Columbia is committed to working with the community on all levels to address issues of concern. We know that active involvement is the key to creating and maintaining a strong University-community partnership.

We maintain relationships with Community Boards 7, 9, 10, and 12. We are also an active member of a number of community organizations, including the Morningside Area Alliance (MAA).

The Office of Government and Community Affairs also manages the Columbia Community Service (CCS) Annual Appeal, a campaign that encourages Columbia faculty and staff to contribute to local organizations that provide critical social services to residents in the surrounding communities.  In the previous campaign - the 62nd Annual Appeal - CCS raised over $266,668.81 and distributed the funds to more than 55 non-profit agencies.

As part of our involvement in the community, we sponsor community programs such as the Chinese Saturday School; Swim Program; Summer Baseball/Softball League; Public School Improvement Project; Westside and Harlem Baseball Little Leagues; Westside Soccer League for boys and girls; and the Annual Child Care Fair. During the winter holiday season, we reach out to community-based groups to distribute hundreds of toys donated by Columbia faculty and staff, to local organizations that serve children.

Contact Information:

Government and Community Affairs
Columbia University in the City of New York
535 W. 116th St.
Room 302 Low Library MC 4319
New York, NY 10027
Tel: (212) 854-5915
Fax: (212) 666-1952
communityaffairs@columbia.edu