Find the help you need, when you need it
Discover New York City's resources, services, and events in one place. The Nest is your one-stop platform to engage with NYC's community.
How It Works
Getting connected with community resources is simple
Find Resources
Browse our directory of local resources by category, search for specific services, or filter by location to find help near you.
Discover Events
Stay connected with upcoming workshops, support groups, job fairs, and community gatherings happening across the city.
Contribute
Know a resource that should be listed? Anyone can submit new resources and events to help grow our community directory.
Stay Informed
RSVP to events, save your favorite resources, and keep track of the services that matter most to you.
Featured Resources
Hand-picked services that are making a difference in our community
City Harvest
NYC's largest food rescue organization. Rescues surplus food from restaurants, grocers, and farms to deliver to food pantries, soup kitchens, and community partners across the city.
Founded in 1982, City Harvest rescues surplus food from restaurants, grocers, and farms to deliver to New Yorkers in need.
Browse by Category
Find resources organized by type of service
Community Voices
Stories from people who have found the help they needed
“The Nest helped me find housing assistance when I was at my lowest. Within a week, I was connected with a case manager who changed my life.”
“As a social worker, this is now my go-to resource for connecting clients with services. It's comprehensive and always up to date.”
“I found a free legal clinic through The Nest that helped me with my immigration case. I'll always be grateful for this platform.”
About The Nest
The Nest is a community resource platform designed to connect New York City residents with essential services, support systems, and community events.
We believe that everyone deserves access to the help they need. Our mission is to break down the communication barrier by making information about local resources easily accessible, searchable, and up-to-date. We hope that by aggregating resources & events on one website, more people will learn about these services and take advantage of them.
Whether you're looking for healthcare services, housing assistance, food programs, legal aid, or simply want to connect with your community through local events, The Nest is here to help you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
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