Community Service Database: Lenox Hill
The Peace Project
What is the Peace Project?
The Peace Project Inc. provides an in-school human rights and global citizenship education program for middle and high school students. The Peace Project addresses a critical need for civics education in New York City's schools, specifically working to inform, inspire, and ignite students to address human rights issues that directly affect them, their peers, their community, and their generation. Through games, activities, case studies, dialogue, presentations, projects, and a field trip to the United Nations, students directly interact with materials, issues, and leaders working on peace and community-building solutions. We believe that students have the right to be informed on the hows and whys of current events and human rights violations so that they are better equipped to be empathetic, solutions-oriented, and engaged participants and civic leaders in their communities.
How can you get involved?
The Peace Project is offering immediate impact micro-grants (“Peace Funds”). These Peace Funds are intended to empower local changemakers and to celebrate the work of our everyday heroes. These microgrants range from $500 to $5,000. Apply to the Peace Fund.
Be a Peace Project Fellow
Contact information:
http://peaceprojectinc.org
Aima Raza: 917-892-6032, aima.raza@peaceprojectinc.org
info@peaceprojectinc.org
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
What is Lenox Hill Neighborhood House?
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a multi-service community-based organization that serves people in need on the East Side of Manhattan and on Roosevelt Island.
How can I get involved?
Volunteers at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House use their unique skills, talents, and experiences to enrich our programs for thousands in need. We offer an extensive array of meaningful and rewarding volunteer positions for everyone from teens to older adults. Opportunities to volunteer are available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Examples include:
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Community Companion Volunteer assisting older adults
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Teaching Assistant in our Early Childhood Center
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Friendly Visitor for homebound older adults
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Activities Leader in our Women's Mental Health Shelter
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English Instructor in language classes for recent immigrants
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Computer & Technology Specialist for Adults
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Food Services Assistant
Contact information:
Anthony Snowden
Volunteer Director
212-218-0487
asnowden@
lenoxhill.org
Lauren Goldman
Deputy Volunteer Director
212-218-0452
lgoldman@
lenoxhill.org
Ramona Gross
Deputy Volunteer Director
212-218-0473
rgross@
lenoxhill.org
St James Church
What is St. James?
St. James’ exists to invite people into the knowledge and love of God through Christ. We are here to help you grow in faith, whatever your age and wherever you are in your own journey. We also seek to know, love, and care for one another, and offer that care and witness to Christ through ministries of service, justice, and hope.
How can I get involved?
"The Bible talks a lot about covenants, an oath to do your part. Our ministries work the same way, through each of us promising to do our part." Check the ever-changing opportunities offered by the church here.
Contact information:
https://www.stjames.org/contact-us/
StJamesChurch@stjames.org
212.774.4200
Hospital for Special Surgery - Sports Safety
What is Hospital for Special Surgery - Sports Safety?
HSS Sports Safety offers public health education programming as part of the Education and Academic Affairs Division at Hospital for Special Surgery. HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 for orthopedics, and No. 3 for rheumatology by U.S.News & World Report (2017-18). HSS has been among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology for 26 consecutive years.
How can I get involved?
Reach out for potential internships or aid with presentations.
Contact information:
hss.edu/sports-safety
Joseph Janosky: 917-260-4064, janoskyj@hss.edu
