Distribute essential school supplies and uniforms to children at the beginning of every school year to ensure they have what they need to succeed academically.

Support graduation ceremonies and programs to celebrate students' academic achievements and provide encouragement for their future endeavors.

Offer summer programs that focus on continuing education to prevent learning loss during the break and provide opportunities for skill-building and exploration.

Provide yearly donations to ensure that children and their families have a nutritious meal to enjoy during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Collect and distribute clothing and toys during the holiday season to bring joy to children in need and alleviate financial strain on their families.

Donate iPads to schools and children in underserved communities to support their educational needs and provide access to technology resources.

Sponsor keyboards for music classes, enabling students to explore their musical talents and creativity by composing their own music.

Establish bilingual listening libraries to promote literacy and language development among children from diverse backgrounds.

Provide educational resources and tools to shelters to ensure that children who are unable to attend school can continue their education in a supportive environment.

Offer assistance and resources to schools and shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic to address any specific needs and challenges they may face.

Organize educational trips to Washington DC, allowing students to visit museums, historical sites, and meet with representatives to enhance their understanding of civics and history.

Collect and distribute books to children to promote literacy, encourage reading, and provide access to diverse stories and knowledge.

Host picnics in local parks where children and families can come together for outdoor activities, games, and community bonding.

Mails a free, age-appropriate book to a child's home every month from birth until age 5.

(Check for eligibility.)

https://imaginationlibrary.com/

Numerous programs for early childhood inside and outside of the libraries, (also access to free library cards.)

https://www.nypl.org/education/early-literacy

Free weekly after-school tutoring program providing one-to-one literacy instruction for struggling readers and writers in grades 1-8 who attend neighboring public and private schools.

https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/literacy-space-at-hunter-college/

Year-round academic and life skills enrichment partnering with the NYCHA for ages 5-21.

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/cornerstone-youth-programs.page

Free summer sports coaching for ages 6-17.

https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/youth-sports

Free multi-sport programs for kids across NYC with no registration required.

https://volokids.org/city/new-york/

Free active outdoor play and activities across NYC Parks, offering 4-7 hours of activity with no registration required.

https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/kids-in-motion

Free year-round sports programs for kids on Saturday nights in gyms across NYC.

https://saturdaynightlights.cityofnewyork.us/

Art mentoring programs for youth from underserved communities.

https://www.freeartsnyc.org/

Free Saturday art and architecture classes and mentoring for high schoolers with little to no art experience, including portfolio building for 11th and 12th graders.

https://cooper.edu/academics/outreach-and-pre-college/saturday-program

Free museum admission for NY state residents on Fridays from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and free Drop-in Drawing sessions for all ages with materials provided and guest artists.

https://www.moma.org/calendar/programs/217