BE A GIVER. FUND

BE A FUND GIVER.
SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
Annual Appeal Goal:
$100,000
The Medical Center Neighborhood Fund is a joint effort of Columbia University Medical Center,
NewYork-Presbyterian and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. The Fund supports local notfor-profit community organizations in their efforts to provide much-needed recreational, arts and
cultural, health outreach, education, preventive and social services to children, youth, seniors and
families in the Washington Heights and Inwood community. Thanks to the generous contributions
of employees throughout the Medical Center, community partners are able to provide these services
to our neighbors in need.
For the past twenty-two years, the Neighborhood Fund has helped support programs like
 the Ecumenical Food Pantry, which distributes 600 food bags a week to seniors and
families;
 Concert in the Heights which develops free classical music concerts for the entire
community to enjoy;
 the Nagle Avenue Y, which provides homebound seniors with safe and reliable
transportation to get their groceries and medications;
 the Corner Street project that delivers invaluable preventive services to high risk
individuals;
 many other organizations that provide after-school educational and recreational programs
for youth as well as advocacy and entitlement services for our most vulnerable neighbors.
The groups are just a few examples of the many community partners that make our community a
great place to live and work. Let’s continue our support.
The recent setback in our economy yielded daunting funding cuts for many in the not-for-profit
sector. Community service providers have had to reduce and cut programs leaving the neediest
residents at risk of going without critical services. Your support for community programs is more
important than ever. Help us continue our tradition of giving and caring for our neighbors.
Your help is desperately needed…Take Action Now!
To make a gift, please download the donation form using the following link:
http://infonet.nyp.org/Attach/NeighborhoodFundDonationForm.pdf
Thank you!
“An employee supported program consisting of cash gifts, payroll
pledges, in kind services and volunteer time.”
How You Can Help?
Donate to the Fund - Your can give a contribution by check, cash, credit
card or you may select payroll deduction. 100% of your donation goes to support
community programs.
Tell colleagues - Tell a colleague about the Fund and ask for their support.
You can direct them to our website to learn more about the Fund and community
organizations supported with Neighborhood Fund dollars.
Sponsor an event – You may coordinate a department event/activity and
donate proceeds to the Fund. Your department will be acknowledged during our
annual community awards ceremony and in all communication materials.
Volunteer – You can join the team of volunteers to help promote the Fund,
review community grant applications, conduct site visits and/or coordinate
activities to raise awareness about the Neighborhood Fund.
BE A FUND GIVER.
SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.