Community Support New York

Session 00_ (Sunday Football⚽️ & Community)

Come play with CalleFut. Start your Sunday with football ! Fresh energy & Welcoming Community *If you’re looking to sharpen your skills, get a great workout, or just meet new people* *This is your chance to show up, get moving, and enjoy the game.* ⚽ Game Sunday, September 27 8:00–10:00 AM 💪🏼Optional warmup with equipment 7:25–7:55 AM 📍 Detective Keith L. Williams Park near Liberty Ave & 173rd St, Queens All skill levels are welcome. Bring water & wear turf shoes for safety **RSVP** so we can create the best games possible. Bring your energy, invite a teammate, bring good vibes, and let’s make Session 002 for the books. See you on the field!

FRIENDS in NEED Meetup - Manhattan

Tompkins Square Park to feed the hungry. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/0/6/c/600_306717452.jpeg When: SATURDAY @ 11:00AM Where: We gather at McDonalds Resturant First Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets, New York, NY The feeding takes place at Ave A and 7th, Tompkins Square Park. To confirm your attendance, please go to our online volunteer signup and add your name. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA9AF2EAB9-nyfeeding3 You can join us in the humanitarian act of helping to hand out meals to the needy by joining "Friends in Need Foundation". If you wish to make a donation you can do so to the coordinator on site or by visiting our web site where you can make a secure payment over the internet. To donate,click on link: http://www.friendsinneedusa.org/how-you-can-help.html#donate DONATE NOW! http://img2.meetupstatic.com/1723755200050492932723/img/smileys/biggrin.gif

Virtual Support Hours (Beta Program)

Cheer on the NYC Marathon Runners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

On Sunday, November 1st let’s cheer on the NYC Marathon Runners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 11am to Noon (welcome to keep cheering after too!) Meeting outside 1937 1st Ave, between East 99th and 100th Streets Welcome to bring signs and energy! Free Google maps link to cheering area at 1937 1st Ave: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/MGeH21XJnkKzEejD8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/MGeH21XJnkKzEejD8) **The not so fun rule on RSVPs** Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

BRONX volunteers needed

Desert and food events for low income families in the Bronx, and other recipients that need help throughout NY. Every Thursday - Saturday during January and February. Welcome Tasters and Admin assistance. For your help, you will be treated too! RSVP via meetup for location and further information before spots fill up!

Session 00_(Queens Sunday Football⚽️ & Community)

Come play with CalleFut. Start your Sunday with football ! Fresh energy & Welcoming Community *If you’re looking to sharpen your skills, get a great workout, or just meet new people* *This is your chance to show up, get moving, and enjoy the game.* ⚽ Game Sundays 8:00–10:00 AM 💪🏼Optional warmup with equipment 7:25–7:55 AM 📍 Detective Keith L. Williams Park near Liberty Ave & 173rd St, Queens All skill levels are welcome. Bring water & wear turf shoes for safety **RSVP** so we can create the best games possible. Bring your energy, invite a teammate, bring good vibes. See you on the field!

Friends in Need Foundation

Tompkins Square Park to feed the hungry. http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/3/d/c/600_306718332.jpeg When: SATURDAY @ 11:00AM Where: We gather at McDonalds Resturant First Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets, New York, NY The feeding takes place at Ave A and 7th, Tompkins Square Park. If you arrive after 11:00am go to the park. You can join us in the humanitarian act of helping to hand out meals to the needy by joining "Friends in Need Foundation". If you wish to make a donation you can do so to the coordinator on site or by visiting our web site where you can make a secure payment over the internet. To donate, click on link: DONATE NOW! :)

A Case for Community: Open Source Events with GatherPress

Community is vital to any open source ecosystem. It jumpstarts projects and careers, gives us encouragement, and helps us keep pushing forward together. And in open source communities, shouldn't the events platform be open too? Mike Auteri decided to do something about it. He brought the idea to the WordPress community and spent years building GatherPress, while navigating the very real challenges of adoption across a global community. Along the way, GatherPress has found its way into communities well beyond WordPress. Now the WordPress Foundation is building its events platform on GatherPress, and that work is moving quickly. Mike will share the story of how we got here, what the team has learned, and where we go next. **Update**: Pizza and drinks will be provided. **6:00–6:45 PM — Snacks and mingling** Grab a bite, meet other folks in the community, and settle in. **6:45–8:00 PM — A Case for Open Community** Mike shares his story about building community in the open. *Please let us know beforehand if you need accommodations for accessibility or food allergies.*

IN PERSON GET TOGETHER AT DINER IN WEST VILLAGE/CHELSEA

Helping the homeless to get off the streets this winter

Hello all, https://bowery.volunteerhub.com/vv2/ I was extremely saddened by this weekend's brutal killing of 4 homeless people in lower manhattan. I have contacted the Bowery mission to help and see what we can do as a community to provide food and shelter for the homeless. This is an endless effort. I encourage you all to helpout whenever, and whatever you have to get them off the streets, and to clean up the shelter and talk to the government to get programs incentives to allow landlords to use up their vacant space, even if its a few months for the winter. Many of you do not know that homeless people choose to be outside, because they don't feel safe in shelters. Or because of their illness that they do not want contact with people or helping themselves. Bowery mission helps manhattan folks - with shelter/ food/ clothing. Please help 1 at a time. IF you have other resourses to share or events to share, Please POST! Thanks all. Lisa, Thank you for reaching out. We were also stunned and heartbroken by this horrific attack. I truly admire the work that you do—I think the events of this weekend present a call for all of NYC’s nonprofits that deal with homelessness and its tangential issues to work together and form a unified front, so I am grateful for your interest and passion. I encourage you to check out our volunteer site and please reach out with any questions or if this is not what you are looking for. If you are looking for something more specific, I’m happy to jump on a call. Let me know what makes the most sense. Thank you—hope you had a nice weekend. All the best, Eli Eli Parker-Burgard Development Officer cid:image002.jpg@01D3CC39.0ED1F7C0 The Bowery Mission Administrative Headquarters 432 Park Avenue South, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016 (O) 646.435.1103 www.bowery.org Connect with us: @BoweryMission Transform a life: bowery.org/donate

Skip the Small Talk: Make Friends, Not Small Talk

**###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-mccarren-parkhouse-tuesday-october-27-2026 in order to attend###** This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won't accurately reflect the actual number of attendees; typically there are around 30-40 people in attendance. Folks in this Meetup group get **10% off**! Use code: **MEETUP** at checkout. **What's It Like?** Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Bring your friends (or come by yourself- most people do!) and spend your Tuesday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. We'll be offering 'big talk' conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. There will be drinks for sale! **There is a 1 drink minimum purchase** for this event, so please keep that in mind. **Check-in** for this event will begin around **6:45 pm**. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety Please see our event [page](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-mccarren-parkhouse-tuesday-october-27-2026) for more accessibility info. **Ready to Skip the Small Talk With Us?** **[Grab a ticket](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-mccarren-parkhouse-tuesday-october-27-2026)** since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these-- once we are out of tickets, we will NOT be able to accommodate folks at the door. Want to see what else is happening at McCarren Parkhouse? Feel free to check them out **[here](https://mccarrenparkhouse.com)**! If you want to be the first to hear about our events before we sell out, feel free to join our mailing list at [Skip the Small Talk Mailing List Sign-Up](https://sendfox.com/skipthesmalltalk) For refunds or transfers, please contact use at info@skipthesmalltalk.com

Forest Hills Connections: Coffee, Conversation & Community (45+)

| Forest Hills Connections: Holiday Planning Dinner & Community Service Meetup Looking to connect with others, enjoy great conversation, and help shape our upcoming holiday activities? Join us for a special evening gathering as we begin planning our holiday outings and community service projects for the season while enjoying good food and meaningful conversation. 📅 **Saturday, November 7** 🕕 **6:00 PM** 📍 **El Coyote Restaurant, Forest Hills** *(Please RSVP so we can estimate attendance and seating need* What We'll Be Doing Getting to know one another Discussing ideas for holiday gatherings and events Exploring community service and volunteer opportunities during the holiday season Sharing interests, experiences, and ideas Building friendships and strengthening our Forest Hills Connections community About Forest Hills Connections: Coffee, Conversation & Community (45+) Looking to meet new people, make meaningful connections, and enjoy great conversation in a relaxed and welcoming environment? **Forest Hills Connections** is a social group for adults **45 and above** who are interested in building friendships, exploring new ideas, and connecting with others who are curious about life and the world around them. Our gatherings feature engaging conversations on topics such as: Travel Books Current events Relationships Personal growth Arts and culture Local issues Life transitions Community involvement In addition to conversation meetups, we may organize walks, dinners, volunteer opportunities, concerts, and local events throughout the year. You do not need to be an expert on any topic. The only things you need are an open mind, a desire to meet new people, and a curiosity about life. Whether you're new to the area, an empty nester, changing careers, retired, recently divorced, or simply looking to expand your social circle, you'll find a welcoming and supportive community here. ☕ Meaningful conversations 🤝 Genuine friendships 🌳 Community engagement 📚 New ideas and perspectives ✨ Personal growth and purpose **Come for the conversation. Stay for the community.** **RSVP if you'd like to join us for dinner and help plan our holiday activities and community service initiatives. We look forward to seeing you there!** 🎉🍽️🤝 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |