HuffPost turns 20 this year. To celebrate, we held the first annual “HuffPost Helps Day,” with staffers volunteering in cities across the U.S. See some of our team at work in the photos below, and support our newsroom by joining our membership program here. BloomAgainBklyn: Brooklyn, NY“BloomAgainBklyn is committed to reducing social isolation and loneliness among vulnerable populations by creating connections and conversations through repurposed flowers.”Alexandra NiforosAlexandra NiforosPajama Program: New York, NY“Pajama Program promotes equitable access to healthy sleep so all children can thrive.”Marta RodriguezMarta RodriguezThe Bowery Mission: New York, NY“The Bowery Mission has served neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger since the 1870s, when its neighborhood came to define the term ‘skid row.’”Lourdes UribeLourdes UribeDC Central Kitchen: Washington, D.C.“Preparing adults facing barriers to employment through culinary careers.”Cambria RothCambria RothLA Food Bank: Los Angeles, CA“The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has provided more than one billion meals since 1973.”Gina EscandonGina EscandonSavage Sisters: Philadelphia, PA“Savage Sisters provides the Philadelphia community with resources for those living with or affected by substance use disorder.”Griff WynneAdopt Charleston: Charleston, WV“Annually, we care for nearly 5,000 displaced animals, nurturing them with the necessary affection and attention to secure them lifelong families.”Paige LavenderCommunity Assistance Center: Atlanta, GA“Community Assistance Center provides basic needs assistance for neighbors to prevent homelessness and hunger while promoting self-sufficiency and empowering them to thrive.”Robyn MalcolmWashington Park Arboretum: Seattle, WA“The Arboretum is a welcome oasis on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres contain a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest.”Mari HaymanSweet Cheeks Diaper Bank: Cincinnati, OH“We promote dignity and health for people in need by increasing awareness of the need for, and access to, essential hygiene products.”

Source: Huffington Post May 14, 2025 17:39 UTC