our upcoming dates are 6/16, 6/23, & 6/30.

If you can help, email Shaili at shaili@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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Monthly Baby Supply Distribution for Families in Midtown Shelters
Jun
11
to Jun 25
Midtown, Donation

Monthly Baby Supply Distribution for Families in Midtown Shelters

  • Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 PM Thu, Jun 25, 2026 5:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

June Midtown Baby Supply

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Painting in Midtown! (5/28)
May
28
Midtown

Painting in Midtown! (5/28)

  • Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at a shelter in Midtown East for an evening of painting and getting to know your neighbors on Thursday, 5/28 at 7pm! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP.

RSVP using the button below!

Questions? Email shaili@openheartsinitiative.org

RSVP
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Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown
May
26
Midtown

Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown

  • Tuesday, May 26, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Mondays & Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, need an additional volunteer who speaks some Spanish or French. If you can help with this, email Shaili at shaili@openheartsinitiative.org. 

Please note, this week’s Monday session is cancelled due to Memorial Day!

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Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown
May
11
to May 12
Midtown

Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown

  • Mon, May 11, 2026 12:00 PM Tue, May 12, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Mondays & Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, need an additional volunteer who speaks some Spanish or French. If you can help with this, email Shaili at shaili@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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Monthly Baby Supply Distribution for Families in Midtown Shelters
May
7
to May 21
Midtown, Donation

Monthly Baby Supply Distribution for Families in Midtown Shelters

  • Thu, May 7, 2026 2:00 PM Thu, May 21, 2026 5:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

May Midtown Baby Supply

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Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown
May
4
to May 5
Midtown

Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown

  • Mon, May 4, 2026 12:00 PM Tue, May 5, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Mondays & Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, need an additional volunteer who speaks some Spanish or French. If you can help with this, email Shaili at shaili@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support
Apr
27
Midtown

Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support

  • Monday, April 27, 2026
  • 3:00 PM 4:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on 4/27 from 3-4:30 PM at a library in Midtown East to help neighbors work through the housing search process! A brief training will be provided. Volunteers will work one on one with shelter residents as they navigate making accounts, uploading documents, applying for housing, and finding housing websites! RSVP using the button below (location upon RSVP).

RSVP
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Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown
Apr
27
to Apr 28
Midtown

Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown

  • Mon, Apr 27, 2026 12:00 PM Tue, Apr 28, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Mondays & Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, need an additional volunteer who speaks some Spanish or French. If you can help with this, email Shaili at shaili@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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Painting in Midtown!
Apr
23
Midtown

Painting in Midtown!

  • Thursday, April 23, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at a shelter in Midtown East for an evening of painting and getting to know your neighbors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Specific location upon RSVP. (RSVP using the button below!)

RSVP
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Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown
Apr
20
to Apr 21
Midtown

Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown

  • Mon, Apr 20, 2026 12:00 PM Tue, Apr 21, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Mondays & Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, need an additional volunteer who speaks some Spanish or French. If you can help with this, email Shaili at shaili@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown
Apr
13
to Apr 14
Midtown

Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown

  • Mon, Apr 13, 2026 12:00 PM Tue, Apr 14, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Mondays & Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, need an additional volunteer who speaks some Spanish or French. If you can help with this, email Caroline at caroline@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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Monthly Baby Supply Distribution for Families in Midtown Shelters
Apr
9
to Apr 23
Midtown, Donation

Monthly Baby Supply Distribution for Families in Midtown Shelters

  • Thu, Apr 9, 2026 4:00 PM Thu, Apr 23, 2026 5:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Midtown Open Hearts is collecting baby supplies for a monthly distribution to families staying at 2 Midtown shelters! Here’s how to help:

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 shaili@openheartsinitiative.org to coordinate a pickup/drop-off!

Distribute supplies on 4/9 in Midtown East and 4/23 in Midtown West - RSVP using the buttons below!

RSVP for 4/9 in Midtown East
RSVP for 4/23 in Midtown West
PayPal
Purchase from Wishlist
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Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown
Apr
6
to Apr 7
Midtown

Weekly English Language Learning Workshop at a Shelter in Midtown

  • Mon, Apr 6, 2026 12:00 PM Tue, Apr 7, 2026 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our weekly English language learning classes at a shelter in Midtown, which take place on Mondays & Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, need an additional volunteer who speaks some Spanish or French. If you can help with this, email Caroline at caroline@openheartsinitiative.org. 

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