Greater New York Chapter

Get Involved

Interested in getting involved with the Greater New York Chapter? Read about some of our programs below. You can also check out a list of upcoming Chapter events, or find information about the Take Steps walk or Team Challenge half-marathon training program.

Young Professionals Committee

Join the Greater New York Chapter Young Professionals! Young people aged 21 to 40 come together to plan two fundraising events per year, along with Happy Hours and other social events. Contact Carly Smith at [email protected] or (646) 943-7408 x 5804.

Power of 2                              

The Power of 2 program provides one-on-one, short-term support to patients and their families coping with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Individuals participating in the program are matched with volunteers who have had similar challenges and experiences for phone or e-mail conversations. This program is open to adults with IBD as well as parents of children with IBD. We are working to expand this program to serve spouses of people with IBD; if your spouse is an IBD patient and you are willing to be a Power of 2 volunteer, we would love to have you!   

• Learn more

If you would like to participate in the Power of 2 program, please complete the appropriate form and email or mail it to:
120 Broadway, Suite 1050A, New York, NY 10271

Volunteer

The Greater New York Chapter currently needs volunteers for:

• Remote volunteers who are able to assist staff with projects
• Event committee members to help raise IBD awareness and fundraise mission critical funds

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]rohnscolitisfoundation.org or (646) 943-7408.

Workplace Giving

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Greater New York Chapter is a member of Community Health Charities. Employees of corporations, federal agencies, and state/municipal governments nationwide have the option to give to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation through Community Health Charities. Our CHC identification code is: 44159.

If you would like information on how to bring Community Health Charities to your workplace, please contact Veronica Perez at [email protected].

Honor a Loved One With a Tribute Donation

Making donations on behalf of others or in memory of others is a meaningful way of recognizing commitment to an important cause. You can make a tribute or memorial donation and have us send a tribute card (suggested minimum donation $25.00). Your tribute gift can be mailed to our office at Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Greater New York Chapter 120 Broadway Suite 1050A New York, NY 10271 Attn: Jose Louis Muñoz or charged to a credit card by contacting Jose Louis Muñoz at [email protected] or (646) 388-9291. 

Be an Advocate

Advocacy is a major component of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation’s mission. Our advocates are not only patients, but family members, friends, caregivers, and doctors who want to make their voices heard and see a future free from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. 

Start making a difference today by joining the Advocacy Network and Take Action now!

Here's how you can take action today:

• Sign up for the Advocacy Network
• Email your legislators!
• Read our Advocacy Toolkit and learn how to be an advocate