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It’s hard to look away from the headlines these days. Every day it feels like the country is sliding further into fascism at the hands of billionaire tech bros.
So much is happening which feels out of our control. What we can control is how we act with kindness, and help others in our communities. These resources will hopefully help you begin to tame the dumpster fire around you.
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Touch some grass (with friends!)
Volunteering might seem obvious, but we promise you it can be life-changing. Click on the cards to find out more.
Alright, so you live in NYC. You can probably barely afford your rent as it is. But did you know that nearly one in four New Yorkers live in poverty (that's 2 million people!)? This website allows you to search and filter volunteer opportunities across all five boroughs.
Looking for volunteering resources outside of NYC? Maybe you just want to get out of the house and touch grass without travelling to the city. This site has listings for hundreds of volunteer opportunities across Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties.
Consider reaching out to your local chamber of commerce, non-profits or charity organizations (e.g., food pantries, shelters), pride organizations, community centers, or faith-based organizations. There’s always people in need of help, so stop doomscrolling and get out there!
Mother Earth is calling
In a world that seems to (sometimes literally) be going up in flames, everyone can make a difference. Do what you can to help the environment – click on the cards to find out more.
Climate change is real, and happening around us. It's easy to feel helpless about the state of the planet, but(!) it doesn't have to be that way. This article has tips on how you can make an impact and help the environment through advocacy and action in your community.
Help keep NYC's green spaces clean, vibrant, and welcoming for everyone by volunteering with NYC Parks. This site helps you find volunteer groups in your area, including Queer and POC-focused initiatives.
Want to help keep New York’s environment from turning into a full-blown dumpster fire? Volunteering with the Department of Environmental Conservation can be a good way to get outside and help protect our forests, waterways, and wildlife.
Be an active part of positive change
You might feel like you have no power and no agency right now, but your voice is important. Use it to promote positive, nonviolent change. Click on the cards to find out more.
Maybe you feel like New York (or the entire country's, lol) future is smoldering in flames. Help turn the heat down by getting involved! This site has listings for different events, petitions, and volunteer opportunities across the US.
The NYCLU is, as you might have guessed, the NY branch of the ACLU. Their site has tons of resources on your rights at protests and their work on the frontlines of the country's legal dumpster fires.
Make the Road is the largest progressive grassroots immigrant-led organization in New York. They're out there organizing for a bunch of different issues, including workers rights, environmental and housing justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and more.
Ready to put out more fires? Discover even more resources to keep things under control.
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