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Community Relations

Founded in New York City in 1831, New York University has had a tradition of being a "private university in the public service." Just as our setting in Greenwich Village has been a key element in making NYU a leader in higher education, NYU has positively impacted the community by contributing to numerous local non-profit organizations, organizing a variety of community events, and helping to connect community members to available university resources. NYU works closely with neighborhood organizations, local businesses, social service providers, and other community-based organizations. Community relations helps to orchestrate these endeavors and serves as the University's liaison to community boards, block associations, and individuals located in the University community.

Community relations upholds the University’s academic mission by supporting the University’s local engagement. NYU’s primary community interaction occurs through local community boards. Community boards offer an important opportunity for those who want an active role in their neighborhood. Members of community boards are able to voice issues of concern at the monthly full-board meetings and are able to join committees to take action on specific issues. Click here to find your local community board.

NYU also maintains partnerships with many local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) which contribute to the economic vitality of Greenwich Village and New York City. For community members looking to help local businesses improve and thrive, local BIDs offer an excellent chance help organize neighborhood revitalization and economic development. Click here to find your local BID.

Mercer Street Dog Run

Mercer Street Dog Run Grand Re-Opening Vice President of NYU Government Affairs and Community Engagement, Alicia D. Hurley (center right), Beth Gottlieb, President of the Mercer-Houston Dog Run Association (center left), Dan Ferris (left), Policy Analyst, and Amanda McEntire, Policy Analyst (right) cut a dog collar ribbon in celebration of the dog run's re-opening.


Additionally, numerous community service opportunities are available for University students and staff through the Office of Student Activities and other departments at NYU.  Service opportunities include the President's C Team, NYU Clothes Line, and Campus Harvest. America Reads and America Counts is another University wide program that places over 800 college students in New York City public school classrooms to work as tutors helping elementary school students learn to read independently and learn basic math skills.

For local non-profits and community groups looking for support, the NYU Community Fund raises money for grants to neighborhood groups that are dedicated to such purposes as feeding the hungry, providing services to the elderly, supporting projects for the disabled, and numerous other worthy causes.

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Getting Involved in New York City & the Community

New York University's motto is "a private university in the public service." NYU delivers on this premise through the clinical and outreach programs of its leading professional schools; through the volunteer support of thousands of students, faculty, and staff; and through direct contributions to local charities. To find our more information on how to become an active contributor to the vibrancy of New York City, please read below.

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Visit the NYU Office of Student Activities on the 7th floor of the Kimmel Center to find out more information on getting involved in long-term service projects as well as one-day projects. The office coordinates an array of opportunities with local non-profits in need of a helping hand.

Contact NYU's Office of Civic Engagement, located on the 5th floor of 25 W. 4th Street, to find more more about largest university-based tutoring program in the nation, America Reads/America Counts. This program places over 800 college students in New York City public school classrooms to work as tutors helping elementary and junior high school students learn to read independently and master basic math skills. 

Become an active member of your community! Join your local community board and attend monthly full-board meetings to voice your opinion on the issues that impact your community or join special committees that suit your interests. To find your local community board, click here.

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Do you teach a course that is relevant to Greenwich Village or the city? Do you have interest in a topic that you'd like to share with community members? NYU's Office of Government and Community Afffairs can help coordinate opportunities for you to hold informal lectures and talks with community members. Please email us at community.affairs@nyu.edu for more information.

Become an active member of your community! Join your local community board and attend monthly full-board meetings to voice your opinion on the issues that impact your community or join special committees that suit your interests. To find your local community board, click here. If you would like to represent the University at community board meetings and start a dialogue on current community issues, our office can coordinate such opportunities.

Visit the NYU Office of Student Activities on the 7th floor of the Kimmel Center to find out more information on getting involved in long-term service projects as well as one-day projects. The office coordinates an array of opportunities with local non-profits in need of a helping hand.  NYU's Office of Civic Engagement also connects NYU staff, faculty, and students with local nonprofits and organizations.

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Looking to remain "connected" to the NYU community in a personal and fulfilling way that doesn’t require a lot of your time? Become a mentor at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development! Exploring career options raises a lot of questions for students, help them make educated decisions by advising through your experiences. Click here to find out more.

If your nonprofit or organization would like NYU student interns, you can also use the Wasserman Center for Career Development to post information about jobs and other opportunities!

Let NYU's Office of Government and Community Affairs know if you are doing something great in the community so we can share your news! We can organize opportunities for you to hold lectures and discussions on campus or we can feature you in one of our NYU publications. Please call us at 212.998.2400 or email us at community.affairs@nyu.edu to discuss how we can collaborate on these efforts.

George Reis

George Reis, Supervisor for Sustainable Landscaping Facilities, plants daffodils with students from PS41

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