This is a newly formed support group for women of color who wish to or have already chosen to become foster and or adoptive parents to a child or children in their own community. It  is our purpose to support the lifestyle goals made by our members and the agency they are affiliated with. We will never pass judgment on birth mothers. Our mission is to develop an environment where we can share concerns, challenges and ideas of raising children in "care" while maintaining one's own family, and a c …

Meet other local adoptees to discuss issues of those whose lives have been touched by adoption. Adoption Crossroads is the largest search/support organization in the world with over 400 locations. Weekly meetings in New York City and bi-weekly in Congers, NY. Healing Weekends and Counseling available

Our aim is to solely provide Help (in whatever form) to a variety of needs, such as Organizations that assist children. So any kind of fundraising or visiting or "adopting" a childrens ward and working with them in what they think is good for the children to raise spirits is one angle. I also love dogs and there are many shelters because of the many problems of overbreeding, crossbreeding, abuse and abandonement and so on. Connecting with the ASPCA would be best to determine ways to help in the …

Looking for breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother support? La Leche League (LLL) has over 50 years of experience helping mothers to breastfeed their babies. All breastfeeding mothers, mothers-to-be, and women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend our free drop-in meetings or to contact our Leaders for free breastfeeding information and support. Founded in 1956, LLL is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization. The mission of La Leche League International ( …

A support group open to anyone who wishes to recover their — and their family's — health using the most powerful body and mind healing protocol there is. What is GAPS? GAPS (Gut and Psychology/ Physiology Syndrome) establishes a connection between the functions of the digestive system and the health of the body, including the brain. GAPS was developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride based on her own clinical experience after her child was diagnosed with a learning disability and, consecutiv …

We welcome those who support pits, even if you aren't NYC residents or pit bull owners! ** NYC meetups for Pit bulls / Pit mixes (staffs, rescues, etc) every Saturday or Sunday throughout whole year. **  We meet at various parks and dog runs, dog-friendly restaurants, take walks along rivers and bridges, and through New York City neighborhoods. A great opportunity to socialize your dogs in a welcoming and helpful environment. Options abound for people with dog-aggressive pits who still want to …

This group is for you to find out about events which support Animals Can't Talk (A.C.T.)! Animals Can't Talk (A.C.T.) is an animal shelter and placement agency that also provides animal-related services to the larger community. It is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that was incorporated in 1982 and is registered in New York State. Our facility can physically handle only cats, but we do rescue an occasional dog who we board at our vet's office. ACT's volunteers do all the cleaning …

Welcome Beta Brothers to the Beta Theta Pi New York City Alumni Group! This group is the Meetup.com arm of the New York City Alumni Association of Beta Theta Pi.  Our goal is to build an association of Betas in the NYC area to network, support our local chapters and promote the ideals of our beloved fraternity. The New York City Alumni Association was brought into existence by assembled Betas by proclamation on August 4, 2011.  We installed a slate of Trustees and Officers and have formally adop …

OpenStack is a collection of open source technology products delivering a scalable, secure, standards-based cloud computing software solution.  It is used by corporations, service providers, VARS, SMBs, researchers, and global data centers looking to deploy large-scale cloud deployments for private or public clouds leveraging the support and resulting technology of a global open source community. Join us in discussions from users perspectives on OpenStack and cloud computing in general.  Once a …