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👉 Give today to support older New Yorkers who rely on Project FIND.

Help older New Yorkers facing homelessness and isolation this Giving Tuesday.

An older New Yorker is going to sleep on the street tonight and you can help change that.

This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking our NYC neighbors to support Project FIND, a nonprofit that provides food, housing support, and life-saving outreach for low-income and homeless older adults across Manhattan. Many of the people we serve are aging alone, without family, and facing daily uncertainty.

Last year, Erick came to us after months of living on the streets.
He had no ID, no warm clothes, no support system. Through Project FIND’s Homeless-In Reach program, he received meals, essential items, help securing his vital documents, and the emotional support he needed to rebuild his life. Today, Erick has stability, community, and hope.

Find out what's happening in Upper West Sidefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Stories like Erick's are happening every day in our city.
Right now:

  • Over 1,000 older adults rely on Project FIND weekly
  • Hundreds of older New Yorkers are battling homelessness
  • Nearly 20% face food insecurity

Project FIND provides:
• Hot meals and nutrition programs
• Wellness classes and social activities
• Street outreach for homeless older adults
• Affordable housing & supportive services
• A safe, welcoming community where older adults can thrive

Find out what's happening in Upper West Sidefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

What your Giving Tuesday gift provides:
• $25 – A warm meal + wellness check
• $50 – A day of programs that reduce isolation
• $100 – Emergency essentials for someone transitioning out of homelessness
• $250 – A week of meals for an older neighbor

This is our most important fundraising day of the year.
Every gift today keeps an older New Yorker safe, supported, and seen.

👉 Donate now and help us reach our Giving Tuesday goal before midnight. Every dollar truly matters.
👉Giving Tuesday 2025 - Project FIND

If you can’t give, please share — you may inspire someone who can.

Thank you, NYC, for standing with our older neighbors.

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