we deliver smiles
Smiles by the Numbers 2023
Giving Friends “delivers smiles” to help strengthen vulnerable families in New York City and lower Westchester, including those living in shelters and residential substance abuse treatment centers or facing sudden crisis.
Thanks to the generosity of our corporate and community sponsors and partners, our individual contributors and our volunteer Giving Squad.
Poverty is an ongoing challenge for those we help
- 1.5 million adult New Yorkers (23%) live in poverty
- 420,000 children in NYC (25%) live in poverty
- 50% of New York City working-age households don’t earn enough to meet basic needs (housing, sufficient food, basic health care, transportation
- Income inadequacy is highest in the Bronx
(Latest available data from Robin Hood Foundation/Columbia University Poverty Tracker 2024 Report and 2023 NYC True Cost of Living Report)
750,000 New Items Delivered
We delivered NEW product donations of clothing, toys, school supplies, baby and personal essentials.
30,000 Families Served
We delivered smiles to underserved families throughout New York City and lower Westchester.
Over 25 Giving Events
We partnered with multiple New York City agencies, schools and non-profits to expand our GIVING reach.
Over 600 Donors
We received nearly $2 million product donations from corporate, community and individual donors.
“Creating a World Where Every Child has the Opportunity to Play”
Giving Friends founder and CEO Lynne Corry participated in a panel discussion about the importance of play for children, sponsored by our partner, the Toy Foundation.