For the fourth consecutive year, WABC-TV is kicking off its 7 Days of Giving campaign on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, with a focus on nonprofit organizations that serve New York City families and neighborhoods. The launch event will be held at the Food Bank for New York City’s Community Kitchen in West Harlem, where volunteers will demonstrate how a single dollar can provide up to 15 meals for those facing food insecurity.
Hunger relief and community kitchens
The Food Bank for New York City is the city’s largest hunger‑relief agency, delivering roughly 100 million meals each year. With an estimated 1.4 million New Yorkers unsure of where their next meal will come from, the organization stresses that every contribution helps sustain nourishing food programs throughout all five boroughs.
Support for survivors and homeless families
The Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic‑violence shelter services and also offers comprehensive assistance to homeless families. URI’s People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) program uniquely shelters victims who cannot abandon their pets, ensuring safety without forcing a heartbreaking choice.
Empowering young writers
826NYC, part of the national 826 Network, nurtures creative expression among youth from underserved communities. Through after‑school writing workshops, the nonprofit helps students develop communication skills and confidence, preparing the next generation of storytellers and leaders.
Theatre and rehabilitation for justice‑involved youth
Drama Club brings theatre and improv to young people impacted by the juvenile justice system. Its Apprentice Program engages fifteen formerly incarcerated participants in paid, weekly workshops that focus on personal growth and professional development.
STEM opportunities for girls
Digital Girl, based in Bedford‑Stuyvesant, provides inner‑city youth—especially girls—with hands‑on STEM education. Since its founding in 2014, more than 6,000 students have learned computer‑science fundamentals, helping close the gender and diversity gap in technology fields.
Accessible ballet training
Ballet and Beyond removes financial barriers for aspiring dancers by partnering with after‑school programs and other nonprofits, delivering high‑quality ballet instruction directly to schools across the city.
Holiday toy drive
The Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots initiative collects new, unwrapped toys and books to distribute to children in need throughout the holiday season. Volunteers will sort and deliver thousands of gifts to local charities, churches, and schools.
WABC-TV encourages viewers to learn more about each organization and contribute by visiting the listed websites. By uniting the community around these causes, the 7 Days of Giving campaign aims to strengthen families, protect vulnerable individuals, and inspire hope throughout New York City.
Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.
