ESMS Student Philanthropy

Organized by a group of ESMS students, the Reading Buddies volunteer their time during Wednesday's lunch period to read to local elementary students at PS 527, next door to our school.

For more information or to join the club, please contact our Parent Coordinator Carly Griffo (cgriffo2@schools.nyc.gov).

Students collect new and used books in good condition to donate to Project Cicero, a non-profit organization designed to supplement school and classroom libraries in under-resourced New York City public schools.  For more information, please contact our Parent Coordinator Carly Griffo (cgriffo2@schools.nyc.gov).

Under the leadership of The Student Council, students collect donations for The New York Common Pantry (formerly known as The Yorkville Pantry), a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing hunger throughout New York City.  Located just a few blocks from ESMS, the New York Common Pantry is the city's largest community-based food program, capable of helping thousands of families in need.

Throughout the year, students also collect gently used coats, hats and other clothing for local homeless shelters.

Student bake sales benefit our neighborhood chapter of the ASPCA.