About the Harvard Foundation
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Harvard Foundation
Office of Culture and Community
As part of the Office of Culture and Community, the Harvard Foundation serves the entire Harvard College by cultivating a community where each person is treated with equal dignity and respect. The Foundation does this by overseeing programs and initiatives that uplift the individual lived experiences of community members while encouraging connections across various perspectives, values, and personal journeys.
We invite all students from the College to work in collaboration with staff at the Foundation to create programming that nurtures our shared commitment to our community’s continual growth with the goal of creating space for each student to flourish.
Foundation Mission
The Harvard Foundation fosters a vibrant Harvard College community by advancing intercultural understanding, offering transformative educational opportunities, and supporting student growth through intentional programming and leadership development. We empower students to build community across differences and lead with purpose within and beyond Harvard. Through our work, we encourage students to cultivate a pluralistic community where cultural exchange sparks curiosity and inspires meaningful impact.
Bridging Cultures, Building Community
Community Commitments
The Harvard Foundation enacts our mission through three community commitments. Through these commitments, we dedicate ourselves to cultivating a Harvard community that celebrates every member on their unique and individual journeys.
### Advancing Intercultural Understanding
We create opportunities for meaningful connection across communities and cultures at Harvard by fostering a commitment to our collective engagement.
### Offering Transformative Educational Opportunities
We provide transformative educational opportunities through dynamic events, workshops, and campus-wide initiatives that deepen our awareness and understanding of others.
We nurture student leaders by equipping them with the self-determination and ability to create meaningful change both on campus and beyond while offering resources and dedicated support that center holistic well-being and overall success.
Funding Opportunities
The Harvard Foundation supports events that are open to the entire College community. In doing so, we advance our mission to build a vibrant campus, promote intercultural understanding, and foster student growth through transformative learning and leadership opportunities.
Learn more about program funding opportunities through the Harvard Foundation!
Apply for a Community Connections Grant
Upcoming Programming
Support Our Work
Looking for ways to support the Harvard Foundation?
Learn how you can give a tax deductible gift eligible for Harvard College Fund credit.
Book A Space With Us!
Registered Student Organizations and College departments are welcome to book event space in the lower levels of Thayer, Canaday, and Grays on RoomBook or by emailing the Harvard Foundation at harvardfoundation@fas.harvard.edu. A staff member from the Harvard Foundation will reach out to finalize your booking request.
Connect with the Foundation!
The Harvard Foundation is located in the Lower Level of Grays Hall located in Harvard Yard. Students are encouraged to come to the space and connect with our staff!
The office is open 10AM - 5PM, Monday-Friday.
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