On Saturday, September 21st, the CCARPLV brought a group of students to Green Chimneys, a school and farm for children with social, emotional, and behavioral issues. The students helped paint two large fences that house their horses. It was great…
Hunger Action Month has brought up some shocking statistics about hunger in New York City – for example, did you know that 1.5 million New York City residents, 1 in 4 of which are children, live in households facing food insecurity?1…
On August 23rd, the RA’s from Pace University performed a day of service by cleaning up and beautifying Spring Creek Park. The park is located in the Northern Jamaica Bay, a location that was heavily affected by Superstorm Sandy. Below…
September is Hunger Action Month, a campaign by Feeding America and its nationwide network of food banks to educate communities about hunger in America and urge everyone to take action – and we’re calling on you to make a difference…
We’re Hiring! The CCAR is currently looking for a motivated and civic-minded student to join our team as our Student Media Projects Coordinator. This is a unique work-study position that will allow you to truly make a difference on campus…
This year’s convocation theme is justice – but what is justice, and how do service and civic engagement fit in to creating a more just world? Justice can be defined as: The maintenance of the equitable distribution of those resources necessary…
Check out this story about Chipotle’s attempt to use fewer genetically modified foods and oils in its delicious burritos! Be sure to visit our table at Convocation on September 3rd to find out more about how to Take Action about…
You may remember CCARNY’s Take Action this past year about Shark Finning. BIG NEWS about a new NY state law that is taking a big step in shark protection: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/27/nyregion/cuomo-signs-law-banning-shark-fin-sales.html?ref=science&_r=1& Thank you to all those who petitioned and took action…
A Year in Photos Congratulations Pace University on another excellent year of community service and civic engagement! We at the Center for Community Action and Research thank all of the volunteers for their time and hard work. You will see…
As the school year comes to an end, we sit back and reflect on how much of a successful year we had. The Center for Community Action and Research has had the pleasure of hosting many events throughout the year…