Africans Walking for a Cause (New York City) Goal: This is an open group for people of African origin in New York AND all others who support their efforts: to promote the act of giving and generosity through participation in charity walks/runs around New York City and to that end promote good health. Joining the Africans Walking for a Cause group is a great way to give back to the community while meeting like-minded individuals who are social conscious, positive, and active. Many of the causes …

The purpose of this meetup is to attract women who are: positive fashionable and beautiful smart social; and interested in sisterhood and new friendships. We will get together to explore the city and its haute social get togethers.   Attending these events marry my greatest passions: sisterhood, charity, activism, fashion, networking and fun.  So if you're into these types of events as well, and don't mind investing in the types of opportunities for giving, connecting and learning that they pr …

Come to our monthly meetings to make conversation and business contacts. Each month each member will have an opportunity to introduce yourself and your product/service. Several times a year we will invite germane guest speakers to address the group and hold mastermind sessions. We all will be working towards making our business into six to eight figures in the next five years. We also believe in giving back to our communities as well, therefore each quarter we will have a fundraising event or ti …

The WGIRLS Coastal Long Island is committed to helping underprivileged women and children in the community, and in times of crisis, around the world. We are an energetic, fun and motivated group of professional women in their 20's, 30's and 40's. We like to have fun and give back to our community, so we combine the two by hosting fun social events to raise money to donate to local charities and hands on volunteer work throughout the community. We are always looking for new members so please con …

The public company is a vehicle that can be used to help better the human condition and the planet. Join this group and prove that money earned on Wall street is often done for good causes and allows investors the opportunity to give back to noble causes. This group is for stock investors who believe stock investment is a good thing and also that giving back is an important part of any investors life. Meetups will often consist of charitable events, parties, and presentations by public companies …

Are you motivated to do something that makes the world a better place? Do you want to have the biggest impact you possibly can? We each have limited resources with which to affect the world. Figuring out how to invest those resources to accomplish the most good can be difficult, involving a lot of math and strategy. But an important thing is that we don't have to do it alone, there are other people who care. Effective Altruism is a growing movement of people looking to maximize their impact on …

Hello, more coming soon on the new focus of this group to expand to various ways to impact the city/state/country/world in a positive way. We will be active in various activism movements, charity, volunteer, community service events, and MORE! More information coming soon, please join us!

This calendar will highlight the activities the local Knights of Pythias groups are planning as a way of promoting greater participation and to attract new members. This is an open calendar that will allow it participants to schedule any events or to promote any activities.

Join survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) also known as female circumcision. And supporters against the practice as we discuss FGM in New York and the world. And, come together to put an end to this practice that mutilates a girl every 16 seconds. There are currently 140 million mutilated women worldwide, over 300,000 of them are in the United States. We are a small group. So, we will be concentrating on how to find and publicize solutions to preventing FGM. If you know of any successe …

We are an organization of women who strive to do good things for other women across the nation. Women join together to give back and advocate for women with Lupus and gastroparesis. Our mission is to create awareness through fun and fashion. We sell merchandise at events and donate a portion of the sales to various organizations that support lupus and gastroparesis. We also provide scholarship money to ladies over the age of 26 who are returning back to college. Each month we highlight a person …

A Visionary Entreptrneur & Trendsetter is interested in the next best thing. To enjoy the early morning watching the sun rise. People interested in the "Big Picture" such as solving the World's hunger issue. To think globally but act locally. Soup kitchens, travel, explore and submerse yourself in other cultures and traditions. Gourmet food. Cooking. Organic and Natural Food for a sustainable future.. Wine. Reading the paper, yoga, adventure living in the day.. The New. A good performance... No …

This is a group for anyone interested in kicking cancer's butt and creating amazing friendships along the way! Relay For Life is a 12-hour overnight event that allows survivors, caregivers, and participants to come together in the fight against cancer. There are moving ceremonies, fun activities, epic music performances/entertainment, etc. All of the money raised goes towards the American Cancer Society's mission to find a cure, raise prevention awareness, and provide services for patients going …

Let's get together to share great ideas in philanthropic fundraising thru non-profit pro bono/volunteering and creative micro-financing to help the disadvantage kids, elderlies, the homeless, the unemployed, uninsured, the poor and hungry and victims of disasters. There are alternative ways to tap these funds without going thru rigorous grant writing (not sure if your project gets funded). Have fun meeting other do-gooders, venture-philanthropists with friendly free biz ideas, pro bono volunteer …

The Uptown Renewal Cash Mobs Loving Our Neighborhood One Mob at a Time One of the first projects of the Uptown Renewal Team is to organize ‘Cash Mobs’ to support local small businesses. A Cash Mob is like a flash mob but with customers instead of choreography. They involve a large group arriving at a local business at the same time to purchase as much as its members can reasonably afford. You can read about how others do it here: (http://www.cashmob.com/what-are-cashmobs) The fun is that it can …

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Creating Power Boards This meetup is for Boards of Directors looking to build their skills in evening classes. Classes are help in: New London CT Providence RI New Haven CT Classes are usually scheduled quarterly based on demand. The organization is a non-profit so that costs are low and accessible to everyone. Classes are fun with as few as five confirmed attendees. If your organization is interested in classes near you, in addition to the schedule, contact us and usually something can be wor …

We are women who want to give back to our community. We will all bring our expertise, knowledge, and energy and work together to make our community a better place! And have fun in the proces!

Dining for Women is a dinner giving circle. Our chapter members "dine in" together as a chapter once a month or a minimum of four times a year, each bringing a dish to share, and our "dining out" dollars (what we would have spent if we had eaten at a restaurant) are sent to programs empowering women worldwide. We then combine all donations from hundreds of our chapters to support carefully selected international programs each month. We fund grass-roots programs in education, healthcare, vocation …

Rally Downtown was created after Superstorm Sandy struck New York City in order to help small businesses get back on their feet. Nearly every business lost a week of revenue, inventory and other assets. Sales have still not bounced back for those lucky enough to have survived intact and reopen their doors. ​ Currently, Rally helps drive traffic to small businesses in creative ways, and is committed to donating a minimum of 10% of their revenue to local non profit organizations. The commercial ch …

Based on the Collaborate for Africa groups, Collaborate for Haiti aims to bring together non-profit groups, aid workers, and others whose common goal is to aid Haiti in a grassroots, sustainable manner. Featuring one presenter a month, our group meetings will try to problem-solve the challenges we face by sharing our resources and experience. And of course, we'll have a potluck.

Are you interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and ethical business? Are you a professional in this field, blogger, student, academic or supporter? Do you want to learn more, explore new ideas, start or boost a career in this field? Then our Meetup group is for you! Join and become an active member by attending our events and networking with other professionals who share your interest in CSR. We develop opportunities to learn and get inspired, present and showcase …

This group is meant for anyone who enjoys discussing political philosophy, especially the contrast between right-wing and left-wing values, and concepts such as liberty, Americanism, free markets, individualism, happiness, and "clarity over agreement." The meetups will have a somewhat structured agenda but will be fun and interesting. We ask that you have an open mind and be accepting of "idea diversity."

This is a group for current and aspiring investors, entrepreneurs, and supporters of the impact investing field. We gather to hear from professionals with diverse views and discuss opportunities and challenges in the sector with them and each other. It's an exciting time for this growth area in New York City - come be part of the conversation shaping it!

Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson This group is dedicated to people who work or aspire to work at a non-profit organization.  Getting to know one another through volunteering, charity events, seminars, or just learning from each other can be a life enriching process.  Please help bring more awareness to the public of opportunities where we as a group can make an impact to our community and friends. Most of all, sh …

Join Us! This group is for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who seek success and enjoy helping others. Whether you've just started college or your getting ready to retire, if you believe in having fun, learning, traveling, and helping others succeed, then I encourage you to join us. The plan is to have a mix of social and educational events to allow us to have fun and grow our professions through networking, while at the same time volunteering to help those in need. I started …

Looking to start your own charity or non-profit organization? Volunteer or work for a non-profit and looking to meet new people in the field? The Pioneer Valley Non-Profit Network brings together volunteers, board members, and non-profit professionals in an open and supportive atmosphere to share about their work, experiences, and challenges in the Valley. Join us to meet new and friendly people supporting each other to enhance the quality of life in the Pioneer Valley. Please note that attendan …

Miraclenot suggests each week that three Earthlings meet to eat Village Pizza and discuss stock market and ecological activity and constructivity or lack thereof and anything of interest from the following "we're about." (We might also meet at six other unusual indoor and outdoor eateries in Putney. If Saturday is not good for you, 1-hour Putney meetings can be arranged for most days anytime during 9am-4pm. Wednesdays in Brattleboro are also possible. Memo: as soon as 3+ are listed as "attending …

WebThriftStore's New York Community Meetup brings together the top donors, buyers, charity partners, and other members of the WebThriftStore community. Our meetups will be focused on bringing people together, sharing ideas and passions, and having a great time with each other. WebThriftStore is an online thrift that allows any non-profit to run an online thrift store without holding inventory, and with no financial risk. WebThriftStore turns unneeded stuff into cash for charities, tax deduction …