The Human Resources Administration (HRA) permits groups to seek donations for charitable purposes.

These groups include:

• Non-profit groups
• Associations
• Corporations

HRA administers public solicitation licenses. A public solicitation license lets event producers ask for donations at their events.

They can request donations for:

• Services
• Products
• Charities

These events can take place indoors or outdoors.

Outdoor donation events include:

• Pledges to walk-a-thon/bike-a-thon
• Door-to-door canvassing with a kit

Indoor donation events include, for the purpose of fundraising:

• Donations taken in a public space
• Thrift shop
• Rummage sale
• Book sale
• Bazaar
• Sale of tickets

Learn about license guidelines and the application process.

Download the application.

To check the status of an application, email vegaje@dss.nyc.gov.