New York City Relief
New York City Relief (NYCR) exists to connect people in need with help and hope. NYCR serves communities throughout the Metro New York region through two outreach programs:
The Relief Buses - Two converted school buses contain a food service unit and counseling/referral offices equipped with caring staff and a database of 550 resources. The Relief Buses currently visit outreach sites in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.
The Hope Center - A community resource center to serve Elizabeth, New Jersey and Union County in partnership with local churches. The Center offers crisis counseling, a weekly food pantry, referrals to community resources, and Christ-centered 12-step substance abuse support groups.
| Opportunities: | Serve meals; Distribute resource information | |
| Location: | Location varies | |
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| Website: | http://www.nycr.org |
Flexible Volunteer Opportunities:
Relief Bus - Participate in street outreach to the homeless, substance abusers, and abandoned of our city by:
1) interacting, praying with, and counseling people in need
2) distributing literature or scripture materials
3) serving food through the Relief Bus Kitchen
This is a great opportunity for both individuals and for 10-15 people groups! The buses station in Manhattan, Brooklyn, S. Bronx, N. Bronx and Harlem on different dates.
Occurs from 10:00am to 2:00pm on the second Saturday of each month (S. Bronx and Bushwick locations)
For complete bus schedule and locations, visit Visit http://www.nycr.org/calendar/calendar.php
For more information contact
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