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Seeing God’s Grace at Dream Center NYC
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Seeing God’s Grace at Dream Center NYC

I moved to New York City for a new job. I wanted to keep myself grounded and remind myself that the New York experience I get to enjoy is not everyone’s experience. 

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Dave, Dedicated HFNY Volunteer
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Dave, Dedicated HFNY Volunteer

Dave Park is a Hope for New York volunteer who has been serving with our affiliates for years!

Lent Helps Us Focus on What’s Important
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Lent Helps Us Focus on What’s Important

Lent has traditionally been a liturgical season of ‘alms-giving’, where we let go of our own desires and focus on the needs of others, especially the poor and needy.

How Volunteering Transformed My Life
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How Volunteering Transformed My Life

Volunteering and engaging volunteers as part of my full-time work at The Bowery Mission stems from my own turbulent experiences in New York City.

How God Challenged Me to Serve at City Relief
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How God Challenged Me to Serve at City Relief

The hardships that the homeless face in my community has had a tight hold on my heart and conscience ever since I was a kid. During college and in my first few years in New York City, I had opportunities to serve or volunteer, but for many reasons, I did not commit to them.

Yes, Volunteering Does Matter, And Here’s Why
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Yes, Volunteering Does Matter, And Here’s Why

Before I joined the staff at Hope for New York, I was a volunteer. I signed up to serve breakfast on Mondays at St. Paul’s House, a food pantry and soup kitchen in Hell’s Kitchen.

‘God Is at the Center of Everything at Expect Hope’
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‘God Is at the Center of Everything at Expect Hope’

We asked young mom Bethany Barnes to share and expand on her experience volunteering at Expect Hope.

How Serving Deepened My Pastoral Connection to New York City
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How Serving Deepened My Pastoral Connection to New York City

My wife, Celine, and I first served our city through Hope for New York eight years ago, when we volunteered with All Angels’ Church with our Community Group. Together, we committed to serving with All Angels’ on Sunday evenings once a month. This was an incredible experience for us to not only serve the Upper West Side neighborhood but also come together as a community.

COVID-19 Stories of Hope (Volume Two)
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COVID-19 Stories of Hope (Volume Two)

Once a week, we’ll share brief stories from our affiliates who are still serving communities across the five boroughs. Our affiliates will provide updates on how COVID-19 has changed their programs and services, and how they’re remaining hopeful about God continuing to work in our city. Also: Read Stories of Hope: Volume One Share your own Stories […]