New York Cares is New York City’s leading volunteer organization.  Founded in 1987, New York Cares enables 43,000 volunteers each year to serve on hands-on volunteer projects benefiting almost 1,000 social service agencies, homeless shelters, public schools, and other deserving organizations.  Last year, New York Cares volunteers helped 450,000 New Yorkers in need.  For more information visit www.newyorkcares.org.