Nov. 27, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Freezing winter temperatures are around the corner, and as Brooklynites break out their winter coats and turn up the heat, volunteers are helping the borough’s thousands of feral cats get ready, too. Brooklyn is home to thousands of feral felines, many of whom are used to life as…
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‘A privilege to celebrate’: Maimonides honors 1,600 volunteers for 200,000 hours of service at annual luncheon
Jun. 10, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
Maimonides Health officials gathered on June 5 to honor the extraordinary contributions of 1,600 diverse volunteers who have collectively devoted 200,000 hours of service to the institution.
Calling all Brooklyn gift-giving experts: Birch Family Services calls for toy and clothing donations, gift-wrapping volunteers
Dec. 4, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
All I want for Christmas is you!
‘Supporting those who support others’: Brooklyn nonprofits team up to beautify Bed-Stuy’s historic United Order of Tents
Dec. 1, 2023 By Jada Camille
This Giving Tuesday, two local nonprofits teamed up to give back to a historic Brooklyn organization.
‘Celebrate without worry’: Hundreds of Coney residents dig in at free Thanksgiving luncheon
Nov. 27, 2023 By Jada Camille
A team of neighborhood nonprofits and businesses dished out a free and delicious Thanksgiving meal to hundreds of Coney Island residents at a holiday luncheon on Nov. 22.
‘When Action Meets Compassion’: Maimonides celebrates Summer Youth Employment Program volunteers
Aug. 10, 2023 By Brooklyn Paper
As the first day of school draws closer, Maimonides Health recognized the work of its 400 young summer volunteers in a special ceremony on Aug. 8.
All in this together: Host of humanitarians team up to renovate youth counseling facility
May. 11, 2023 By Jada Camille
The Child Center of New York, a beloved youth counseling organization, revamped the outdoor space of their treatment facility on May 11 — enlisting the help of nearly 100 volunteers to beautify their Crown Heights facility.
Acts of kindness: Brooklynites celebrate Earth Day with spring clean up events
Apr. 25, 2023 By Jada Camille
Brooklynites came together on Earth Day to help clean-up the borough’s streets and parks — helping to beautify Kings County, and protect the environment for everyone.
Ukrainian refugees find much-needed relief from Brighton Beach volunteers
Feb. 23, 2023 By Jada Camille
As the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine approaches, a group of Brighton Beach volunteers continue serving as the first stop for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war zone in need of relief aid.