We asked a Hope for New York volunteer to share his personal experience attending the Pray March Act protest on Tuesday, June 2, and to share a prayer for our country to recognize and work toward resolving racial injustice.
Our hearts are heavy as we continue to pray, lament and grieve the recent events surrounding racial injustice and violence in our city and country.
During the month of May, our Prayer Guide focuses on the currently and formerly incarcerated incarcerated, including adults and youth. Here is how some of our affiliates have been providing for their communities since March.
This post was written before the Gifted Hands outreach programs were temporarily suspended because of COVID-19. Currently, Gifted Hands has refocused attention on using their emergency financial funding for communities they serve. Here is Melissa's volunteer story.
Launched in 2013, The Hope Exchange is a community of HFNY supporters who are providing for New Yorkers in need through monthly gifts.