At myTherapyNYC, our team is grateful to be a part of a vibrant and diverse community. Throughout the year, we provide our therapy services, but we also receive so much from those around us. We are connected to a rich network of wellness and mental health providers. Our clients bring to us their unique perspectives and big hearts. And our greater community engages with us in many ways, including our blogs, webinars, and wellness groups. We are so fortunate to be a part of this community!
As 2021 comes to a close and we move into a new year, we want to spread the love and help support the community we care for so deeply. That is why we have decided to allocate $10,000 to donate to charitable organizations.
We so value you, our community members, that we wanted you to select the organizations that receive these funds. Below you will find a list of the organizations that our community nominated to receive these funds. Thank you to everyone who helped in this process. We wish you the best this holiday season!
Advocates for Children of New York (AFC)
“Advocates for Children of New York works on behalf of children who are at greatest risk for school-based discrimination and/or academic failure due to poverty, disability, race, ethnicity, immigrant or English Language Learner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice systems.” – Don
Ali Forney Center
“Helping lgtbq+ youth to avoid experiencing the suffering of homelessness and not receiving basic care.” – Pierre
Also selected by Anonymous.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
“Many people battle mental health issues privately and don’t receive the resources they need to get better. I recently had a friend pass away due to mental illness issues no one knew he was struggling with. People need more resources.” -Anonymous
ASPCA
“I am an animal-lover and believe in the ASPCA’s root cause as the country’s first humane society working to prevent cruelty to animals and giving them a voice.” – Adam
Backpacks for the Street
“Volunteers of Backpacks for the Street pack items like first aid kits, water, socks, toothpaste and snacks into colorful backpacks and distribute them to the homeless people of New York City. With teams of volunteers, BFTS has helped more than 30,000 unsheltered individuals by providing food and life saving services throughout the COVID pandemic.” – Anonymous
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Selected by Anonymous.
Catholic Guardian Services
“We provide mental health services to high-risk children in the Bronx. Our population is all Medicaid supported families, and many are dealing with extreme poverty. We seek additional funding to increase access to services: e.g., provide other resources such as travel funds for in-person services or devices to attend telehealth.” – Peter
Fight for Flights, Inc
“It brings more awareness to Cancer research with something everybody would enjoy.” – Anonymous
“It’s one of the few organizations dedicated to supporting Black women with breast cancer by providing travel experiences as well as mental health, nutrition and fitness resources. The racial disparities faced by black women are alarming. As the group most likely to die from this disease at every stage, it’s important that African American women are supported.” – Anonymous
“This organization helps support and empower the healing of Black women with breast cancer. Black women with cancer are faced with many racial disparities when it comes to their treatment that they tend not to think about their self care during this journey.” – Anonymous
Also selected by Ace, Jason, and Roland.
Food Bank for NYC
Selected by Anonymous.
Gay Sons and Mothers
“Gay Sons and Mothers is honored to join a proud tradition of preserving and passing along stories that reflect the strengths and struggles related to the formation of sexual identity and sexual expression in the context of the parent-child relationship.” – Joe
GiveDirectly
“Many charity organizations end up being less effective because so much of their funds go toward operating costs. GiveDirectly is a unique charity in that they provide assistance by passing on donated funds to people in poverty. So much of the world’s inequality can be addressed by redirecting money to those who need it and allowing them to decide how it is spent, rather than deciding for them what they need.” – Anonymous
GMHC
“Serving people in the NYC area living with HIV/AIDS.” – Anonymous
Hope for Henry
“My uncle was called the ‘Baltimore Batman.’ He visited hundreds of children’s hospitals around the country with Hope for Henry. About 5 years ago, he passed away in a car accident. Hope for Henry has committed to continuing his legacy by implementing superheroes into all their work at children’s hospitals they visit. I love going home and going to their events they put on for the children. It’s so moving and helps so many families going through a hard time. I will never forget the smiles and hope my uncle brought to the children and their families. I am so glad Hope for Henry has continued to do that too. Thank you!” – Marissa
Also selected by Brandon.
Hour Children, Inc
“This organization is important because it helps to bridge the mental health gap between mothers who have been incarcerated with the children then have left behind as well, as to provide resources to reduce recidivism and lessen the trauma for their children.” – Anonymous
The Humane Society of the United States
“Animals have such a sweet spot in my heart. It has always been difficult for me to hear about animal cruelty situations and I would love for us to give back to an organization that takes such love and care in protecting these innocent beings that cannot speak for themselves.” – Alea
kiva
“I’ve been ‘loaning’ money to kiva for many years. What I love is how I can reloan my donation over and over, helping people from all over the world to have more options for a better future.” – Mindy
LK Nutrition Scholarship Fund
“The BIPOC community is so underserved with regards to eating disorder treatment/help. I have recovered from my own ED, and I want others to have that same opportunity.” – Samantha
“This group is providing mental health care services for underserved individuals impacted by eating disorders and other challenges.” – Michelle
“They do amazing work to help BIPOC youth access care during eating disorder recovery.” – Kastury
“As someone who works in a low income, Black community and also has connections to the eating disorder world, I believe this fund is sorely needed. The race based healthcare disparities and wealth gap are real. Thank you for considering LK Nutrition!” – Scarlett
“Their scholarship has allowed one of my clients to receive truly quality nutrition support for her eating disorder. She had not been able to access helpful nutrition care without this due to limited means, and I’ve witnessed first hand the life-changing effects this scholarship has had on her ability to recover.” – Anonymous
“The lack of support for BIPOC clients trying to recover from eating disorders is such a problem, and this scholarship program has provided a lot of necessary services. Supporting this program is bigger than the individual clients, and goes to the heart of so much inequity in the ED treatment field. It is life saving work, and I endorse the practice doing it. Thank you for your consideration.” – Alison
“The founder/owner is deeply committed to accessible and inclusive care in a very dominant culture field.” – Alpana
Also selected by Domna and Kimmie.
Malala Fund
“I think the biggest existential issues we face as a planet are due to the disempowerment of people, especially girls and women. In my mind, providing an education to girls is a major investment in the future well-being of our entire world.” – Brandon
PS15 PTA
“This is my kid’s school. It is a scrappy little public elementary school in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It is soon to be the only public elementary school in the neighborhood, located across the street from some of the largest public housing projects in the country. It serves the under resourced, isolated neighborhood of Red Hook, and while their funds are extremely limited, they have a fierce dedication to equity and social emotional learning. They would appreciate any funds sent their way.” – Ellen
SAGE
“SAGE provides resources, community, and education to LGBTQ+ folks as they age. Each organization addresses huge needs in our community.” – Anonymous
Smile Train
“They do amazing work all over the world for children born with cleft lips and/or palates, and they’re NY-based! For just $250, a child’s life can be transformed forever. I hope you consider supporting them, and thank you for taking care of my mental health.” – Phil
Spelman College’s LGBTQ Scholarship Program
“I selected this organization/ college because it’s a historically black college/ university (HBCU), and they recognize the importance of making space for intersectionality. Spelman college is one of the first HBCU’s to offer scholarships to folks who are part of the queer/LGBTQ community. Hopefully, other HBCU’s will follow suit because it’s literally and fundamentally the right thing to do.” – Marilyn
Stop AAPI Hate
“AAPI hate and xenophobic rhetoric has been more present than ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I would like to continue conversation surrounding hate crimes against the AAPI community and other marginalized ethnic communities, to be able to genuinely create and fund support for those within these communities, along with giving more equity across communities with funding resources.” – Melanie
St Jude Children’s Hospital
“Kids deserve to live a longer life.” – Anonymous
Theater Breaking Through Barriers
“TBTB is the only off Broadway company dedicated to working with actors, writers, and directors living with disabilities. The plays they put on show audiences that those with disabilities can be as talented as their able-bodied compatriots.” – Steve
Trinity Place Shelter
“Homelessness is a big problem in NYC. About 40% of homeless youth in NYC identify as LGBTQ, and there’s not a lot of available space and resources for them. Trinity Place Shelter provides support and shelter to homeless LGBTQ youth and helps them transition to being independent. Donations, whether in monetary value or gifts, can go a long way in providing these youth the resources and support they need to obtain more stability in their lives.” – Lloyd
True Colors United
“I believe the pandemic has affected us all in both universal and unique ways. With job losses and shortages, those with housing insecurity need more support. True Colors United focuses on helping LGBTQ+ young individuals experiencing homelessness. As we enter the winter, it’s imperative we find housing for those in need, especially a group of people are 120% more likely to experience homelessness when compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers.” – Jonathan
We Run Brownsville
“Brownsville is one of the most vulnerable communities in Brooklyn. I spent 6 years working at New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center’s Bushwick Child and Family Mental Health Clinic where I treated many clients who were from the Brownsville community. We Run Brownsville is an organization dedicated to empowering women of color from Brownsville, and I believe that a charitable donation made to WRB would promote BIPOC community mental health and wellness.” -Matthew
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