Impact in the Park

Celebrating Community. Inspiring Change. Creating Impact.

NYC's Premier Grassroots Nonprofit Festival

September, 2026

Impact in the Park is a high-energy community event designed to spotlight and strengthen grassroots nonprofit organizations across New York City. Held in the heart of Bryant Park, this all-day outdoor experience will bring together 50 grassroots nonprofits from the five boroughs to raise awareness, engage the public, build community connections, and conduct individual fundraising efforts.


This highly engaging public event creates a unique opportunity for New Yorkers to discover the incredible organizations making an immediate difference in their communities while giving nonprofits a powerful platform to increase visibility and support.

Primary Goals

  • Showcase life-changing work of NYC grassroots nonprofits
  • Connect New Yorkers with organizations in their communities
  • Support nonprofit sustainability through donations, volunteers & partnerships
  • Celebrate diversity, resilience & creativity across all five boroughs

50

Nonprofits

5

Boroughs

9

Impact Areas

The Event Will Feature

50 Grassroots Nonprofit Booths

Live Performances & Entertainment

Family-Friendly

Activities

Community Engagement Experience

Adoptions Opportunities

NYC-Themed Raffles & Experiences

Volunteer Opportunities

Nonprofit Fundraising Opportunities

Five Borough Representation Model

The event will intentionally include organizations from:

Manhattan

Brooklyn

Queens

The Bronx

Staten Island

Nine Community Impact Categories

The event will feature nonprofits representing key community impact areas across each borough.

  • 1. Social Community Services

    Examples:

    · Food insecurity

    · Homelessness support

    · Community outreach

    · Human services


    Interactive Ideas:

    · Food drives

    · Community resource demonstrations

    · Volunteer sign-ups

  • 2. Women & Men Empowerment

    Examples:

    · Domestic violence support

    · Career development

    · Mentorship programs

    · Family support services


    Interactive Ideas:

    · Resource stations

  • 3. Children & Youth

    Examples:

    · Youth mentoring

    · Education programs

    · After-school initiatives

    · Youth leadership


    Interactive Ideas:

    · Games & activities

    · Face painting

    · STEM activities

    · Arts & crafts

    · Youth performances

  • 4. Human Rights

    Examples:

    · Advocacy organizations

    · Immigration support

    · Equity initiatives

    · Community justice programs


    Interactive Ideas:

    · Awareness exhibits

    · Educational experiences

  • 5. Veterans Services

    Examples:

    · Housing support

    · Employment assistance

    · Mental health support

    · Veteran community programs


    Interactive Ideas:

    · Veteran spotlight stories

    · Community appreciation wall

  • 6. Animal Welfare

    Examples:

    · Animal rescue groups

    · Adoption organizations

    · Foster programs


    Interactive Ideas:

    · Pet adoption areas

    · Meet-and-greet experiences

    · Pet care education

  • 7. Environmental Organizations

    Examples:

    · Sustainability programs

    · Green initiatives

    · Community clean-up efforts

    · Climate advocacy


    Interactive Ideas:

    · Recycling education

    · Sustainability demonstrations

    · NYC environmental impact displays

  • 8. Arts & Culture

    Examples:

    · Community arts programs

    · Cultural organizations

    · Public art initiatives


    Interactive Ideas:

    · Live performances

    · Art showcases

    · Interactive murals

    · Music & dance performances

  • 9. Health & Wellness

    Examples:

    · Mental health organizations

    · Public health education

    · Wellness initiatives


    Interactive Ideas:

    · Health screenings

    · Fitness demonstrations

    · Wellness education booths

Layout

The park will be organized into distinct zones for a seamless, engaging visitor experience.

Main Entrance
  Welcome signage, event map, sponsor recognition, volunteer registration

Borough Villages
Color-coded booths organized by borough with branded signage

Performance Stage

Live performances, speakers, community storytelling

Family Fun Area
  Children's activities, arts & crafts, interactive games

Food & Beverage
NYC food vendors, community dining area

Raffle Center

Central hub for all raffles and prize experiences

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship Categories

Corporate partners

Community businesses

Hospitality sponsors

Media sponsors

Health & wellness companies

Food & beverage partners

Sponsor Benefits

Brand visibility

Community impact alignment

Employee engagement

Media exposure

Onsite activations

Impact in the Park is built to grow into a lasting NYC institution.

Impact in the Park has the potential to become

An annual NYC nonprofit festival

A citywide community tradition

A major grassroots awareness platform

A collaborative fundraising initiative

A public engagement movement supporting NYC nonprofits

Celebrating Community. Inspiring Change.

Creating Impact.