Giving Back to Our Community this Holiday Season
We are collecting NEW and unwrapped toys for children ages 3 to 13 for our annual toy drive! All donations go to local daycare centers, head start programs, and community-based organizations. Contact us to learn more ways to volunteer: gca@cumc.columbia.edu or 212-305-8060.
Support a Local School's Science Program this Holiday Season!
Your department can support science education in Washington Heights this holiday season! We are partnering with local elementary and middle schools to donate supplies for their science curriculum.
Watch the video below to see how your department can make a difference! To lend your department’s support, contact Government and Community Affairs at gca@cumc.columbia.edu or 212-305-8060.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I participate?
There are two ways to participate: individual donations of toys or departmental sponsorships for a science program at a local school.
Contact us at gca@cumc.columbia.edu or 212-305-4983 to lend your department's support to a science program.
Please donate new, unwrapped toys appropriate for children ages 3-13. We encourage toys related to science, technology, engineering, math, or the arts.
What toys can we give?
New, unwrapped toys for children ages 3-13 will be accepted. We encourage toys related to science, technology, engineering, math, or the arts.
Can anyone donate?
Yes, all faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to participate in the holiday giving initiatives.
There are two ways to participate: individual donations of toys or departmental sponsorships for a science program at a local school.
Which organizations receive the toy drive donations?
All donations go to children in Washington Heights/Inwood and are distributed by the following organizations:
- NYPD 33rd Precinct Community Council
- Washington Heights Child Care Center
Additional partnerships will be updated on this page.
Which local school's science programs is CUIMC supporting?
PS 132M Juan Pablo Duarte on 185 Wadsworth Avenue near 181 Street
Donation request: take-home hydroponics kits for each of the 210 students to support the hydroponics curriculum and nutrition education efforts
Minimum donation: $3465
KIPP Washington Heights Middle School on 21 Jumel Place on 168 Street near Amsterdam Avenue
Donation request: supplies for the annual science fair for grades 6-8
Minimum donation: $1500
PS/IS 173 on 306 Fort Washington Avenue near 174 Street
Donation request: noise-cancelling headphones for young students with autism
Minimum donation: $5000
Dos Puentes Elementary on 185 Wadsworth Avenue near 181 Street
Donation request: supplies for the annual science fair for grades 4-5
Minimum donation: $1000
Castle Bridge School on 560 West 169 Street on Broadway
Donation request: science classroom supplies for the nature and environmental science curriculum
Minimum donation: $4500
Additional partnerships and donation requests will be updated on this page.
Toy Drive Events
There are currently no upcoming events.