Written by Valentine Goldstein
A by-the-numbers look at how NYU served communities in NYC and beyond this summer and fall 2023
Whether helping migrants with asylum applications, hosting workouts in Washington Square Park with Sweat for Vets (pictured above), or engaging in service learning coursework with local schools and nonprofits, NYUers are constantly renewing and expanding NYU’s commitment to being “a private university in the public service.” Through hundreds of outreach and engagement efforts by students, faculty, and staff, NYU contributes thousands of hours—and dollars—in service to our surrounding communities each semester. Below are just a few highlights from summer and fall 2023.
1500+
Service hours by students in Silver School of Social Work, tutoring youth, and visiting adults facing dementia, food and housing insecurity.
7+
Countries involved in 20 Miles More, a documentary co-produced by student Zara Gounden, funded by a Liberal Studies Social Impact Grant.
9
Animals found permanent homes through Faculty Housing in partnership with Waggytail Rescue. (above)
1500+
Volunteer hours at the Asylum Application Help Center by students, staff, and faculty who served as application assistants.
202
Students served by the Liberal Studies Violet Pantry. (right)
3000+
Hours of service completed by the 130 participants and 32 peer mentors during the Fall 2023 Project OutReach program. (above)
35
Backpacks filled with school supplies and donated by University Relations and Public Affairs staff to MS 188 The Island School.(below)
29
Steinhardt students conducted speech-language intervention for patients with Huntington’s Disease at an NYC Health Care Center.
12
Wagner students volunteered with Team TLC, a nonprofit that supports asylum seekers with a free store, medical care, and other services.
100
Public school students treated to a Cyclones game with the NYU Tandon Center for K12 STEM. (above)
76
Guyanese children issued glasses from KinderEye, a project created by student Mayah Singh and funded through Liberal Studies Impact Grants.
1012
Pounds of food delivered to Bowery Mission through Stern’s Executive MBA Program in partnership with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine. (above)
$59K
Raised for Gallatin’s Philanthropy and Social Difference class supporting 826 NYC, Neighbors Together, and New Incentives. (below)
$2450
Raised through a bake sale by the Langone Part-time MBA Student Government for Maui Fire Relief through the Hawaii Community Foundation.
200
Gifts donated by NYU Finance and Campus Services staff to children in BRC’s affordable housing through the 3rd annual “Winter Wishes” drive.
$5K
Thom Fluellen Award given to New Women New Yorkers through the NYU Community Fund. (above)
36K
Seeds sorted and packed by Liberal Studies Service Ambassadors for GrowNYC’s distribution to local schools and organizations. (below)
