GET
INVOLVED
Our work would not be possible without the many volunteers, donors, and supporters who sustain New Alternatives. As a predominately volunteer-driven and community-funded organization, we need you. Whether offering a monetary donation or giving of your time and talent, your contribution will be invaluable and can change the life of a young person in need.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are the foundation of New Alternatives and participate in nearly every aspect of our work. Every week, people from throughout the tristate area help prepare meals, run ongoing client groups, and assist with fundraising activities.
Our greatest need is for kitchen volunteers at our weekly community dinners that are held every Sunday evening from 4–7:30 p.m. To get involved and sign up for shifts, please create a volunteer profile or log in to your volunteer account by using the links below.
Recurring Donations
Your ongoing support with recurring donations is the best way to increase your impact and ensure that our work continues with consistency and financial stability. As a recurring donor you will enjoy:
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Hassle-free donations with automatic payments from your credit or debit card,
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The knowledge that your donation is put to work immediately,
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An annual statement provided for tax purposes, and
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The ability to change or suspend your donation at any time.
To sign up for recurring donations, simply select Monthly when entering your donation amount.
L'Hommage 2024
Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 PM
Join New Alternatives for a night of Celebration... Unity... and Love! L'Hommage celebrates Legendary DJs, Icons, and Music Industry Pioneers all coming together in support and love of LGBTQ+ youth and the importance of carrying the history of our amazing community forward. Music is the LIFE-line that provides the freedom, identification, and acceptance our community has thrived on for decades... the soundtracks of our lives! Event details and tickets available here.
DONATE
Angel List
Our angel list is a list of donors willing to respond to the individual needs of LGBTQ+ homeless youth. Requests range from uniforms for a new job to household items for a first apartment. It is the best way to directly impact the lives of our clients and to assist with emergency necessities. You can sign up below to start receiving emails today. We only send a few requests per month, and you can fulfill them simply by replying to the email.
Hygiene Supplies
New Alternatives collects hygiene supplies and toiletries throughout the year and distributes them to LGBTQ+ homeless youth on a weekly basis. If you would like to join us in providing our clients with the essential items they need for self-care and want to start a toiletries drive, please email us at info@newalternativesnyc.org to confirm what our current needs are. Donated supplies can be brought to Metro Baptist Church at 410 West 40th Street every Sunday from 4–7:00 p.m.
Clothing and Household Items
Due to space constraints, New Alternatives does not accept direct donations of used clothing or household supplies. We have partnered with Out My Closet to provide clothing to our clients on a regular basis and recommend that all clothing donations be directed to them. Please do not send any unsolicited donations to our offices as they will be discarded. For other organizations that will accept similar donations in NYC, we have compiled a list that can be downloaded here.
FUNDRAISE
You can now help New Alternatives raise funds for LGBTQ+ homeless youth. Simply click one of the launch buttons below, create an account, and customize your own fundraising page to support our work today. Instructions can be downloaded here.
