Impact 100 NYC

THE IMPACT OF IMPACT

At Impact 100 NYC, impact is at the heart of all we do. Our engagement extends beyond the monetary grants awarded. We actively support our grantees, from volunteering to fulfilling wish lists, such as the below opportunities from our 2026 grant finalists.

2026 Finalists - support WISH LISTS

Adaptive Design Association (ADA) advances healthcare, education, and social well-being by engaging everyone—novice to expert—in building custom adaptations, discovering untapped potential, and nurturing communities that thrive with diversity. ADA ensures that children with disabilities have timely access to customized adaptive equipment that supports their development.

For Donation requests and sponsorship opportunities please see Google sheet HERE

Please use the following mailing address for delivery:

Adaptive Design Association, Inc.

313 W36th Street

New York, NY 10018

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Follow on Instagram @adaptivedesigninc or Facebook @adaptivedesign or LinkedIn

Andromeda Community Initiative (ACI) expands access to high-quality workforce development opportunities for individuals historically excluded from economic mobility. ACI trains New Yorkers—including justice-involved individuals, those experiencing homelessness, long-term unemployment and low-income job seekers—connecting them to career pathways in construction, building restoration, and energy efficiency.

For Donation requests please see Amazon list HERE

Please use the following mailing address for delivery if purchased off-list:

Andromeda Community Initiative

c/o David Nidus

49-12 31st Place

Long Island City, NY 11101

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Parole Preparation Project supports the release of parole-eligible aging and elderly people in New York State prisons and facilitates a successful return to their communities.

Donation Needs include the following, whether new or second-hand:

Stamps (we use thousands of stamps every year to send mail to incarcerated people)
Storage cabinets (Like THIS one)
Large Shelves (Like THIS one)
Small Shelves (Like THIS one)
Bookshelves (Like THIS one)
Laptops/computers/tablets (or gift cards to sellers like Best Buy, Apple, etc.)
Cell phones (or gift cards to sellers like Verizon, TMobile, etc.)
Gift cards to department stores (Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, etc.)
Gift cards to drug stores and pharmacies (CVS, Duane Reade, Target, etc.)
Gift cards to Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc.

Please use the following mailing address for delivery:

Parole Preparation Project

c/o Michelle Lewin

135 West 20th Street, Suite 302

New York, NY 10011

Volunteer Opportunities:

https://www.paroleprepny.org/volunteer

Sponsorship Opportunity:

Welcome Home Party in November 2026 - We are looking for sponsors of the event who can help cover the cost of tickets for formerly incarcerated people and their loved ones. Interested sponsors can reach out to mlewin@paroleprepny.org

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Follow on Instagram @paroleprepny or Facebook @ParolePrepProject

Pawsability bridges the employment gap for autistic adults through the therapeutic power of the human-canine bond, empowering neurodivergent individuals to achieve financial independence, meaningful careers, and a true sense of belonging.

For Donation requests please see Amazon list HERE

Donations on our website are also always welcome.

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RISE inspires all generations of Rockaway residents to care for their environment and community, by providing civic engagement and youth development programs that advance social equity and the physical well-being of our vibrant coastal neighborhood in Queens, New York.

Donation Needs include the following:

Gardening tools,
Work gloves
Trash bags

Please use the following mailing address for delivery:

RISE Center

5803 Rockaway Beach Blvd

Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Volunteer Opportunities:

https://www.riserockaway.org/rise/get-involved/volunteer/

Connect on Social Media:

Follow on Instagram @RISERockaway or Facebook or LinkedIn

Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) is building a food-secure future through school-based, youth-led hydroponic farming, providing local, sustainably grown produce to food desert communities and building health, education, and opportunity equity for all New Yorkers and beyond.

Donation Needs Include the following:

Specialized hydroponic supplies including grow media & lighting components that aren't available through standard retail channels.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Our farms and programs have the capacity to host limited numbers of volunteers for projects or events. These can include:

Labor for new farm and/or greenhouse builds
Harvesting for campus and/or community food distributions.
Food distributions
Annual Student Leadership Conference speakers, panelists, or workshop leaders
Annual Student Leadership Conference event support
Career talks, mentorship (online or in person)

Sponsorship Opportunity:

Annual Student Leadership Conference held each May brings together student farmers from across our school sites for a day of skill-building, advocacy training, and peer connection. Contribution directed to the Leadership Conference can be made Here
A sponsorship contribution directed to hydroponic supplies ensures our student farmers can keep all our NYC farms producing year-round, and can be made Here

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info@impact100nyc.org

Impact 100 NYC, Inc. is incorporated in the state of New York and is a nonprofit organization exempt from federal taxes under U.S. Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Contributions are tax deductible. Impact 100 NYC is registered with the New York State Attorney General’s Office to solicit charitable contributions and hold charitable assets in New York State.