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COMMUNITY “The relationship between Harvard University and the City of Cambridge is older than the nation itself. We share nearly four hundred years of history and EDUCATION Helping students achieve academic excellence. countless achievements that have strengthened our community for generations. Most remarkable, however, are the many ways in which we continue to reconsider our work together, to expand our partnerships, and to improve the lives of everyone ECONOMIC IMPACT who has the good fortune of living or working here, for a semester or for a lifetime. Supporting a robust local economy. Ours is a remarkable place created by extraordinary people.” HOUSING Enabling the creation & preservation of affordable housing. SUSTAINABILITY Ensuring a greener, healthier future. Drew Gilpin Faust President of Harvard University Lincoln Professor of History COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Harvard University’s Engagement in Cambridge RY S TA CH EN O M O E L S L E With programs available CPSCambridge Public Schools 4th-grade students participate in every public school in in programming at the Harvard Cambridge, students visit the Museum of Natural History as part University’s museums, learn of the CPS science curriculum.

EDUCATION from Harvard educators, and ER S take part in approximately PP CH U O 100 mentoring and O L enrichment programs. S Harvard has curriculum-based Dr. Jeff Young programs supporting every CPS Superintendent, Cambridge Public Schools Upper School, impacting more than approximately 1,200 students annually. BR CAM IDG Every 8th-grade student in CPS develops LATI E “Cambridge is incredibly fortunate to have Harvard & N S R a science project culminating in a spring C IN University right in our backyard. It gives our students H D showcase on campus. Helping CPS O G O experiences that are commensurate with what is taking E

L Students place on many college campuses. I don’t know of any other community in America where public Achieve All CRLS biology teachers use the Harvard Museum of school students enjoy the benefits of having Academic Natural History’s program on evolution as a part of the a university community like we do here in Excellence high school’s science curriculum. Cambridge.” at Every Level \

HARVARD’S PROJECT TEACH Connecting with all CPS 7th-graders, Working with teachers, their teachers and their families to students and families, develop a college-going identity Harvard provides on-campus academic experiences for all 7th-grade students from EDUCATION Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Over the past three years, 1,150 students have participated in the program.

Manuel J. Fernandez Head of School, Cambridge Street Upper School

“I have seen firsthand how the partnership with Harvard benefits our students. They’re able to access so many Harvard resources, from visiting campus and doing experiments in Harvard labs to working with robots. They’re able to experience what it’s like to be on a college FOR TEACHERS FOR FAMILIES campus and it shows them that college isn’t some distant dream, but that it’s real and achievable. Classroom FOR STUDENTS Tools to promote college And it leads to a renewed excitement for learning. That’s our goal as teachers–to get them–and materials Specialized programs & conversations keep them–excited about learning. Harvard has been a terrific partner in achieving that goal.” tailored instruction from Harvard faculty EDUCATION students allyear round. enrichment amongst that bolster academic and innovative programs (CRLS) to deliver responsive Rindge School andLatin partners withtheCambridge its host communities, and and opportunity gaps in addressing theachievement Harvard iscommitted to Harvard Graduate School of Education Director, Cambridge-Harvard Summer Academy (CHSA), Beth A. Simpson, M.Ed. normally duringthe academic year. different setting and inadifferent way thanthey may them withthe opportunity to learn new things ina the highschool students whoparticipate. Itprovides It isanintensive, project-based learning experience for “ CHSA isnotyour typical summerschool. ” estimated classes. Since openingin 2001, CHSA has served an offers students bothenrichment and remedial Cambridge-Harvard Summer Academy (CHSA) Serving asCRLS’s officialsummer school, that are notavailable atCRLS. advanced courses attheHarvard Extension School Harvard offers CPS students scholarships for To date, financial support to thrive and excel in college. deserving highschool students withtheskillsand rigorous enrichmentprogram thatprovides The Crimson Summer Academy (CSA) isa graduated from theCSA and on to college. received scholarships since 2010. 52 4,500 students from Cambridge have students. 100 115 % students have have gone Year-Round Academic Enrichment C Ex Crimson S ambridge S DID YOU KNOW? ummer A tension S 97 Cambridge residents, including62 CRLS graduates, have beenadmitted A Har cademy to Harvard College since 2010. v ard -Har cademy ummer chool

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“There is a strong symbiotic relationship between the city of Cambridge and Harvard. It is an exceptional partner in our efforts in public Cambridge is home to education, affordable housing and environmental a vibrant innovation Harvard employees sustainability. It is our largest employer and purchaser 12 work in Cambridge of goods and services, and a dependable supporter of ecosystem. Through teaching, THOUSAND our nonprofit social service organizations that serve research and operations, the most vulnerable and needy residents of the city.” Harvard contributes to this ecosystem, creates jobs and Cambridge residents 4.6 work at Harvard Rich Rossi promotes opportunities for THOUSAND City Manager, City of Cambridge economic growth.

ECONOMIC IMPACT ECONOMIC Jeff Lockwood Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research & $ in research funding fueling Board Member, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce 800 science, medical discoveries & MILLION health improvements annually “Harvard is the city’s largest employer and one of the driving forces behind the continued growth of the Cambridge economy. Its tremendous purchasing power benefits local $ in local spending businesses and it attracts nearly one billion annually 120 for supplies and in research funding–which helps foster the city’s MILLION services annually entrepreneurial spirit while drawing private investment that leads to the creation of new businesses.” DID YOU KNOW? Approximately 20,100 MBTA Red Line passengers embark or disembark daily at the Harvard Square station. Harvard Square Harvard attracts hundreds is the of thousands of visitors annually, contributing to the economic vitality of the # Square. 1

ECONOMIC IMPACT ECONOMIC Denise Jillson most visited Executive Director, Harvard Square Business Association destination in Cambridge

“Our 365 businesses rely on the students, faculty, staff and visitors that Harvard brings to the area. Local businesses benefit greatly from annual events such as Commencement and Parents Weekend. Harvard ensures that the Square is a healthy place for businesses to succeed by respecting and listening to business owners, property owners and the community.” Harvard’s 20/20/2000 program provides assistance to help create and preserve affordable housing for low- Partnering with the City and middle-income residents in Cambridge. of Cambridge and local

HOUSING organizations, Harvard has helped to create or preserve more than 1,000 units of local affordable housing in recent history. 738 units built/renovated in

Peter Daly 32 Opening the Door Executive Director, Homeowner’s Rehab, Inc. housing developments to Affordable Housing “Harvard is a key player in working with the local nonprofit community and city government to create and preserve affordable housing in Cambridge.Its efforts have protected more than just physical homes; they have protected the quality of life 138 for many families and individuals throughout families have become the city.” first-time homeowners IDEN ES CE R “Harvard has been instrumental in ensuring ’S L N ARM that our city’s seniors are able to remain in U A S PM A their homes at Putnam Square Apartments. From P A

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T C helping city agencies fund supportive living services such S as personal care, transportation or grocery delivery, to preserving affordable housing options, Harvard has really HOUSING CAMBRIDGE stepped up to the plate and supported our city’s growing SQUAR AM E senior population.” 20 N units 25 T units U P John O’Neal Preserving Executive Director, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services Affordable Housing 94 in Harvard Square units

Preserving 139 DID YOU KNOW? units Harvard also partners with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Every summer, for more than Services (SCES) to provide supportive living services 40 years, Harvard and the city of for residents at Putnam Square Apartments. Cambridge partner to host an on- campus picnic for more than 1,000 80% of residents are using these services, which neighborhood local senior citizens. This help them to live independently in their homes. is one of many campus activities, events and programs for Cambridge residents. DID YOU KNOW? In the lab. In the classroom. Harvard faculty members conduct On campus. Harvard is research and teach more than 240 dedicated to tackling classes focusing on energy LEED-certified and registered projects and the environment. climate change through its 132 more than any other university worldwide everyday operations and by leveraging the collective power of interdisciplinary knowledge in ways that SUSTAINABILITY reach across the globe. % Reduction in greenhouse gas Henrietta Davis 21 emissions, including growth Former Cambridge Mayor and Founding Member of and renovation FY06-FY14 Cambridge Community Compact for a Sustainable Future

Reduction in greenhouse gas “Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our % % emissions, excluding growth time, requiring comprehensive and collaborative solutions. Of University 87 32 and renovation FY06-FY14 In terms of practice, the University was one of the first commuters use to set an aggressive climate goal targeting deep cuts in sustainable transportation energy and emissions on its campus. Harvard has long been a valuable partner with the city and local organizations in working collaboratively To learn more, visit: to build a more resilient community.” green.harvard.edu. DID YOU KNOW? Harvard has funded need-based scholarships that allow hundreds of children to attend day care, after-school Harvard is proud to programs and summer camps at the Cambridge Community Center, ensuring that cost is not a contribute to and partner barrier to access for families in need. with local community 2,000 organizations that are meals per week making a difference in our for those in need neighborhoods.

Sasha Purpura

Executive Director, Food For Free X . APPRO “Harvard has been a terrific partner in working to ensure that excess food from its dining halls does not COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS go to waste, and instead finds its way to our neighbors Harvard partners with who need it most. Harvard’s commitment, time, energy and resources have made a lasting Food For Free to donate difference in the battle on hunger.” approximately 2,500 pounds of excess dining hall food weekly COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Cambridge Family &Children’s Service Cambridge Housing Assistance Fund Cambridge Community Chorus Cambridge Community Center Cambridge Housing AuthorityCambridge Cambridge Historical Society Cambridge Health AllianceCambridge Cambridge Public Library Cambridge Jazz FestivalCambridge Jazz Cambridge Local First these important community organizations Harvard isproud to support Cambridge Symphony Orchestra Cambridge SchoolCambridge Volunteers Community Learning Center Cambridge Science Festival (National Honors Society) Cambridge YouthHockey Cambridge Rotary Club Cultural Survival Club Passim CASPAR Harvard Square Business Association Somerville-Cambridge ElderServices Friends of Cambridge Rindge &Latin S.S. Cosmas &Damian Society Tutoring Plusof Cambridge NAACP, Cambridge Branch Food For Free Committee Margaret Fuller House Just-A-Start On The Rise On The CONNECT WITH HARVARD All Cambridge residents receive

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All Cambridge Public School (CPS) students receive to theHarvard Museums of Science andCulture: Peabody Museum of Archaeology &Ethnology Harvard Semitic Museum Harvard Museum of Natural History Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments @HCommConnect free entry into theHarvard Art Museums free community events community.harvard.edu ACCESS HARVARD free entry , including: