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MIT has enjoyed a long and productive relationship with many neighborhood organizations in Cambridge. Through vehicles such as the MIT Community Service Fund, the Kendall Community Group, our affiliation with the Moses Kimball Fund, and direct donations of Institute funds, MIT has made steady financial and volunteer contributions to multiple organizations.
Cambridge First Day
In 1993, Cambridge First Day was established by MIT President Charles Vest as a way for MIT to formally express its appreciation to the Cambridge community for the productive economic and cultural partnerships that exist between the Institute and public officials, businesses, and residents of Cambridge. That year, MIT honored Cambridge businesses with whom MIT had been working for 50 years or more. MIT then recognized minority- and women-owned Cambridge businesses in 1994, small Cambridge businesses in 1995, Cambridge biotechnology companies in 1996, entrepreneurship in 1997, the culinary arts in 1998, architecture in 1999, the arts in 2000, community building in 2001, and services for the homeless in 2002. Since 2000, the four organizations being honored each year have been the recipients of $1000 gifts from MIT in honor of their work in the community.
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Honorees and speakers at Cambridge First Day 2002, celebrating organizations that aid the homeless. Photo by Laura Wulf.
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President's Community Service Awards
In 1994, MIT implemented Cambridge Community Service Day, which celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and community service in Cambridge. The reception is held annually at the MIT President's house to honor individuals from both the Cambridge and MIT communities for exemplary community service.
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2002 Community Service Award recipient Mike Foley presents his $1000 award donation to Miss Kay of the Cambridge Community Center.
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Facility Use
The Institute frequently provides meeting and event space for Cambridge organizations.
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MIT hosts a children's concert by Sweet Honey in the Rock at Kresge Auditorium. Photo by Donna Coveney.
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Board Memberships
MIT staff and faculty serve on over two dozen Cambridge non-profit boards and committees, and help to guide the activities of these community-based agencies that primarily serve youth and family needs.
Sponsorship
Through vehicles such as the MIT Community Service Fund, the Kendall Community Group, our affiliation with the Moses Kimball Fund, and direct donations of Institute funds, MIT has made steady financial and volunteer contributions to multiple organizations.
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