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You’re a Guardian/Nurturer

You care about making sure people’s immediate needs are met.

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Superpowers: Building Relationships, Listening to Others, Locating and Distributing Resources

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.

Guardian/Nurturer, Get Started Here:

Direct Services Near You

Check out the Citywide Directory to find direct services and free resources available in your neighborhood!

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Community Care Guides

These guides explore topics and strategies for taking care of yourself and your community.

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Civic Actions for Guardians/Nurturers

Strengthen Your Guardian/Nurturer Skills

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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Investigator / Researcher

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Organizer / Mobilizer

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Storyteller / Spokesperson

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Upcoming Events

March 14, 2025
Partner Events
Media Detectives Crack the Case of Click Clack Moo!
Developing media literacy and critical thinking skills are essential – and possible – in elementary school when you meet kids where they are. Using the children’s classic Click Clack Moo, Cows that Type, this fun elementary classroom game involves children working together to find clues and recognize misinformation in media sources. While in this inquiry process they must think critically – read, share and analyze findings – to solve the mystery: exactly how did those cows learn to type? Register to gain access here.Created by Inquiring Minds Institute’s student Think Tank, Brooklyn, NY.This event is part of New York Civic Learning Week 2025, hosted by the Center for Educational Equity within the Teachers College of Columbia University. For more information and to register for the online events, click here. 
March 14, 2025
Government Events
Info Session: NYC Commission on Gender Equity and NYC Commission on Human Rights
Join the NYC Commission on Gender Equity and the NYC Commission on Human Rights at the Brooklyn Public Library Central location. New Yorkers can learn about available resources, including Menopause at Work, the End Street Harassment resource guide, the Gender-Based Violence Toolkit, and know your rights information for workers, immigrants, housing, and the NYC Human Rights Law.
March 17, 2025
Partner Events
Weaving stories from the margins: women’s movements against violence
WEAVE Collective is thrilled to invite you to an inspiring event bringing together researchers and activists from Australia, India, South Africa, and Nicaragua. Together, we will launch a groundbreaking website showcasing research on historic patterns of violence and resistance in these countries. Dive into rich insights and reflections on how feminist movements have driven change and continue to address violence against women and girls (VAWG) at local, national, and global levels. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with policymakers, donors, government leaders, and activists shaping the future of gender justice. Join the conversation and be part of the movement!Register here. 
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