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The Civic Guardian/Nurturer is someone who acts as the support system for their community and individuals who may be struggling. They are usually introspective, thoughtful, and often come up with ways to promote community well-being.

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Civic Actions for Guardians/Nurturers

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Find Your Community Board and Attend a Meeting

Your local board is a great place to meet neighbors and collectively organize to make change in your community. Find your community board and other information about the districts you live in through the NYC Boundaries Map.

Get Involved with Your Mutual Aid Network

Mutual aid is about neighbors helping neighbors. Groups dedicated to providing aid and resources to community members exist in many NYC neighborhoods. Discover how to join a mutual aid group or set up your own group to build relationships, collaborate with neighbors, and support your community through MutualAid.nyc.

Volunteer with New York Cares

New York Cares is the largest volunteer organization in NYC offering hundreds of opportunities to volunteer in all five boroughs from serving meals to teaching children how to play chess.

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Upcoming Events

February 9, 2025
Partner Events
Brooklyn and the Abolitionist Movement – Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with NYC Parks! Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk discussing Brooklyn’s significant history to the abolitionist movement in the United States. Located at the corner of Furman and Old Fulton streets in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1. Click here for more information. 
February 9, 2025
Partner Events
Seneca Village – Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with NYC Parks! Learn about the lives of Seneca Village’s residents in the 1800s and the community’s place in pre-Central Park. The tour begins on West 81st Street and Central Park West. An Urban Park Ranger will explain the the history of the area. Seneca Village was a 19th-century settlement of predominantly African American landowners in what is now Central Park, Manhattan. Founded in 1825 by free Black Americans, it grew to include about 225 residents, three churches, two schools, and three cemeteries, later also housing Irish and German immigrants. The community was forcibly displaced in 1857 through eminent domain for the creation of Central Park. Rediscovered through historical research and archaeological digs, the site has been commemorated with exhibitions and signage, including efforts by the Seneca Village Project and the Central Park Conservancy to honor its legacy.Click here for more information.
February 10, 2025
Government Events
Meet the Midwife – Brooklyn Neighborhood Health
Learn about midwives, their benefits, and how to access midwifery care. Hosted at the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center by the NYC Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness. Instructor: Safiya Hassan is a licensed certified nurse midwife. She is the owner of N-Diya Center for Healing, and the Divine Deliveries Center for Reproductive Health and Childbirth with 30 years experience in the health field.Event Sponsor: NYC DOHMH Family Wellness Suite: A safe, welcoming and supportive space for women and their families to connect to community resources and city agency services for support. Visitors can get help avoiding eviction, enrolling in health insurance and finding a job.Register for the event here.
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