Times are tough, but New York City is tougher.
It's a challenging time all over the country, and it feels even harder and more painful right now in New York City. We're feeling that too. We've all still got a ways to go to overcome this crisis, but we know that New York will also be a beacon of hope to the world. Just as sure as we’re facing challenging times now, so too will we roll up our sleeves and heal, rebuild, and recover with that tenacity and grit you can only find in New York City.
Working together, even as we practice social distancing and follow the CDC's and the Health Department's guidelines, we know we'll get through this. Check out the projects below that are crowdfunding right now to respond to this crisis, or, start your own project.
Double your donations
Please note that you cannot participate in two match funds at the same time, but if you exhaust one fund and are eligible for another you may then participate in an additional match fund opportunity. Matches are first-come, first-served until funds are exhausted.
NYC COVID-19 Neighborhood Relief Fund
When you crowdfund for a project that provides relief for low-income neighbors who might be hardest hit by this crisis, we'll match up to $8,000 and we'll waive our fiscal sponsorship and platform fees. Relief projects should be led or co-led by residents of the neighborhoods that projects take place in, and/or people personally affected by the issues the project addresses. Project leaders should have strong relationships with the communities they plan to serve.
Eligible projects include providing essential emergency supplies like food, baby supplies, medication and more; Providing masks, gloves, and other protective gear to low-wage essential workers; providing tech and internet access to those that need them; offering affordable health services like prenatal care, trauma counseling, and mental health services; learn more about eligibility for this program here.
NYC COVID-19 Just Recovery Match Fund
It isn't a secret that when crisis hits, Black communities often bear the brunt of the impact, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. In many ways, COVID-19 is simply exposing the many racial inequities that have long existed in our nation. That means that our response to it has to be informed by racial equity, and we want to lend a hand. It isn't a secret that when crisis hits, Black communities often bear the brunt of the impact, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. In many ways, COVID-19 is simply exposing the many racial inequities that have long existed in our nation. That means that our response to it has to be informed by racial equity, and we want to lend a hand. Get up to $8,000 in donations matched, dollar-for-dollar.
Healthy Neighborhoods Challenge
The Healthy Neighborhoods Challenge supports everyday neighbors (that's you!) as they take an active role in creating a culture of health in neighborhoods across New York State. Any project that helps to create a culture of health in your community can be eligible. These can include projects that address the impacts of COVID-19 in your community; improve street safety; add greenery; improve access to affordable healthy food; promote walking, biking, or exercise; educate your neighbors about healthy choices; and much more. When you crowdfund with ioby to raise the money you need to launch a project that boosts your community's health, we'll double your donations dollar-for-dollar up to $8,000.
Projects currently crowdfunding
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6&B Garden Kids Cookin' Up Community & Culture: “Community Greens Food Justice Project; Learn, Grow, Share, EAT”
Gathered around food we build community. Community youth and neighbors will learn hands-on growing, cooking, & share cultural recipes using locally sourced food. Food grown will be donated to meet local food need.
NEEDS: $0 of 4,025 + Volunteers -
We Run Brownsville
We Run Brownsville is a walk/run wellness program exculsively for women that is designed to prioritize individual care through the lens of collective responsibility and active community activism.
NEEDS: $0 of 2,845 -
The Gowanus Atlas
The Gowanus Atlas is an analytical community planning tool that visualizes and gives voice to the complex urban, ecological, and sociological issues facing a culturally diverse neighborhood undergoing rapid change.
NEEDS: $0 of 22,975 + Volunteers -
Clean ups and services at Rainey Park
To establish a local park group, along our core programming around economic development and civic engagement as mutually reinforcing efforts to create a strong, vibrant community around Rainey Park and in the Bronx.
NEEDS: $0 of 2,095 + Volunteers -
The South Bronx Farmers Market - New Market Day
We are launching our first mid-week market to serve our community. We need funds to help cover costs for supplies and staffing, who are essential in facilitating SNAP/EBT sales and ensuring that the market runs smoothly.
NEEDS: $0 of 10,335 + Volunteers -
Music on the Inside for young people at Rikers Island
Be a jazz hero — Help us bring the rehabiliative power of music to young men and women at Rikers.
NEEDS: $0 of 3,421 -
A Truck for the Trees!
The money raised will allow us to transport volunteers, tools, plants and compost to numerous gardens and tree pits throughout the Watershed.
NEEDS: $0 of 27,230 + Volunteers -
AdaptAbility
We will provide adaptive bikes to 4-5 children a year by raising $10,000 in 2017. Every dollar contributed goes toward the cost of buying bikes and spreading the word to enlarge our community of supporters.
NEEDS: $0 of 9,679 -
The CLIMB Chronicles Round 2
Please help us to share our story and to inspire others to CLIMB in their neighborhood and spread the joy!
NEEDS: $815 of 1,115 -
Electric Car
Build an Electric vehicle for the delivery of raw ice cream. A local ice cream manufacturer in New York.
NEEDS: $2,100 of 2,160 -
The PS 68 Garden of Unity - Native Plant Project
The Native Plant Project will help restore pollinator habitats to the Northeast Bronx by installing native plants within our new vegetable garden on the PS 68X campus, Bronx, NY, 10466.
NEEDS: $634 of 670 -
Eagle Slope Community Garden: A place for the community to learn, grow, relax and enjoy nature and healthy living.
We would like to repair the existing garden beds and add new ones, and also build an archway.
NEEDS: $0 of 1,632
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