Partners and Programs
In which park do most of our environmental projects take place?
Marcus Garvey Park
This color is associated with our Winter Wishes Campaign
Purple
Name the only borough in New York City that is not an island
The Bronx
After volunteering on this many projects, you are eligible to become a Team Leader
3 projects
Name the artist that sings about “Vagabond shoes” in this NYC song
Frank Sinatra
Social-Emotional Learning
How did “Calendar Volunteer” get their name?
We used to hand out a physical calendar for volunteers to sign up on projects
This is New York City's longest street
Broadway
After how many “no-shows” on a project are you de-activated?
3
Name the Beastie Boys song that mentions an NYC Borough in the title
No Sleep Till Brooklyn
What beauty company do we plan large scale days of service with?
L'Oréal
What year was New York Cares Founded?
1987
Name New York City's oldest park
Bowling Green (1733!)
What is the age range for a child to volunteer with New York Cares?
5-13
The artist that is famously known for her song “Empire State of Mind” grew up in this NYC neighborhood
Hells Kitchen
We offer a “Dance and Stroll with Older Adults” Project with this Community Partner
The New Jewish Home
In order to access the K: Drive, you must be connected to this
The VPN
How did “Times Square” get its name?
It used to be home to the The New York Times headquarters
How many hours do you need to volunteer to receive the Presidential Service Award?
at least 100 hours
Which borough is the birthplace of hip-hop legend The Notorious B.I.G. (and is also home to the center of one of our most notable Partners)
Brooklyn (Barclays Center)
This Community Partner received the most backpacks from last year's Stand With Students Campaign
The Salvation Army - Harlem Temple
What color is “New York Cares Red?”
Scarlett Flame
Name the only park in NYC that requires a key for entry
Gramercy Park
This is the number you would call if you have a project emergency on the weekend
(212) 402-1102
Who sings the famous line “I’m an Englishman in New York”
Sting