In the spirit of giving thanks and taking time out to remember all the wonderful gifts we have been given, here are 10 things that we at Hope for New York are especially grateful for this season.
Non-profits across the city always see a spike in volunteerism around Thanksgiving, which makes sense. We're reflecting on our gifts—and we want to give back. But the needs persist all year long! So here are 10 ways you can serve AFTER Thanksgiving!
Seanette has shopped at His Toy Store for the kids in her house ever since it first came to the South Bronx in partnership with A House on Beekman. She works at AHOB’s After-School Program, so also volunteers at His Toy Store each year. Her favorite part? The togetherness.
The notion of feeding those who are hungry was not just a message spoken by John the Baptist, and it wasn’t merely an illustration Jesus used to describe the final judgement—it was how Jesus envisioned a life devoted to glorifying God.
Adrienne Heller is a veteran His Toy Store volunteer—so we asked her to share with us what she's learned from serving, why she keeps coming back, and how she's seen God moving in and through this annual Christmas outreach to our neighbors in need across the city.