In the midst of COVID-19, it's important to not lose sight of those who are being deeply and most adversely impacted

We are working to continue to provide ways for individuals and organizations to support, bless and serve their communities in the midst of all that we are facing as a city and nation

Serving our homeless and shelter/transitional housing brothers and sisters

We need to make sure that those who need shelter and housing in this time, are being properly and adequately cared for. Sign this petition put together by Neighbors Together Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders (VOCAL-NY) Picture the Homeless and others to ensure fair, healthy and safe housing

NYC Department of Homeless Services have told us that families in shelters and transitional housing would love board games. You can donate new and used board games [making sure that all the pieces are there] Email us for more details

Supporting the formerly incarcerated

Exodus Transitional Community is asking the community to help them as they support people being released from Rikers Island
Many criminal justice reform organizations are fighting to release people from NY jails and prisons during the COVID-19 crisis, and they need our help to provide clothing, hygiene, and health and safety products to released men, women, non-binary people, and kids.
You can find out more about how to help HERE

Advocate for Summer Employment for Students

News broke recently that the Mayor is completely eliminating the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) this year. SYEP is an essential city program that provides jobs to 75,000 young people every summer.
Teens Take Charge NYC is organizing advocacy actions to call the city to reconsider this

Trellis had planned to receive 2 interns from this program that will no longer be the case

You can sign and distribute the petition HERE