Dr. Dave Ores: Removing barriers to care
When people visit Tompkins Square Park, they can take in the fresh air, run their dog around —…
David Speciner: ‘It’s not a heavy lift’
David Speciner’s time helping the Food Bank for NYC starts well before he gets to the nonprofit’s Harlem…
Emily Krupnick: A game of giving
Emily Krupnick is anything but lax in her praise for these athletes. “Over the last six months since…
John Adrian: Beating the volunteering drum
The Staten Island Philharmonic is adventure-ready ahead of their next show but there’s one crucial piece that will…
Dessa Carroll: Turning a new page
These kids aren’t quite ready for elementary school yet, but they are getting a head start as they…
Nico Silva: Chess and cheer
Chess can be a stressful game. But when Nico Silva gets into it, he is ready to go.…
Emily Skalet: An animal’s best friend and video producer
Emily Skalet is a content creator with a “purrrpose.” She hopes to help cats at the Animal Care…
Letisha Gary: Delivering food and kindness
Packing food for others is personal to Letisha Gary. “When I was younger, I had challenges with food…
Chris Allieri: Helping city plovers soar
Beachgoers aren’t the only ones enjoying Jacob Riis Park this summer — the piping plovers are as well.…
Robert Urban: Creating street corner gardens
In a city teeming with people, Robert Urban takes this time to be by himself at the intersection…
Stu Lahn: An unofficial mayor
For years, Stu Lahn has been a familiar face at JASA’s Club 76 Older Adult Center on the…
Sarah Bennett: The Harlem Stories Project
On a spring night, this is not a school auditorium — it’s Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. Its imaginary…