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Harvard in the Community
Harvard in the Community
Our commitment
From long-standing public school partnerships in Cambridge and Boston, to cutting-edge research, generous financial aid, strategic partnerships, and many more mission-driven programs across our cities and state, we are committed to enriching our home communities.
Learn more about how we support our communities
4th
largest employer of Massachusetts residents.
2,000
meals donated weekly by Harvard in partnership with Cambridge-based nonprofit, Food for Free.
$26.8 million
in scholarship aid awarded to Harvard College students from Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 academic year.
$1.45 billion
in construction, supplies, and services directed towards Massachusetts-based companies and organizations in the 2023 fiscal year.
College and career awareness
Advancing educational opportunities for students, teachers, and lifelong learners.
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Learn more about the educational initiative
Housing initiatives
Working with Cambridge and Boston to address local housing needs.
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Learn more about the housing initiative
Arts and culture
Free admission to art museums, public art tours, free public performance, creative economy support, and more.
Learn more about the art initiative
Learn more about the art initiative
Harvard Ed Portal
The Harvard Ed Portal brings the Harvard and Allston-Brighton communities together through learning, exploring ideas, and embracing a diversity of participants. Programs include programs for youth and adults; including K-12 mentoring, clubs, arts, career and economic development, wellness, and digital and online learning opportunities.
Explore opportunities at the Ed Portal
Harvard Museums
Harvard has museums dedicated to art, science, history, and so much more. Plan your next visit and explore a world of discovery.
Explore all of Harvard’s museums
Online learning
Harvard offers many opportunities for people from around the corner or across the globe to learn from our world-class faculty.
Harvard Online
has trained 30 million learners around the world in topics ranging from science to art.
LabXchange
, developed by Harvard, is a free learning platform that makes high-quality science education accessible to everyone.
Explore free online Harvard courses
April 23, 2026
12:00pm – 2:30pm EST
Harvard Gazette Event
The Impact of 4 Years of Warfare on the Russian Federation (Part II)
April 23, 2026
12:00pm – 2:30pm EST
Harvard Gazette Event
The Impact of 4 Years of Warfare on the Russian Federation (Part II)
The Impact of 4 Years of Warfare on the Russian Federation (Part II)
April 24, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Harvard Gazette Event
Meet a Scientist
April 24, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Harvard Gazette Event
Meet a Scientist
Meet a Scientist
April 27, 2026
3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Harvard Gazette Event
Green Transportation: Co-benefits for Climate, Air Quality, and the Economy
April 27, 2026
3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Harvard Gazette Event
Green Transportation: Co-benefits for Climate, Air Quality, and the Economy
Green Transportation: Co-benefits for Climate, Air Quality, and the Economy