Community Service, New York

How We'll Make a Difference Together
Join approximately 745 Starbucks partners (employees) and customers as we come together to help transform the community around West Harlem's Morningside Park.

The day will kick-off with a special welcome at P.S. 180 - Hugo Newman College Preparatory School. The group will then break into teams and gear up for the day. As a volunteer, you’ll have opportunities to plant and remove invasive species in Morningside and Riverside Parks. You’ll also be able to paint playground equipment and a mural at P.S. 180, conduct light construction work and paint at the Abby House, YouthBuild and Abyssinian Towers senior housing center as well as assemble gift baskets for those in need. All supplies and instructions for completing projects will be provided by HandsOn Network and generationOn, and their local affiliate, New York Cares.

A celebration will take place immediately following to recognize volunteers and honor the day's achievements. Festivities will include lunch, local entertainment and fun photo opportunities with your fellow volunteers.

Schedule for the day (Eastern Time):

• Check-in begins: 8 a.m.
• Welcome: 9 a.m.
• Service projects: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Celebration: 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Rain or Shine, We'll Be There
Events will take place rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Wear clothing that is comfortable and safe, and that you do not mind getting dirty or worn. Outdoor, closed-toe work shoes or running shoes are a must and feel free to bring your favorite pair of work-gloves to round off your attire for the day.

Registration Is Required
Please register to participate as space is limited. This will help us ensure you have a positive volunteer experience. T-shirts will be available at the event for registered participants, so please arrive early for your choice of sizes.

If you can't make this date and time, look for another community service project in your neighborhood, and get involved!

About HandsOn Network, generationOn and New York Cares
HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes 250 HandsOn Action Centers in 16 countries. HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating meaningful change in their communities. Annually, the network delivers approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at $626 million. For more information, please visit www.HandsOnNetwork.org.

generationOn is the global youth service movement igniting the power of all kids to make their mark on the world. Newly created within the Points of Light Institute, generationOn has brought the nation's leading youth service organizations and programs under one umbrella including New York-based Children for Children, The League, Learning to Give, Kids Care Clubs, HandsOn Schools, and HandsOn Network's youth-driven programs. By partnering with teachers, parents, schools, community organizations and businesses, generationOn gives kids the opportunity to see firsthand the issues in their communities and the tools and resources they need to respond and become part of the solution.

New York Cares is New York City's largest volunteer organization. Founded in 1987, New York Cares runs volunteer programs for 1,200 nonprofits, public schools, and city agencies to help meet the critical needs of people living in poverty. New York Cares offers a full range of volunteer opportunities, including helping children learn to read, preparing meals for homeless and housebound people, helping low-income students get into college, delivering job training to unemployed men and women, revitalizing public parks and schools, providing companionship and meals to the elderly, giving coats to those who don't have them, and much more. Last year, New York Cares volunteers helped 400,000 New Yorkers in need. For more information about New York Cares, visit newyorkcares.org.