A longtime political science researcher at Columbia University in New York City, Sharyn O’Halloran currently serves as the George Blumenthal Professor of Political Economy and Professor of International and Public Affairs. Sharyn O’Halloran also belongs to the board of directors of Community Impact, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving disadvantaged populations in the Morningside Heights, Washington Heights, and Harlem communities. As part of its work with local residents, Community Impact sponsors a number of health and wellness programs, including the Student Health Outreach Program (SHOUT).
Participants in the SHOUT program work closely with families to educate them about government benefits and health insurance opportunities. Together with the nonprofits Children’s Defense Fund and SeedCo, the SHOUT program provides outreach with the help of a number of community organizations. Two days per week, the SHOUT program manages a food pantry and distributes fresh produce to members of the community.
To learn more about the SHOUT program at Community Impact, visit the official website at communityimpact.columbia.edu.