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“To make a profound impact on the vast needs of those on the spectrum.” This simple statement represents the core mission of the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Since its founding in 1993 through the generosity of the Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation, the Seaver Center has evolved into a world-renowned institution, recognized for its “genetics-first” approach, groundbreaking discoveries, and clinical trials, significantly contributing to the understanding and treatment of autism.

Mount Sinai CARES (Comprehensive Adolescent Rehabilitation and Education Services) recently received a $1 million grant from The Tow Foundation’s 2025 Innovation Fund. This transformational gift will support care for adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders across clinical, school, and community settings.

Long before she was called to the Torah, Vivian Jacoby knew the cause she wanted to support through her Bat Mitzvah service project. It was one close to her heart. And with the support of her family, friends, teammates, and community, the young swimmer recently raised an impressive $4,775 to benefit the Mount Sinai Center for Post-COVID Care. Vivian’s project honors her beloved aunt, Jenny, who struggles with the persistent challenges of long COVID, while also supporting vital research and bringing awareness to the disease.

This February, the women’s comfort footwear brand Easy Spirit is making a $25,000 pledge to support Anuradha Lala-Trindade (Anu Lala), MD and Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital as part of their #MoveForHeart initiative. During national heart health month, Mount Sinai and Easy Spirit aim to build a stronger, healthier community by encouraging women to take meaningful steps toward wellness—at their own pace—by raising awareness of the powerful role walking and movement play in maintaining a healthy heart.