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Volunteer with the Nassau County Young Democrats and Habitat for Humanity
On Saturday, June 2nd, the Nassau County Young Democrats will be volunteering for Habitat for Humanity on a build in New Cassel and they can use all the help they can get from chapters in the region. As we usher in a new era for the New York State Young Democrats, this is a great opportunity to bring local chapters together for an incredible cause. Here’s the Facebook event – https://www.facebook.com/events/191728390949032/ We’ve been asked to submit names of volunteers by the end of this week. If you’re interested, send an email to Jordan (service@gomyd.com) by Friday at noon. Thanks!
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New York Cares Spring Day
On Saturday, April 21st, MYD will be joining over 5,000 volunteers for New York Cares Spring Day (formerly Hands On New York Day) to clean and revitalize public spaces throughout the city. This is also the third anniversary of the signing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. If you haven’t read it yet, check out a recent blog post – A Call to Serve (ow.ly/1Ju09h) – on the significance of this day. Our team site for this day of service is the Friends of Dag Hammarksjold Plaza, the “Gateway to the United Nations” (ow.ly/1JUnvv). We’ll be rolling up our sleeves to get this historic space ready for the summer. More details to follow about the project. Would you … More >>
A Call to Serve
In April 2009, the President signed the landmark Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, the most sweeping expansion of national service in a generation. By signing this act into law, the President called upon all Americans during a time of recovery and renewal to volunteer their time to help address local needs. MYD has been responding to President Obama’s call to serve in our community. Service is integral to our mission addressing social and economic issues, raising awareness about civic engagement and expanding volunteer opportunities for our members. We had our first community service project of the year on Saturday at a City Harvest Mobile Market in Washington Heights distributing fresh produce to pre-qualified community residents. The Mobile Market is part of City … More >>
This Thanksgiving, Give Back
This Thanksgiving we’ll be doing our part to help fight hunger in New York City. Join us on Saturday, November 19th from 9:30am to 1:30pm as we help sort the Yorkville Common Pantry’s Thanksgiving donations. Spaces are limited, so if you’re interested, make sure you sign up now by filling out this form. The YCP is dedicated to reducing hunger while promoting dignity and self-sufficiency. YCP champions the cause of the hungry through food pantry and meal distribution programs, nutrition education, basic hygiene services, homeless support, and related services. YCP’s community based programs focus on East Harlem and other underserved communities throughout New York City.
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Make a Difference!
MYD has some great community service events coming up next month! Dress for Success Twice a year, DfS hosts a sale in Manhattan/Harlem and sell clothes to all of their partner programs and female clientele, including all those who haven’t yet been suited by Dress for Success. Clients will have the opportunity to purchase suits, professional separates, and accessories at super low prices. MYDers will staff the sale and get a taste of what it feels like to work in retail (for those of us that don’t already know) much like the women of the Living Wage campaign that MYD supports. Saturday, November 5th Shifts 9:45am – 1:00pm 1:00pm – 4:00pm Contact Heather at women@GOMYD.com to sign up. Yorkville Common Pantry … More >>
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MYD Gives Back
For over a hundred years the Bowery Mission has served meals to homeless and hungry New Yorkers. Every Thanksgiving they serve thousands of meals to people in need. It was a real honor for MYD to help them prepare for their yearly event. We painted doors and hallways, organized the clothing donation room and helped prepare food. One ambitious MYD’er even managed to fix a leak in the Bowery restroom! Check out photos from the day:
