We invite you to join fellow alumni worldwide in making a difference in your communities.
How to Participate:
- Attend a local event hosted by your regional club.
- Share your community service project with us.
Columbia Impact Day will be held in New York City on March 29.
Alumni worldwide will hold Impact Days in their communities on other dates this spring.
Find an event near you in the list below. We’ll continue to update this page as new locations are added.
Let’s create positive change together!
New York City
Garden Revitalization at Padre Plaza Success Garden
Saturday, March 29
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Mott Haven (Bronx)
541 E 139th S
Bronx, NY, 10454
Work to paint garden gates and furniture, rake and compost leaves, repair planting beds, and prepare the garden to welcome the residents of the community. Volunteers must wear sturdy closed toed shoes and long pants. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water for summertime. Wear warm clothes, a coat, hat, gloves, and boots for the winter months.
Volunteer
Revitalize Soundview Park with Bronx is Blooming
Saturday, March 29
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Caste Hill (Bronx)
1550 Lafayette Avenue
The Bronx, NY, 10473
Keep green spaces clean and beautiful for residents to enjoy throughout the year.
You may be planting, mulching and removing invasive species, or perhaps painting benches and fences. Wear closed-toed shoes (work boots or thickly-soled sneakers are best) and comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Rivers Run Community Garden
Saturday, March 29
Noon–3 p.m.
Co-Op City (Bronx)
675 Co Op City Blvd
Bronx, NY, 10475
Maintain a garden in the Bronx. You’ll be planting, cleaning up, painting, and more! You'll be planting, cleaning up, painting, and more! Wear closed-toed shoes (work boots or thickly-soled sneakers are best) and comfortable
clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Revitalize Claremont Park
Saturday, March 29
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fordham (Bronx)
172nd Street and Teller Avenue
Bronx, NY, 10456
Promote environmental sustainability and keep our outdoor spaces clean, safe, and beautiful for residents to enjoy throughout the year. Tasks may include planting, building garden beds, mulching, painting benches and fences, and removing invasive species. Wear closed-toed shoes (work boots or thickly-soled sneakers are best) and comfortable
clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Support Youth Fitness with Keen Fitness
Saturday, March 29
1 –2:30 p.m.
54 West 39th Street
9th Floor
New York, NY, 10018
Support teen athletes in KEENFit, fitness program for youth! Each week, athletes (ages 13-21) will be taken through a series of exercises designed to enhance physical fitness and have fun while doing so! Each athlete will be paired with a volunteer to assist with exercises/activities, and the programs will be led by KEEN Coaches.
Around the Globe
CAA Atlanta: Plant Trees
Saturday, March 29
9 a.m.–noon
Peachtree Battle Neighborhood
2435 Dellwood Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
Be a part of the giving back! We will be planting trees in the Peachtree Battle neighborhood with Trees Atlanta.
CAA San Diego: Del Mar Beach Clean-Up
Saturday, March 29
9 a.m.–noon
Powerhouse Park
1600 Coast Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
United States
We are excited to invite you to a special Columbia San Diego Alumni Community Clean-Up Day as part of Columbia Alumni Impact Day on Saturday, March 29, 2025! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, make a tangible impact on our local environment, and strengthen our alumni connections.
Volunteer
CAA Fairfield
Saturday, April 5
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
New Covenant Food Pantry, Stamford
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CAA Fairfield
Saturday, April 5
5:30–7 p.m.
Pacific House, located in Norwalk
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