Open Hearts Initiative
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Open Hearts needs your help filling 400 holiday stockings for families in local shelters!
To donate: openheartsinitiative.org/events/holiday
To help assemble and distribute stockings: openheartsinitiative.org/events/cheer
To donate: openheartsinitiative.org/events/holiday
To help assemble and distribute stockings: openheartsinitiative.org/events/cheer
December 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Open Hearts needs your help filling 400 holiday stockings for families in local shelters!
To donate: openheartsinitiative.org/events/holiday
To help assemble and distribute stockings: openheartsinitiative.org/events/cheer
To donate: openheartsinitiative.org/events/holiday
To help assemble and distribute stockings: openheartsinitiative.org/events/cheer
On Sat, 12/20 at 10:30am, our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter will be distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
On Sat, 12/20 at 10:30am, our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter will be distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
UWS Street Care Kit Distribution! — Open Hearts Initiative
Our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter is distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness. We need volunteers to help distribute kits on the UWS (location upon RSVP)...
openheartsinitiative.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On Sat, 12/20 at 10:30am, our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter will be distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
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Bronx Open Hearts is helping deliver toys & other gifts to families in shelter & supportive housing who have been impacted by incarceration.
How to help: Receive the gift list, donate to our PayPal, wrap gifts, or decorate for the party.
Click the link for more information.
How to help: Receive the gift list, donate to our PayPal, wrap gifts, or decorate for the party.
Click the link for more information.
Holiday Gift Drive for Bronx Neighbors — Open Hearts Initiative
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December 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Bronx Open Hearts is helping deliver toys & other gifts to families in shelter & supportive housing who have been impacted by incarceration.
How to help: Receive the gift list, donate to our PayPal, wrap gifts, or decorate for the party.
Click the link for more information.
How to help: Receive the gift list, donate to our PayPal, wrap gifts, or decorate for the party.
Click the link for more information.
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Douglaston Open Hearts is running a food drive through 12/18 for neighbors at a supportive housing site.
Make sure everyone has a stocked pantry this holiday season by donating: Canned goods, nut butters, rice, and more!
Click the link for more info on how to donate.
Make sure everyone has a stocked pantry this holiday season by donating: Canned goods, nut butters, rice, and more!
Click the link for more info on how to donate.
Douglaston Food Drive — Open Hearts Initiative
Douglaston Open Hearts is collecting shelf-stable food donations for neighbors living in supportive housing nearby! We’re looking for: Canned vegetables Canned fruit Canned fish Canned ...
openheartsinitiative.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Douglaston Open Hearts is running a food drive through 12/18 for neighbors at a supportive housing site.
Make sure everyone has a stocked pantry this holiday season by donating: Canned goods, nut butters, rice, and more!
Click the link for more info on how to donate.
Make sure everyone has a stocked pantry this holiday season by donating: Canned goods, nut butters, rice, and more!
Click the link for more info on how to donate.
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On Sat, 12/20 at 10:30am, our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter will be distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
UWS Street Care Kit Distribution! — Open Hearts Initiative
Our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter is distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness. We need volunteers to help distribute kits on the UWS (location upon RSVP)...
openheartsinitiative.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
On Sat, 12/20 at 10:30am, our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter will be distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
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Midtown Open Hearts is holding a winter edition of our arts workshop on Thurs, 12/18, 7-8pm.
We need volunteers for an evening of cardmaking and getting to know each other. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
To create handmade cards and get to know your neighbors in shelter, RSVP at the link!
We need volunteers for an evening of cardmaking and getting to know each other. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
To create handmade cards and get to know your neighbors in shelter, RSVP at the link!
Collaging in Midtown! — Open Hearts Initiative
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December 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Midtown Open Hearts is holding a winter edition of our arts workshop on Thurs, 12/18, 7-8pm.
We need volunteers for an evening of cardmaking and getting to know each other. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
To create handmade cards and get to know your neighbors in shelter, RSVP at the link!
We need volunteers for an evening of cardmaking and getting to know each other. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
To create handmade cards and get to know your neighbors in shelter, RSVP at the link!
Join Upper East & Upper West Side Open Hearts to bring some holiday cheer to shelters on both sides of the park!
Join us on Saturday, 12/20 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM on the Upper West Side to assemble 400 stockings. We need your help to get this done!
For more info and to RSVP, click the link.
Join us on Saturday, 12/20 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM on the Upper West Side to assemble 400 stockings. We need your help to get this done!
For more info and to RSVP, click the link.
Holiday Stocking Assembly and Distribution for Manhattan Families in Shelter! — Open Hearts Initiative
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Join Upper East & Upper West Side Open Hearts to bring some holiday cheer to shelters on both sides of the park!
Join us on Saturday, 12/20 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM on the Upper West Side to assemble 400 stockings. We need your help to get this done!
For more info and to RSVP, click the link.
Join us on Saturday, 12/20 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM on the Upper West Side to assemble 400 stockings. We need your help to get this done!
For more info and to RSVP, click the link.
Join Upper West Side Open Hearts to distribute winter care kits & host a holiday party for residents of a neighborhood Safe Haven shelter!
RSVP via the link to help create a warm & welcoming holiday celebration for your homeless neighbors on Thursday, 12/18 from 1-3 PM. Address provided upon RSVP.
RSVP via the link to help create a warm & welcoming holiday celebration for your homeless neighbors on Thursday, 12/18 from 1-3 PM. Address provided upon RSVP.
Winter care kit distribution & Holiday Party on the UWS! — Open Hearts Initiative
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December 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Join Upper West Side Open Hearts to distribute winter care kits & host a holiday party for residents of a neighborhood Safe Haven shelter!
RSVP via the link to help create a warm & welcoming holiday celebration for your homeless neighbors on Thursday, 12/18 from 1-3 PM. Address provided upon RSVP.
RSVP via the link to help create a warm & welcoming holiday celebration for your homeless neighbors on Thursday, 12/18 from 1-3 PM. Address provided upon RSVP.
Have you ever searched for a New York City apartment using online tools like StreetEasy or Housing Connect?
Join Midtown Open Hearts on Mon, 12/29, 3-4:30pm in Midtown East to help unhoused neighbors work through the housing search process.
Brief training & exact location upon RSVP. Click below.
Join Midtown Open Hearts on Mon, 12/29, 3-4:30pm in Midtown East to help unhoused neighbors work through the housing search process.
Brief training & exact location upon RSVP. Click below.
Volunteers Needed for Housing Search Tech Support — Open Hearts Initiative
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December 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Have you ever searched for a New York City apartment using online tools like StreetEasy or Housing Connect?
Join Midtown Open Hearts on Mon, 12/29, 3-4:30pm in Midtown East to help unhoused neighbors work through the housing search process.
Brief training & exact location upon RSVP. Click below.
Join Midtown Open Hearts on Mon, 12/29, 3-4:30pm in Midtown East to help unhoused neighbors work through the housing search process.
Brief training & exact location upon RSVP. Click below.
Bronx Open Hearts is helping deliver toys & other gifts to families in shelter & supportive housing who have been impacted by incarceration.
How to help: Receive the gift list, donate to our PayPal, wrap gifts, or decorate for the party.
Click the link for more information.
How to help: Receive the gift list, donate to our PayPal, wrap gifts, or decorate for the party.
Click the link for more information.
Holiday Gift Drive for Bronx Neighbors — Open Hearts Initiative
openheartsinitiative.org
December 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Bronx Open Hearts is helping deliver toys & other gifts to families in shelter & supportive housing who have been impacted by incarceration.
How to help: Receive the gift list, donate to our PayPal, wrap gifts, or decorate for the party.
Click the link for more information.
How to help: Receive the gift list, donate to our PayPal, wrap gifts, or decorate for the party.
Click the link for more information.
Open Hearts is powered by everyday New Yorkers who lend their time, voices, and resources to support neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Donating to OHI is a powerful way to be a part of this work!
Donating to OHI is a powerful way to be a part of this work!
December 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Open Hearts is powered by everyday New Yorkers who lend their time, voices, and resources to support neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Donating to OHI is a powerful way to be a part of this work!
Donating to OHI is a powerful way to be a part of this work!
Douglaston Open Hearts is running a food drive through 12/18 for neighbors at a supportive housing site.
Make sure everyone has a stocked pantry this holiday season by donating: Canned goods, nut butters, rice, and more!
Click the link for more info on how to donate.
Make sure everyone has a stocked pantry this holiday season by donating: Canned goods, nut butters, rice, and more!
Click the link for more info on how to donate.
Douglaston Food Drive — Open Hearts Initiative
Douglaston Open Hearts is collecting shelf-stable food donations for neighbors living in supportive housing nearby! We’re looking for: Canned vegetables Canned fruit Canned fish Canned ...
openheartsinitiative.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Douglaston Open Hearts is running a food drive through 12/18 for neighbors at a supportive housing site.
Make sure everyone has a stocked pantry this holiday season by donating: Canned goods, nut butters, rice, and more!
Click the link for more info on how to donate.
Make sure everyone has a stocked pantry this holiday season by donating: Canned goods, nut butters, rice, and more!
Click the link for more info on how to donate.
On Sat, 12/20 at 10:30am, our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter will be distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
UWS Street Care Kit Distribution! — Open Hearts Initiative
Our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter is distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness. We need volunteers to help distribute kits on the UWS (location upon RSVP)...
openheartsinitiative.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
On Sat, 12/20 at 10:30am, our Upper West Side Open Hearts chapter will be distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
We need volunteers to help distribute these kits! If you can’t make it, you can help by donating.
Click the link to RSVP or donate. Address upon RSVP.
Last week, Lower Manhattan Open Hearts volunteers assembled and distributed street care kits to homeless neighbors near Union Square.
These kits contained important items like mylar thermal blankets, hand warmers, and snack bars.
We’re grateful for all of our volunteers who helped out!
These kits contained important items like mylar thermal blankets, hand warmers, and snack bars.
We’re grateful for all of our volunteers who helped out!
December 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Last week, Lower Manhattan Open Hearts volunteers assembled and distributed street care kits to homeless neighbors near Union Square.
These kits contained important items like mylar thermal blankets, hand warmers, and snack bars.
We’re grateful for all of our volunteers who helped out!
These kits contained important items like mylar thermal blankets, hand warmers, and snack bars.
We’re grateful for all of our volunteers who helped out!
Midtown Open Hearts is holding a winter edition of our arts workshop on Thurs, 12/18, 7-8pm.
We need volunteers for an evening of cardmaking and getting to know each other. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
To create handmade cards and get to know your neighbors in shelter, RSVP at the link!
We need volunteers for an evening of cardmaking and getting to know each other. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
To create handmade cards and get to know your neighbors in shelter, RSVP at the link!
Collaging in Midtown! — Open Hearts Initiative
openheartsinitiative.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Midtown Open Hearts is holding a winter edition of our arts workshop on Thurs, 12/18, 7-8pm.
We need volunteers for an evening of cardmaking and getting to know each other. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
To create handmade cards and get to know your neighbors in shelter, RSVP at the link!
We need volunteers for an evening of cardmaking and getting to know each other. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
To create handmade cards and get to know your neighbors in shelter, RSVP at the link!
We need volunteers to help hand out kits and create a warm party environment at a Safe Haven on Thursday, 12/18 from 1-3pm.
If you’d like to help your neighbors celebrate the holiday season and coming new year, RSVP below (address provided upon RSVP).
#UWSVolunteering
If you’d like to help your neighbors celebrate the holiday season and coming new year, RSVP below (address provided upon RSVP).
#UWSVolunteering
Winter care kit distribution & Holiday Party on the UWS! — Open Hearts Initiative
Upper West Side Open Hearts is excited to distribute winter care kits and host a holiday party for residents of an UWS safe haven! We need volunteers to help hand out kits and create a warm party env...
openheartsinitiative.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We need volunteers to help hand out kits and create a warm party environment at a Safe Haven on Thursday, 12/18 from 1-3pm.
If you’d like to help your neighbors celebrate the holiday season and coming new year, RSVP below (address provided upon RSVP).
#UWSVolunteering
If you’d like to help your neighbors celebrate the holiday season and coming new year, RSVP below (address provided upon RSVP).
#UWSVolunteering
Midtown Open Hearts could use a few volunteers to help with their monthly baby supply distribution at a local shelter Thurs, 12/11, 4-6pm.
We also need volunteers to help transport supplies.
Can’t make it? Make a donation!
To distribute, transport, or donate:
We also need volunteers to help transport supplies.
Can’t make it? Make a donation!
To distribute, transport, or donate:
Monthly Baby Supply Distribution for Families at a Midtown Shelter — Open Hearts Initiative
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December 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Midtown Open Hearts could use a few volunteers to help with their monthly baby supply distribution at a local shelter Thurs, 12/11, 4-6pm.
We also need volunteers to help transport supplies.
Can’t make it? Make a donation!
To distribute, transport, or donate:
We also need volunteers to help transport supplies.
Can’t make it? Make a donation!
To distribute, transport, or donate:
There's still room to join us next Wednesday, December 10th at 6:30pm on Zoom!
Join OHI for our upcoming advocacy workshops! These small, interactive workshops are virtual and totally free.
Thursday 11/20, 6:30-8:30pm: openheartsinitiative.org/events/falla...
Wednesday 12/10, 6:30-8:30pm: openheartsinitiative.org/events/falla...
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Wednesday 12/10, 6:30-8:30pm: openheartsinitiative.org/events/falla...
December 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
There's still room to join us next Wednesday, December 10th at 6:30pm on Zoom!
Lower Manhattan Open Hearts is looking for winter coats for adults - all genders and sizes!
Donate new or lightly used coats to your homeless neighbors!
We’ll be collecting through the week of 12/15. Contact Jayme@openheartsinitiative.org for drop-off information.
For further information:
Donate new or lightly used coats to your homeless neighbors!
We’ll be collecting through the week of 12/15. Contact Jayme@openheartsinitiative.org for drop-off information.
For further information:
Lower Manhattan Winter Coat Drive — Open Hearts Initiative
Lower Manhattan Open Hearts is looking for winter coat donations for adults of all genders in all sizes! Do you have any new or lightly used coats taking up space in your closet? Donate them to your ...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Lower Manhattan Open Hearts is looking for winter coats for adults - all genders and sizes!
Donate new or lightly used coats to your homeless neighbors!
We’ll be collecting through the week of 12/15. Contact Jayme@openheartsinitiative.org for drop-off information.
For further information:
Donate new or lightly used coats to your homeless neighbors!
We’ll be collecting through the week of 12/15. Contact Jayme@openheartsinitiative.org for drop-off information.
For further information:
You can also donate to our PayPal to help fill the kits!
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December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
You can also donate to our PayPal to help fill the kits!
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Join us this Saturday, December 6th!
Join Upper East Side Open Hearts for their monthly Language Exchange on Sat, 12/6, 4-6pm.
English speakers will practice Spanish, Spanish speakers will practice English!
Dinner will be served & games will be provided for children.
Want to practice your language skills? Click the link to RSVP.
English speakers will practice Spanish, Spanish speakers will practice English!
Dinner will be served & games will be provided for children.
Want to practice your language skills? Click the link to RSVP.
Monthly Community Language Exchange/Intercambio - December! — Open Hearts Initiative
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December 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Join us this Saturday, December 6th!
Open Hearts needs your help filling 400 holiday stockings for families in local shelters!
To donate: openheartsinitiative.org/events/holiday
To help assemble and distribute stockings: openheartsinitiative.org/events/cheer
To donate: openheartsinitiative.org/events/holiday
To help assemble and distribute stockings: openheartsinitiative.org/events/cheer
December 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Open Hearts needs your help filling 400 holiday stockings for families in local shelters!
To donate: openheartsinitiative.org/events/holiday
To help assemble and distribute stockings: openheartsinitiative.org/events/cheer
To donate: openheartsinitiative.org/events/holiday
To help assemble and distribute stockings: openheartsinitiative.org/events/cheer
Help us create a warm, festive atmosphere at a holiday cardmaking workshop at a shelter in Midwood.
This event will take place Monday, December 8th, from 3-5pm. Supplies and snacks provided, just bring yourself!
RSVP at the link.
This event will take place Monday, December 8th, from 3-5pm. Supplies and snacks provided, just bring yourself!
RSVP at the link.
Holiday Card Decorating in Brooklyn! — Open Hearts Initiative
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December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Help us create a warm, festive atmosphere at a holiday cardmaking workshop at a shelter in Midwood.
This event will take place Monday, December 8th, from 3-5pm. Supplies and snacks provided, just bring yourself!
RSVP at the link.
This event will take place Monday, December 8th, from 3-5pm. Supplies and snacks provided, just bring yourself!
RSVP at the link.
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Join Lower Manhattan Open Hearts on Thurs, 12/4, 5-6:30pm to assemble & distribute winter street care kits!
We’ll be meeting at a church near Union Square to assemble & distribute in the area.
RSVP or donate wishlist items via the link.
#Streetoutreach
We’ll be meeting at a church near Union Square to assemble & distribute in the area.
RSVP or donate wishlist items via the link.
#Streetoutreach
Street Care Kit Assembly and Distribution in Lower Manhattan — Open Hearts Initiative
Our Lower Manhattan Open Hearts chapter is assembling and distributing care kits to neighbors experiencing street homelessness. We need volunteers to help assemble and distribute kits near...
openheartsinitiative.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Join Lower Manhattan Open Hearts on Thurs, 12/4, 5-6:30pm to assemble & distribute winter street care kits!
We’ll be meeting at a church near Union Square to assemble & distribute in the area.
RSVP or donate wishlist items via the link.
#Streetoutreach
We’ll be meeting at a church near Union Square to assemble & distribute in the area.
RSVP or donate wishlist items via the link.
#Streetoutreach
Join us Monday, December 1st at 7pm!
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Join us Monday, December 1st at 7pm!