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Support Asylum Seekers

New York City Stands with Asylum Seekers. To support the needs of asylum seekers entering New York City you can help with monetary donations. Additionally, you can donate items at drop-off locations such as NEW clothing, toiletry, and hygiene items.

  • Monetary donations: The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, in partnership with The City of New York is directing cash donations to United Way, serving as the designated relief organization.
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  • Item donations: The Office of Faith & Community Partnerships at The Mayor's Office has created a Donation Drive for Asylum Seekers. Drop-off locations are available in all 5 boroughs.
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  • Bike donations: MOIA is proud to announce our partnership with NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Department of Transportation, Recycle-A-Bike, & Unlimited Biking to distribute donated bikes to newly arrived New Yorkers. The Bike Donation Program will provide asylum seekers a form of transportation to get acclimated in their new homes.
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Donation Drive For Asylum Seeker