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Help Support Runaway & Homeless Youth 

As New York City's largest provider of Transitional Independent Living services for runaway and homeless youth and with a Crisis Shelter and two Drop-in Centers, Rising Ground provides thousands of young people aged 16-24 with crucial respite, beds, and other educational and health supports to help them find positive pathways forward.

But there is an ongoing practical need that you can help us to meet!

This spring (April, May, and June) we are requesting donations of toiletry and personal care items, undergarments, socks, and outerwear to support over 4,000 youth in our Runaway & Homeless Youth programs. These items may seem small but can make a significant impact on a young person's daily life. 

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How to Help

1. Shop for items at Amazon

Visit our Amazon Wish-List and purchase items directly. 

Please select the Rising Ground address (Rising Ground - Racquel Jones) to have the items shipped directly to us.

2. Organize a donation drive at your company/church/community group or organization.

Contact Sharon Pyle at [email protected] or 212-437-3551 for more information or to arrange pick-up of your collected items.

Your support can boost the confidence of homeless youth, helping them get back on their feet and regain a sense of normalcy in their lives.

Thank you!