Not about sides. About stakes.

NYC’s future depends on those still here—and still giving back.

Still Here NYC® is a grassroots, citywide campaign created by Enders Project to celebrate the individuals, neighborhoods, and local businesses that continue to show up for New York City. As people come and go, this movement is for those who stayed — and are committed to building a stronger, more equitable city from the inside out.

Now Officially Trademarked:

After several years of grassroots work, Still Here NYC™ officially became a registered trademark in October 2025.

To mark the official trademark registration we’re closing out the year with an open-participation virtual walk/run, inviting anyone who loves this city to take part.

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🔹2025 Open Participation Format

Still Here NYC® is free to join.

We believe showing up for your city should be accessible to everyone.

That’s why participation in the Still Here NYC Walk/Run is open and free — with optional ways to support the mission for those who choose to.

This format allows us to grow the movement, welcome more New Yorkers in, and build a strong foundation for expanded programming in 2026 and beyond.

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🔹How It Works

• Register for free

• Walk or run 1 mile or 5K — solo or with others

• Complete it anytime during the last two weeks of December 2025

• Do it anywhere — your neighborhood, a park, a treadmill, or your own route

• Share your participation using #StillHereNYC

This is not about speed or competition.

It’s about presence, pride, and community.

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🔹Optional Ways to Support the Mission

Participation is always free.

Those who wish to support the work behind Still Here NYC®, hosted by Enders Project, may do so in the following ways:

Official Event Shirt (Optional)

• 2025 Still Here NYC® commemorative event shirt

• Enders Project–branded apparel

• Adult and youth sizing available

• $45 optional add-on

Optional Donation

• Donations support Enders Project Equal Access, Inc.

• 100% of donations fund youth scholarships, mentorship, and wellness access

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🔹Why We’re Doing This

Still Here NYC® is powered by Enders Project, a mission-driven business reinvesting profits and energy into local communities through real partnerships.

Optional donations support our nonprofit partner:

Enders Project Equal Access, Inc.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 81-2001459)

To date, the organization has awarded over $150,000 in scholarships to NYC youth for:

• Sports, summer camps, and after-school programs

• Mentorship and career development

• Functional nutrition and wellness education integrated into select programs

This campaign exists to prove that community-centered action — led by local people and businesses — still matters.

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🔹Local Business Involvement

Still Here NYC® invites NYC-rooted businesses to participate in ways that feel right for them, including:

• Rallying staff or customers to participate together

• Choosing one day during the final two weeks of December to donate a small percentage of profits as part of the Still Here NYC® campaign

• Sponsoring the campaign

Business involvement has been part of Still Here NYC® from the beginning and will continue to expand more fully as the campaign grows in 2026.

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🔹Event Details

📅 2025 Dates: December 21 – December 31, 2025

Distances: 1 Mile or 5K

📍 Location: Anywhere in NYC

Registration: Free to participate

Optional: Shirt + donation available

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Looking Ahead

2025 marks an important milestone as Still Here NYC® becomes a fully registered trademark and enters its next chapter.

Our focus now is on growing participation, strengthening community connections, and building a citywide movement that can expand sustainably in the years ahead.

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Join Us

Be counted.

Be visible.

Stand for the city you love.

We’re still here — and we’re building what’s next.

Note from Enders Project:

“I’ve seen the greed that drives capitalism—and the dysfunction of government systems that claim to fix it, but often end up serving themselves. While both sides argue, real people and communities are left behind.

I believe there’s another way. When local businesses shift from profit-at-all-costs to purpose-driven action, they can become engines of real change. By reinvesting directly into the communities they’re part of, they become something bigger: a force for equity and local resilience.

That’s what I’m building with Enders Project—and it’s also the heart of our partner nonprofit, Enders Project Equal Access, Inc. Together, we’re proving that businesses can do more than succeed—they can give back with purpose. And I believe there are other businesses out there who want the same. We’re here to find them—and build something real, together.”

— Martha Villa, Founder

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🧾 Tax Deductibility

All donations are processed through Enders Project Equal Access, Inc., our official nonprofit partner. EIN 81-2001459