Let's Get to Work, New York.

The travel ban has been lifted, and the Mayor’s Office has declared the storm over—but for many New Yorkers, the work of digging out, recovering, and getting back on their feet is just beginning.

This is where caring New Yorkers come in.  

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Over the next several days, New York Cares will continue mobilizing nearly 100 volunteer projects and more than 700 volunteers across the city—from pantry support to ongoing community programs. 

We’re working alongside our partners, City officials, and New York City Emergency Management to help guide how volunteers can show up safely and effectively.

âś‹ Volunteer with Us

🪏 Get Paid to Shovel

đź§Ą Spread Warmth

🦺 Express Interest in Citywide Recovery

đź’° Make a Gift to New York Cares

Ways to Show Up for Our City

âś‹ Volunteer with us 

Our projects are back up and running. Community partners are reopening and experiencing increased demand in the aftermath of the storm—and they need extra hands now more than ever.

Sign up to volunteer and help power NYC forward.

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🪏 Get paid to shovel

Get paid to shovel with the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY)—and, if you wish, donate your earnings to New York Cares or another charity of your choice.

Shovel snow

đź§Ą Support the Coat Drive

Thousands of families are still facing dangerously low temperatures. Every coat makes a difference. Help us keep New Yorkers warm.

Donate coats 

🦺 Sign Up for Storm Relief Efforts

Want to be part of broader recovery efforts as needs continue to emerge? Share your information and we’ll reach out as new opportunities become available.

Our team will add you to our Disaster Response list to ensure you receive the most up to date notifications for ways volunteers can support citywide relief efforts.

đź’° Make a Gift to Support Essential Programs

Your donation fuels essential volunteer programs—ensuring we can mobilize quickly, support our partners, and meet urgent needs when New York needs it most.