We are THRILLED to announce that SCAN-Harbor Performing Arts students will be performing as part of the cast in an off-Broadway performance of Scrooge- The Christmas Carol. The performance will take place at: The American Theatre of Actors 314 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019 We invite everyone to come with their children, grandchildren, […]
SCAN-Harbor Board Member, Lyor Cohen, Honored for His 40-year Career in HipHop
Earlier this week, at the Spirit of Life Gala hosted by City of Hope Foundation in Los Angeles California, Lyor Cohen, SCAN-Harbor Board Member, was honored for his impactful 40-year career in HipHop. We are very proud of Lyor and his accomplishments, as he was given the Spirit of Life Award, and many of […]
One Year Later…
SCAN-Harbor Celebrates Accomplishments One Year Later On October 19, 2022, SCAN-Harbor held its first in-person fundraising event since its successful merger of SCAN New York and Boys and Girls Harbor. The event was a smashing success! An impressive $1,000,000 was raised for SCAN-Harbor programs, but what was most memorable about the event was the joy, […]
SCAN-Harbor Performing Arts Academy with Quite the Busy Summer!
To say that the Performing Arts Academy has had a busy summer would be an understatement. To recount all of the activities would take quite some time, so we wanted to share some highlights, because we are so proud of both the youth in the program who are pouring their hearts out for the program, […]
SCAN-Harbor Welcomes Lanita A. Ward-Jones, MSG Entertainment, to W.I.S.H. Program Event
On Monday June 5th, SCAN-Harbor’s W.I.S.H. (We. I. She. He.) program welcomed Lanita A. Ward-Jones, Senior coordinator of Theater Operations at Madison Square Garden Entertainment, to a monthly program activity called “Monday Mix-Up.” The event aims to provide a safe space for members of the LGBTQ community. Ms. Ward-Jones spoke to participants about the importance […]
SCAN-Harbor / Bronx District Attorney Co-Sponsor Youth Summit at Foster Center
This past weekend, youth from the South Bronx came to Reverend T. Wendell Foster Recreation Center, a community center operated by SCAN-Harbor for over 30 years, to discuss gun violence in their community. SCAN-Harbor and Office of the Bronx District Attorney hosted the Youth Summit, an event that will be the first of many […]
SCAN-Harbor’s Janice Harrison Honored with Award from COFCCA!
SCAN-Harbor Directors and Staff were thrilled to hear that Janice Harrison was honored with an award from COFCCA (The Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies)! The award, named the Jim Purcell Excellence Award, is given to a staff in a youth services agency “who demonstrates excellence in their job.” Janice is currently […]
What a Blast! SCAN-Harbor Performing Arts Students Spotlighted at Radio City Music Hall
The 2023 Garden of Dreams Foundation Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall featured performances from kids in youth services agencies across New York. Once again, SCAN-Harbor had several artists in the talent show, and in addition, several other youth from SCAN-Harbor’s Performing Arts Academy helped with the production of the event- including DJing, Narrating […]
SCAN-Harbor Performing Arts Academy Students Perform Tonight at Radio City Music Hall!
SCAN-Harbor’s Elite Ensemble from our Performing Arts Academy was featured on Pix11 News yesterday in anticipation of tonight’s performance at Radio City Music Hall (see video at end of article). The dancers gave a sneak peek of their performance while in-studio at Pix11 news, and they nailed it! Tonight’s performance is a production from […]
Lewis Zuchman has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
SCAN-Harbor Executive Director Lew Zuchman is receiving the honor of induction into Marquis Who’s Who Registry, not only for his service as an original 1961 Freedom Rider, and his decades-long efforts in the Civil Rights movement, but as well, since 1987 he has positively impacted the lives of countless families and children as the Executive […]