🤝 Corporate Volunteer Partnerships at Friendship Circle NYC
At Friendship Circle NYC, we create an inclusive, joyful community for children, teens, and adults with diverse abilities and their families. Many companies come to us looking to give back, volunteer, and build purpose-driven teams. We’re excited to partner with companies in ways that truly enrich the lives of our participants and strengthen our programs.
That’s why we’ve curated a set of meaningful, hands-on volunteer experiences for corporate teams that don’t just feel good, they do good. Each project directly supports our families and programs, and includes a built-in financial sponsorship to ensure your contribution has a lasting impact.
Whether you’re packing holiday kits, baking cakes to donate, or rallying your team for the Friendship Walk, your partnership allows us to create a more inclusive world one act of kindness at a time.
Explore partnership opportunities below - we’d love to work with you!
❤️ Why Teams Keep Coming Back
- Hands-on, high-impact giving
- Direct support to neurodiverse children
- Meaningful team-building
- Great photos & stories for company culture
Packing with a Purpose
Duration: 60-90 Minutes
Group Size: 10-40 people (for larger groups please contact us)
The Experience
Your team comes together for a hands-on volunteer experience that makes a real impact - assembling thoughtfully curated care packages for neurodivergent children and families in the Friendship Circle community. Whether it’s holiday-themed kits, sensory packs for children, or self-care gifts for parents, each package is designed to uplift, connect, and show love where it’s needed most. From start to finish, this experience blends purpose and teamwork - offering a meaningful, morale-boosting way for your team to bond while giving back.
Partnership Model
Your company sponsors and packs the kits. Friendship Circle provides a menu of package types, supply lists, packing templates, and full support to make it easy and impactful. We handle the prep, logistics, and delivery - your team makes it happen.
Sponsorship: $1,000+
Location: Friendship Circle NYC, 419 East 77th Street.
The program can also be hosted at your office upon request (additional cost may apply).
Bake a Difference
Duration: 60-90 Minutes
Group Size: 10-40 people (for larger groups please contact us)
The Experience
Your team participates in a hands-on baking session, preparing fresh, homemade treats that will be served to children with special needs and their families at an upcoming Friendship Circle program. Beyond the kitchen, this experience fosters connection, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose - combining creativity and compassion in a meaningful, memorable way.
Partnership Model
Your company sponsors the baking session, which will be hosted at Friendship Circle’s Upper East Side facility. Friendship Circle provides supplies, packaging templates, kosher and allergy-friendly guidelines, and ensures safe delivery of the treats to the program.
Sponsorship: $1,000+
Walk Day Wonder Tent
The Experience
Bring smiles, creativity, and calm to individuals with diverse abilities and their families by hosting a themed craft or sensory tent at our annual Friendship Walk & Carnival, taking place on May 17, 2026. This hands-on opportunity gives your team the chance to connect directly with the community in a joyful, inclusive setting, while adding magic to one of our biggest days of the year.
Partnership Model
Your company takes the lead on designing and running an interactive craft or sensory experience. Friendship Circle provides guidance, ideas, and support to make sure the activity is accessible and meaningful for all participants. Your team staffs the tent, welcomes participants, and runs the activity on Walk Day. Your company sponsors the activity and covers supply and event logistics. Branding opportunities are available at the tent and in Walk Day materials. There’s also an option to add a fundraising component leading up to the event.
👟 Walk For Friendship
The Experience
Join us for a day of unity, inclusion, and celebration. By walking alongside individuals with diverse abilities and their families, your team becomes part of a powerful statement - one that promotes friendship, dignity, and community for all. The prospective date for the 2026 Walk for Friendship is May 17, 2026.
Partnership Model
Your company rallies a team to attend the Friendship Walk Opening Ceremony and walk the full route as proud supporters of inclusion. We’ll provide Friendship Walk t-shirts, and your team will have the opportunity to create branded signs and gear to represent your company with pride and visibility. There is no financial commitment required to walk - just show up, walk with us, and be part of something bigger. There’s also an option to create a team page leading up to the event to raise awareness and funds.
Please contact office@friendshipcirclenyc.org to arrange a meaningful project for your team!