What We Do Friends in Need Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization with a purpose of helping the less fortunate by providing food, clothing, and wellness programs, as well as working with other organizations dedicated to ending or minimizing hunger and hardship in our community. In addition, we donate food and volunteer time to established shelters and soup kitchens in need of financial and human resources. We also distribute warm clothing and accessories during the cold w …

The New York Flyers was founded in 1989, with the goal of establishing a running club open to individuals of all athletic abilities and experience levels. We have group runs that meet in the mornings and evenings on most days of the week. We are currently the largest running club in New York, with over 600 runners, duathletes and triathletes. The Flyers are the New York Road Runners' official pace leaders for the New York City Marathon training runs. In addition, our social and charitable activi …

Ethan Ruby and Jeremy Schwartz founded Poker4Life in 2005. After hosting many charity poker tournaments at the Park Avenue Country Club in Manhattan, they realized how much of an impact poker can have in the world of charitable giving. Poker4Life was formed to harness The Positive Power of Poker by hosting charity poker tournaments to benefit all non-profit organizations. Our mission is to provide a forum for professional, celebrity and everyday poker players to come together and support causes …

This group is initially intended to provide social opportunities for veterans to get to know each other from all walks of life and backgrounds in the New York City Metro area. As the group grows in membership, we intend to develop concrete ideas and work with other veterans' groups to find veteran-oriented charitable causes and events to support.

… The New York Society for Ethical Culture offers a full schedule of events and activities for everyone including social gatherings, Sunday platforms, weekend and evening lectures, classes, outings, charitable volunteer opportunities, teen leadership programs, and a (non-theistic) Sunday school. Join us at one of our events such as our Foundations of Ethical Culture course, Ethics in Film, Ethics and the Theater, Advocacy Forum, or Socrates Cafe. When considering Ethical New York Meetup events, p …

Did you go to a Jesuit College or University? Want to give back to the community while having fun (remember those service learning projects?)? If so, you are in the right place! We can help hook you into ongoing volunteer projects. We will also meet up twice a year as a large group for big service projects such as refurbishing a school, book/clothing/food drives...your creative ideas are welcome!

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a 501c3 not-for-profit worldwide charitable organization focused on improving the security of application software. Our mission is to make application security visible, so that people and organizations can make informed decisions about true application security risks. Everyone is free to participate in OWASP and all of our materials are available under a free and open software license.

A monthly event for Women's Education Project's {WEP} Circle of Light {CoL} community! Join us to learn about the latest WEP News-written by our students in India-and meet other CoL members, all while... -sipping "of the moment" bevvies and the WEP signature mango cocktail! -enjoying the great outdoors with fun runs, hikes, & picnics during the summer months! Shine a light. Become a member. And, join us for CoL 2nd Thursdays!

… Charities we recommend Each year we select one or more 501(c)(3) charitable organizations to refer for tax-deductible contributions. Please watch this space for this year's selections.     _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Come, learn, enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NYC Beekeeping is an all-volunteer group for beek …

 Dating for a Cause (DFAC) is a charitable dating organization that focuses on bringing philanthropic singles together. It is our hope that by utilizing socially responsible business practices, Dating for a Cause will be able to match good-hearted people together with similar ideas and principles, whether it is helping the poor, preserving the environment, providing food for the hungry, and other noble causes.      Dating for a Cause is committed to donating part of the proceeds towar …

The NYC Charities Group seeks to promote community service and volunteer events in the NYC area. Our events include fundraisers, supporting various charities and non-profit entities, volunteer events and other community service activities. We welcome everyone who is interested in volunteering and giving back to the community. Join us as we mobilize our efforts to promote further good!

This group is for people interested in social goals for business. "Social Goals" may include interests in fair labor practices; fair trade; environmental/sustainability; giving back to communities as well as various charitable causes without operating as a non-profit 501c3. Whether you are interested in developing better corporate responsibility for your employer or business, or starting a new business with social goals built-in, this MeetUp is for you. In addition to networking, we will have re …

Animals Asia Foundation is a Hong Kong-based government-registered animal welfare charity founded by Jill Robinson MBE in 1998. It also has charitable status in the UK, Italy, Germany, the USA and Australia with donations being tax-deductible in these countries. It has additional offices in China. Our NYC support group was formed in July of 2009. Our goal is to support Animals Asia in its mission to improve the lives of all animals in Asia, end cruelty and restore respect for animals Asia-wid …

… The group supports industry and charitable organizations that support a healthy environment, green concepts, renewable and sustainable energy, reuse and reclaiming materials, and the education, development, production, and management of all prior mentioned interests. Through this evolution, we focus on the creative process and the inspired effort of the artists.  NO ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! Only a vested interest in participation, expending energy in the cause of valuing the creative pr …

Welcome to the Room of Requirement, home of the NYDA. We are the New York Chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance. The Harry Potter Alliance is a charitable organization made up of Harry Potter fans to use the messages in the books to fight the Dark Arts in the real world. This is the room where we hone our magical HPA powers, share ideas, and plan our projects. Please feel free to post ideas on the discussion boards. And if you know of a HP related event, or possible fundraising opportunity, feel …

At our Nourishing USA's headquarters in New York City volunteers preform direct service in the community and strive to achieve “nutrition for all”. Nourishing USA is a United States-based non-profit organization. It consists of a nationwide network of more than 2000 community advocates and food rescue organizations that serves in the United States as well as Puerto Rico. It is the nation's leading award winning community food program.The organization supports approximately 500 local charitable …