SCAN is Recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice

In a recent ceremony, SCAN was recognized for its collaborative efforts in reducing youth violence. In a recent ceremony, the U.S. Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community Partnerships for Public Safety was given for outstanding achievement in the development and support of partnerships designed to address public safety within a community, honoring the […]

Our Fall 2014 Newsletter is have arrived!

SCANLife, the agency’s newsletter, is hitting mailboxes this week, and features stories about our Summer Gear-Up, recent Job Summit in East Harlem, a new Middle School Initiative, and more. This edition also includes news about SCAN students receiving scholarships from the Sylvia and Herbert Woods Scholarship Endowment Foundation, and a profile of SCAN Board Member […]

Healthy Food Fall Festival is Celebrated at our Johnson Community Center

SCAN recently held a three-day Healthy Food Fall Festival at our Johnson Cornerstone Community Center in East Harlem. Attended by over 100 NYCHA residents of all ages, the free events included healthy food and nutrition education. SCAN recently held a three-day Healthy Food Fall Festival at our Johnson Cornerstone Community Center in East Harlem. Attended […]

Teen and Young Adult Job Summit Fosters Access to Employment

As part of our continuing efforts to create economic opportunities for East Harlem residents, SCAN hosted a Youth Job Summit this past October 8th at our Johnson Houses site, which drew over 100 community members between the ages of 16 and 24. Thanks to the sponsorship and hard work of the Office of New York […]

New East Harlem Middle School Initiative Launches

Thanks to a brand new three-year award from the City, SCAN began a new afterschool program this fall in partnership with the Harbor Science and Arts Charter School, located on East 111th Street. Thanks to a brand new three-year award from the City, SCAN began a new afterschool program this fall in partnership with the […]