Twice each year, more than 11,000 New Yorkers give 60,000 hours of service by helping to transform our city parks, schools and community spaces in all five boroughs, while working alongside their neighbors.

These events give individuals, groups of friends, families, and corporate teams the opportunity to make a difference in just one day, no orientation required. Each Cares Day is a serve-a-thon and critical fundraiser for New York Cares. Volunteers ask friends and family to donate in recognition of their volunteer work. These donations help us run life-changing programs throughout the year.

New York Cares Day Spring

• Join us on April 20th, when 4,000 volunteers get to work cleaning up parks, community gardens, and public spaces throughout the city. You can discover a new park, meet a community gardener, and learn more about the importance of open space and recreation while making a real difference in the community. This event is generously sponsored by HSBC Bank. Register now to participate in New York Cares Day Spring.

New York Cares Day Fall

• Every October, more than 6,000 volunteers paint a brighter future for New York City public school students during our city's largest hands-on volunteer event. They create murals, paint classrooms, and help New York City students express their vision for their future.