Coalition Talks: Responding to Loneliness in NYC
May 6th, 2026
Community is one of the greatest gifts we can offer a neighbor in need, yet loneliness and isolation are quietly devastating communities across New York City. The U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness a public health epidemic, with health risks as serious as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. And increasingly, people are turning to AI for companionship over seeking out a real human connection.
(In collaboration with Coalition Talks, Hope For New York.)
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Program Begins: 7:00 PM
Location: HFNY Office (1500 Broadway, Suite 700)
Do For One Info Session: Building Relationships Across Barriers
May 18th, 2026
Join us for our next Info Session, where you'll hear stories of transformative relationships and learn about how you can get involved! In this introductory session you will learn about Do For One’s approach in addressing the core issue of devaluation that people with disabilities face and why personal and freely-given relationships is our response.
Doors Open: 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: 109 E 31st Street, New York, NY
Do For One Info Session: Building Relationships Across Barriers
September 12th, 2026
Join us for our next Info Session, where you'll hear stories of transformative relationships and learn about how you can get involved! In this introductory session you will learn about Do For One’s approach in addressing the core issue of devaluation that people with disabilities face and why personal and freely-given relationships is our response.
Previous Special Events
Do For One Info Session: Building Relationships Across Barriers: Saturday, January 24, 2026. This introductory session you will learn about Do For One’s approach in addressing the core issue of devaluation that people with disabilities face and why personal and freely-given relationships is our response.
Early Church Service Model: Saturday, January 24, 2026. This talk spoke to the topic of “Ministry of Presence: What Can We Learn From Early Church Models.”
Machines as Friends: A Christian Examination of AI Companionship: Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This talk takes a critical yet nuanced look at AI from a Judeo-Christian perspective, while warmly welcoming people of all worldviews into a thoughtful examination of what authentic relationships and thriving communities require.
Machines as Friends: A Christian Examination of AI Companionship: Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This talk takes a critical yet nuanced look at AI from a Judeo-Christian perspective, while warmly welcoming people of all worldviews into a thoughtful examination of what authentic relationships and thriving communities require.
Do For One Winter Advocate Forum: Saturday March 14, 2026. Our annual advocate forum invited current Advocates to come meet other Advocates, share their experiences, and exchange ideas in a casual supportive setting. The discussions were facilitated by Do For One Staff and members of the Relationship Support Committee.
Do For One Info Session: Building Relationships Across Barriers: Monday, March 23, 2026. This introductory session you will learn about Do For One’s approach in addressing the core issue of devaluation that people with disabilities face and why personal and freely-given relationships is our response.
2027 Upcoming Special Events
Session 1: Laying the Foundation for Moral Action — March 6th, 2027 (Must apply email makenna@doforone.org to learn more)
Session 2: Staying Focused on People over Programs — May 22nd, 2027 (Must apply email makenna@doforone.org to learn more)
Session 3: Building Blocks of Social Matchmaking — September 18th, 2027 (Must apply email makenna@doforone.org to learn more)
Session 4: Sustaining Your Community’s Vision — November 6th, 2027 (Must apply email makenna@doforone.org to learn more)
Stay tuned for more!