Cornell Cares unites Cornellians for more than 40 service projects worldwide

Twice a year, Cornellians gather to do the greatest good through acts of service with Cornell Cares. From January 10–24, 2026, alumni organized 41 projects spanning 15 states and 5 countries.

This year's projects tackled a range of initiatives that reflected local community needs, including:

• 27 helping at food banks or creating meals for the community
• 5 assisting with winter clothing donations
• 3 volunteering at animal rescue facilities (including one just for house rabbits!)
• 2 aiding local libraries and local reading initiatives
• 2 caring for the local environment (1 educating about environmental issues through birdwatching)
• 1 engaging with local senior citizens
• ... Cornellians in Australia will soon be supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer at a local cricket match!

In total, the winter program saw 36 national events across the U.S. (including DC) and 5 international programs in Australia, Canada, India, Taiwan, and the UK. Cornell Cares continues year-round, connecting Cornellians who want to make a difference in their local communities.

If you're interested in organizing a Cornell Cares event for your community, let us know (regionalprograms@cornell.edu)! Cornell staff can assist with creating registration pages and marketing to local alumni.