Making it easy for busy New Yorkers to give back outside of the workday.

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Why Bright Light Exists

1 in 4 New Yorkers lives in poverty

Most volunteer opportunities happen during the workday

No experience needed, just show up!

Join 1,200+ New Yorkers showing up for their city, after work.

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It’s easy to get caught up in our lives, but volunteering gave me another level of purpose. I feel that I am now able to uplift my community even more and use the privileges that I have.” - Sadia B

What Our Community Says

“Bright Light has made volunteering a consistent part of my life. I know I’ll have at least one event each month to look forward to, and I’ve grown more aware of both the resources available to New Yorkers in need and the scale of food insecurity in the city.” - Morgan F