New York City Asthma Partnership (NYCAP)
What is NYCAP?
The New York City Asthma Partnership (NYCAP) is a coalition of individuals and organizations who share an interest in reversing the asthma epidemic in New York City.
NYCAP's Vision
NYCAP envisions a city where every person lives in an environment that promotes respiratory health and where people with asthma live full and active lives.
NYCAP's Mission Statement
The mission of NYCAP is to develop and advance a plan for asthma prevention and control by bringing together a diverse group of organizations and individuals who will:
- • Share information, resources, studies and findings related to asthma, and
- • Improve, or make recommendations to improve, policies and practices of systems known to influence asthma.
Who joins NYCAP?
NYCAP members include representatives of community-based organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, medical centers, social service agencies, and others.
How do I join NYCAP?
NYCAP offers three categories of membership: Active, Associate, and Sponsor.
- • Active members participate in all NYCAP meetings and activities, receive mailings and notices, are eligible to vote, and are eligible to run for elected positions.
- • Associate members receive mailings and notices but are not eligible to vote or hold an elected position.
- • Sponsor members provide direct financial support or in-kind support of NYCAP.
You may call 311 to request application materials.
