Join survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) also known as female circumcision. And supporters against the practice as we discuss FGM in New York and the world. And, come together to put an end to this practice that mutilates a girl every 16 seconds. There are currently 140 million mutilated women worldwide, over 300,000 of them are in the United States. We are a small group. So, we will be concentrating on how to find and publicize solutions to preventing FGM. If you know of any successe …

Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson This group is dedicated to people who work or aspire to work at a non-profit organization.  Getting to know one another through volunteering, charity events, seminars, or just learning from each other can be a life enriching process.  Please help bring more awareness to the public of opportunities where we as a group can make an impact to our community and friends. Most of all, sh …

Value is absolute. Economic, environmental and social components exist. Blending of all three will create a better world. -MG The Social Good For Profit meetup is a forum for passionate people working to make the world a better place through business. Our mission is to foster discussion, surface big ideas and provide a network of support for social entrepreneurs, thought leaders, investors, professionals and students involved in the "for profit for purpose" space. Our members believe that blendi …

There are lots of volunteering opportunities around the city but it isn't always the easiest thing to become involved. This group aims to provide a variety of opportunities that are fun and meaningful so that you can easily support a cause you're interested in. We'll do the legwork of contacting the organizations and all you have to do is donate your skills and time. Let volunteering motivate you to try new things! This meetup is in its early stages, so any and all help is appreciated! If you k …

The Brighter Future Society (BFS) is a group of motivated young professionals who are committed to promoting the mission of the YAI Network through social service. YAI is a Manhattan-based not-for-profit organization that provides serviBy volunteering in programs or out in the community alongside YAI program participants, BFS members cultivate relationships, raise much-needed funds and support our goal of true community inclusion. BFS members have a wide range of professional backgrounds in publ …

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Join Us! This group is for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who seek success and enjoy helping others. Whether you've just started college or your getting ready to retire, if you believe in having fun, learning, traveling, and helping others succeed, then I encourage you to join us. The plan is to have a mix of social and educational events to allow us to have fun and grow our professions through networking, while at the same time volunteering to help those in need. I started …

Store | Donate |About Us| Chapters | Mama Doll | The Doll Test | Programs | Commercials | Present & Past Honorary Dolls | Walmart & Hue Recognition by President Obama | Georgia Proclaims Black Doll Affair Day Hello, B'huetiful! Thank hue for boarding The Black Doll Affair of New York / New Jersey! What a wonderful new journey you've just begun! This NY/ NJ Meetup is where Dolls board The Black Doll Affair movement and begin their b'huetiful experience! In our world headquarters Meetup at: …

This group are for entrepreneurs that think outside the box! They see what they want and they go for it! We will be a social network that will be able to meet other entrepreneurs, share ideas, and give advice based on our experience. We will give information on how to get start up financing and how to do a business plan. We want people that are thinking about starting their own business and people that already have their business so that way, we can have a balance. I want it to be a fun social n …

Events for the men and women involved in the fundraising and fun of Bare Naked Bake Sale. Our goal is to use nude-themed photography, topless outings and burlesque events to help non-profits and do good deeds around NYC.

With short notice we go out and do good things like give blood, walk sheltered dogs, plant a tree...and then have a beer. Space is limited.

The mission of the Washington Park Association (WPA) is to work with the community to revitalize, maintain, and protect Washington Park in Hudson County, New Jersey and promote its use through the development of programs and activities that enhance the quality of life of park users and local residents.

We are volunteer group that teaches tennis as a platform for mentoring and community building to at-risk youth in four public housing communities in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Every Saturday from 12:30 - 3:00, May-October, we literally bring tennis to the kids by setting up temporary tennis courts within their communities. Each community comprises a tennis "club", with its own team jersey, and volunteer group. At the end of each season we put on a tennis jamboree with free T-shirts, trophies, and BBQ. …

This group was inspired by "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide" by Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. The Half the Sky Movement is cutting across platforms to ignite the change needed to put an end to the oppression of women and girls worldwide. The key to economic progress lies in unleashing women’s potential. They make clear how so many people have helped to do just that, and how we can each do our part. Throughout much of the world, the greatest unexploited eco …

Rally Downtown was created after Superstorm Sandy struck New York City in order to help small businesses get back on their feet. Nearly every business lost a week of revenue, inventory and other assets. Sales have still not bounced back for those lucky enough to have survived intact and reopen their doors. ​ Currently, Rally helps drive traffic to small businesses in creative ways, and is committed to donating a minimum of 10% of their revenue to local non profit organizations. The commercial ch …

Based on the Collaborate for Africa groups, Collaborate for Haiti aims to bring together non-profit groups, aid workers, and others whose common goal is to aid Haiti in a grassroots, sustainable manner. Featuring one presenter a month, our group meetings will try to problem-solve the challenges we face by sharing our resources and experience. And of course, we'll have a potluck.

WebThriftStore's New York Community Meetup brings together the top donors, buyers, charity partners, and other members of the WebThriftStore community. Our meetups will be focused on bringing people together, sharing ideas and passions, and having a great time with each other. WebThriftStore is an online thrift that allows any non-profit to run an online thrift store without holding inventory, and with no financial risk. WebThriftStore turns unneeded stuff into cash for charities, tax deduction …

Are you interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and ethical business? Are you a professional in this field, blogger, student, academic or supporter? Do you want to learn more, explore new ideas, start or boost a career in this field? Then our Meetup group is for you! Join and become an active member by attending our events and networking with other professionals who share your interest in CSR. We develop opportunities to learn and get inspired, present and showcase …

Networking events designed for the single and multiple family office professionals in mind.

Make your next trip MEANINGFUL! Attend Meetups and happy hours, learn how to travel responsibly and make a difference. Meet fun, involved, interesting people. Share with us YOUR story about the meaningful things YOU already do! With 20 years of experience spanning 75 countries, we offer enriching responsible, meaningful trips and adventure & volunteer travel to the world's most exciting international destinations. In addition to offering the best in sights, culture, nature and activity - each tr …

This is a group for anyone interested in kicking cancer's butt and creating amazing friendships along the way! Relay For Life is a 12-hour overnight event that allows survivors, caregivers, and participants to come together in the fight against cancer. There are moving ceremonies, fun activities, epic music performances/entertainment, etc. All of the money raised goes towards the American Cancer Society's mission to find a cure, raise prevention awareness, and provide services for patients going …

This group is meant for anyone who enjoys discussing political philosophy, especially the contrast between right-wing and left-wing values, and concepts such as liberty, Americanism, free markets, individualism, happiness, and "clarity over agreement." The meetups will have a somewhat structured agenda but will be fun and interesting. We ask that you have an open mind and be accepting of "idea diversity."

This is a group for anyone working or interested in the pet business / pet fashion industry / pet media industry in the NYC area. There are a fair amount of peeps in the NYC area working in the pet business. It would be great to network in order to share industry insights, increase business and raise the awareness of the pet industry overall. All levels of professionals and businesses are welcome: seasoned executive, mid-level professional, and newbies; small, mid, and large businesses; folks fr …

We facilitate meaningful media making by partnering with local and international NGOs and non-profits. Sometimes called advocacy journalism, citizen journalism, humanitarian media, or just simply documentary film and photography. Our members create stories to help cause positive social change by helping the small organizations who are solving the world's biggest problems and injustices. These meetups serve the purpose of collaborating, educating, socializing, networking, awareness building and …

We've all heard about YCombinator accepting there first non profit startup with https://watsi.org/. We know there is so much good that can be done through these channels and so many smart people out there who are interested in this area. If you're interested in making a real impact or just want to get inspiration from the community come join to discuss how to take humanity into a better future. We are hoping to get people from the non profit community to come and talk and thus new idea's can inc …

Everyone Love coming to MARQUEE nightclub in NYC but hates paying to get in, waiting in line or worse case getting rejected. So to make it easier join my Cris A.C. MARQUEE Group for details advice and tips in getting on my list avoid waiting on line and even getting in FREE!. Note the club is selective, picky and enforce dress code and encourages all guests to come dress to impress and not always in large groups(unless the party is getting bottle service and reserved a table with me first).

Come to our monthly meetings to make conversation and business contacts. Each month each member will have an opportunity to introduce yourself and your product/service. Several times a year we will invite germane guest speakers to address the group and hold mastermind sessions. We all will be working towards making our business into six to eight figures in the next five years. We also believe in giving back to our communities as well, therefore each quarter we will have a fundraising event or ti …

This is a group for current and aspiring investors, entrepreneurs, and supporters of the impact investing field. We gather to hear from professionals with diverse views and discuss opportunities and challenges in the sector with them and each other. It's an exciting time for this growth area in New York City - come be part of the conversation shaping it!