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- EIN 20-1554830
- (917) 806-8061
- 404 Colorado Springs CO 80903-0000 USA
- www.newyorksaysthankyou.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Disaster Aid, Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services, Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion
Mission: Launched in 2003 and incorporated in 2004, new york says thank you foundation (nysty) is the leading organization focused on transforming the 9/11 anniversary into a platform for volunteer service. The mission of nysty is: to build hope and provide healing to people around the world as a way to continually "pay it forward" for the humanity, kindness, and volunteer spirit new yorkers-and all americans - experienced on 9/12. Over the years since its founding, nysty programs have involved community-based activities providing not only assistance to those in need but instilling the desire to continue the mission of the foundation by transforming from recipient to giver proving time and time again the "pay it forward" methods it uses. Over 40,000 people have participated in new york says thank you foundation's service initiatives in all 50 states and we are privileged to have the support of some of the nation's leading philanthropic families, corporations, and children. New york says thank y
Programs: Stars of hope; stars of hope box of hope ("sohboh"):stars of hope - volunteers painted and placed stars in numerous disaster and tragedy sites resulting from tornadoes, wildfires, hurricanes and shootings. Because of their continual visibility, they provide long-term inspiration and beauty in the communities. We have had numerous comments on the beneficial effects of the stars from individuals from the affected communities. Stars of hope box of hope - the program has been very popular with companies wanting to engage their employees in volunteer projects. Providing the materials and instructions by which the project can be completed, the box of hope has enabled individuals and organizations of all types to support the emotional recovery of survivors of tragedies locally, nationally and globally.