Progress through Purpose

You can save up to 8 lives and help heal up to 75 people as an organ donor. Learn why registering as an organ donor is so important, how the system works, and how you can support organ donation with Aisha Tator, Executive Director Donate Life New York State. Then, meet Donate Life in person! Attend their inaugural NYC fundraiser on October 16th to connect with fellow New Yorkers supporting organ donation.

New York State government is "in session." Don't know what that means? Tune in for Zack Fink's 101 on the Governor's State of the State, budget, and more! Hear about the Governor's State of the State, how the state's $230B budget is negotiated, and what is top-of-mind for lawmakers this year.

Freedom of speech - our country's First Amendment right - is a pillar of America. But why, exactly, is freedom of the press vital to democracy? And what's the difference between a corporate news outlet and a nonprofit news outlet?

How does a 6-minute subway ride impact the national economy?

Learn how leading nonprofits like Rising Ground are using proven methods to uplift New Yorkers.

Tune in to hear from Breaking Ground about their ground breaking approaches to solving the homelessness epidemic in New York City. From nonprofits serving as real-estate developers to offer supportive housing to leveraging private businesses to reach street homeless New Yorkers, Chief Operating Officer Amie Pospisil shares how Breaking Ground is changing lives and uplifting New York.

Learn how you can help the environment by voting and how the New York League of Conservation Voters makes it easy!

Learn how one organization, Theatre of the Oppressed NYC, is using forum theater to combat oppression.

In one of the wealthiest cities in the world, with government safety nets and benefits, why are so many New Yorkers food insecure? Food Bank for NYC explains and shares how we can help.

Can civic engagement change your life (and the world)? We think so. Tune in to learn how Progress through Purpose will help you discover your purpose, uplift communities, and meet like-minded New Yorkers in the process.