The work of SCAN New York was recently highlighted in a brand new documentary on WNET-TV. “Treasures of New York, Settlement Houses” aired in New York City on WNET channel 13 on Sunday, November 20th. Click here to watch the entire film. The documentary opens with 11-year old SCAN program participant (and beat composer/performer) AJ, […]
SCAN NY is one of the local charities Yankees Manager Joe Girardi highlighted this season, by wearing a t-shirt at his pregame news conferences. (excerpted from The New York Times) By Billy Witzsept / September 30, 2016 The public image of Joe Girardi, with his square chin, G.I. Joe haircut and righteous assertions, might best […]
The article features an interview with Lew Zuchman, Executive Director, along with in-depth reporting on our Reach For the Stars and GLASS (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Supporters) programs. Read the full article here. Supportive Children’s Advocacy Network: Empowering Parents to Promote Education A high school diploma is still out of reach for 50 percent of […]
On May 17th over 130 friends, supporters and partners gathered at the New York Junior League to celebrate our 2016 Spring Gala, “Reaching New Horizons“. This year’s event was a wonderful opportunity to honor those who continue to play a vital role in our growth, and to raise much-needed funds to help improve the lives […]
SCAN has been awarded significant new funding to establish a new program for NYCHA residents in East Harlem. The $75,000 grant from the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, in partnership with United Neighborhood Houses, provides full funding for SCAN to launch Get Healthy, East Harlem at our Lehman Cornerstone center this fall. Further, we will […]
This fall, thanks to our expanding partnership with the New York Junior League, a brand new literacy program for 20 children in the 3rd – 5th grade is launching at SCAN’s East River Cornerstone Community Center in East Harlem. The aim of Reading Rangers is to encourage and educate young children by providing reading lessons […]
SCAN has been awarded new contracts that enabled us to open two additional centers in East Harlem. We now run a total of seven Cornerstone community centers in the community. The two new Cornerstone centers, at Lehman Village on Madison Avenue and East 108th St., and at Dewitt Clinton Houses on Lexington Avenue and East […]
Joining SCAN’s Board are Sarah JJ Caffey and Rahesha Harrison. Both are recent graduates of the New York Junior League’s Nonprofit Boards Clearinghouse program. “We are honored to have Sarah and Rahesha elected to the Board,” said Vincent DeGiaimo, who was elected President of SCAN’s Board of Directors in early 2014.“SCAN never been in a better […]
100% of your contribution will to supporting our many programs. SCAN invites you to support our Spring 2015 Non-Gala, Gala. Our 2015 Non-Gala, Gala is our most important private fundraising effort, so we hope that you will partner with us and help SCAN to continue its critical mission. Your contribution will be put to use […]
