The City Reliquary is a fantastic local institution. Unfortunately, they are caught up in the bureaucracy of City funding, which hits small, legitimate non-profits the worst.
You can send them money directly, or go to their Fire Sale: NYC Firefighter Date Auction at The Knitting Factory (361 Metropolitan Avenue) on February 18th. Doors are open at 6:00 PM/ Show opens at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 and available at the door.