Bridge to the Community & Advocate to Support the Medical Center’s Mission to Educate, Care, Lead

Washington heights neighborhood

Government

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We advocate on behalf of CUIMC faculty, staff, and leadership, and keep all updated on developments in Washington, Albany, and at City Hall.

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Community

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Our office engages local residents and organizations by coordinating services, programs, and events that support the needs of the Washington Heights and Inwood community.

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Giving Back

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The Medical Center Neighborhood Fund awards critical grants to community organizations each year.

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News

  • Community Subway Elevator Program

    Source:

    Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance
    October 1, 2024

    This project showcases local artists' work inside the A train's 181 and 190 Street subway elevators, transforming a cold unwelcoming space into an art gallery traveling 17-stories under the city.

    Painting inside an elevator

  • Event on Haven Plaza Taps into Young Students’ Scientific Curiosity

    Source:

    CUIMC Campus News
    September 24, 2024

    More than 1,280 students from five public elementary schools in Washington Heights filled Haven Plaza at Columbia University Irving Medical Center to learn about science.

    Children smiling at the camera

  • SYEP Summer Bash

    August 16, 2024

    We come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the participants in our Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

    Campus News
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Events

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CUIMC Campus Drives

Participate in the CUIMC Holiday Drives to provide toys and support science education for children and schools in Washington Heights.

Medical Center Neighborhood Fund

By supporting the Neighborhood Fund we can help distribute critical grants to local nonprofit organizations in our neighborhood.