Pre-Registration has begun for SCAN-Harbor Performing Arts Academy. We are a tuition free program, based in East Harlem, servicing students ages 3 – 24. Fall / Winter classes will begin Tuesday October 3rd 2023, Tuesday – Saturday. Please use the link below to pre-register. Pre-registration link – Fall 2023 – 2024: https://forms.office.com/r/2usaFujuUm […]
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’s Board President, Jamel Oeser-Sweat speaks at UNH Event
Last week, at an event hosted by United Neighborhood Houses (UNH), a 100 year old entity that represents 46 neighborhood settlement houses, reaching 765,000 New Yorkers, SCAN-Harbor’s board president, Jamel Oeser-Sweat was invited to speak on a panel discussion on advocacy for human services. We are honored to have been included in such a way, […]
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 […]
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 […]
SCAN-Harbor Reach for the Stars Student receives Inspire Scholarship for $60,000!
This week, a student in SCAN-Harbor’s Reach for the Stars program, Bri Butler, received a huge surprise! Bri was invited to Madison Square Garden to receive a gift of a $60,000 scholarship! The scholarship allows Bri to attend any HBCU in the fall, and will ensure a bright future for one of our bright […]
Mayor Adams, Governor Paterson, others join Black History Month Celebration at SCAN-Harbor’s Johnson Community Center
Last week an incredible Black History Month event took place at SCAN-Harbor’s Johnson Community Center in East Harlem. Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs and SCAN-Harbor, the largest youth services organization in Harlem, East Harlem, and the South Bronx, co-hosted the event to celebrate African American Firsts. The event honored the many civic leaders in New York […]
Black History Month Celebration at SCAN-Harbor’s Johnson Center
On the evening of February 16th, at SCAN-Harbor’s Johnson Center in East Harlem, Assemblymember Edward Gibbs and SCAN-Harbor will present a Black History Month Event honoring civic leaders in New York who have broken barriers to become the first African American to reach their esteemed position. Invitees for the event include: Manhattan District Attorney […]