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HEAF Alumna and 2023 Gala Honoree Evelyn Pérez-Albino has been elected to the Board of Directors. An accomplished Fortune 500 legal executive, employment attorney, DEI thought-leader and highly-sought speaker, Evelyn’s passion for education and career exposure mirrors Harlem Educational Activities Fund’s purpose of getting students to and through college and into meaningful careers.

It’s . We thank our supporters who have aligned with ’s mission to open doors to college and meaningful careers for NYC’s most deserving students. 
 
You can help bridge educational and opportunity gaps too, consider making a donation, volunteering your time, or spreading the word about HEAF!

See at to learn about our innovative programs that bridge academic and opportunity gaps for some of NYC’s most deserving students!

Don’t miss at upcoming Family Days! Meet our team and learn how we help bridge academic and opportunity gaps for NYC students to open doors to college and meaningful careers.

Members of our team were inspired participants at the recent The Partnership for After School Education (PASE) 20th annual Activating the Power of Afterschool Conference, which celebrates the impact of afterschool programs on youth and their families, and promotes innovation in education. HEAF's innovative college access programs open doors to college and meaningful careers through academic enrichment, personal development, college exposure and prep, and career exploration and support.

Thanks to the alumni who joined us at our Harlem campus to discuss alumni engagement, your presence and insights are invaluable! We look forward to seeing more alumni engage, volunteer and connect with HEAF.

Are you a HEAF alumni and want to reconnect with former classmates and make an impact on our current students? Join our Alumni Network today - https://heaf.org/alumni-network/

students attended the Siegfried Youth Leadership Program (SYLP) Economics Summer Camp, in partnership with the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship (CEEE) at the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics.

Students spent a week at the university participating in lessons from and effective to .

Thank you to the Siegfried Group and University of Delaware for this experience, and for giving our students the to learn and interact with their peers!

On , we reflect on and celebrate the emancipation of slaves in the United States, while acknowledging the work still to be done to achieve equity and equality.

On a mission to open doors to college for NYC students, was hosted by the University of Delaware’s Deputy Director of Admissions, Darnell Edmonds, who discussed his perspective as an African American alum of the university.

Join us to celebrate students, help support our critical college access program and honor Cross River for its substantial scholarships for our students.
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HEAF Spring Soirée
June 5 at the Century Association
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For tickets and sponsorships -https://www.classy.org/event/heaf-spring-soiree/e572081

: MIT Alumni Association’s “Slice of MIT” spotlights Michael Johnson, on his passion for empowering NYC youth through his role as President and CEO of . HEAF opens doors to college and meaningful careers for students from under-resourced NYC communities. Read more here - https://alum.mit.edu/slice/city-planning-college-prep

When Michael G. Johnson MCP ’97 was growing up in a working-class neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, his high school guidance counselor discouraged him from applying to the college of his choice. It still rankles him. Now, as president and CEO of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund, Johnson works to ensure that other kids from underserved New York City communities get the encouragement and support they need to achieve their dreams. https://bit.ly/3WxwOEy

Tune in tonight to see Board Member Neil deGrasse Tyson compete on ! Watch him compete alongside Tony Hale & Robin Thede for a chance to win over $1M for the Harlem Educational Activities Fund. You can watch Celebrity Wheel of Fortune on ABC at 9 PM!

students and families past and present sprung into wellness during our Spring Wellness Retreat! Special thanks to our community partners The Horticultural Society of New York, Femala Flemming, Art in the Park and Seven Brown for leading workshops throughout the day aimed to help those participating relax and unwind. The work we do at HEAF goes beyond the classroom. Ensuring our students have a save space to prioritize mental and emotional well-being is critical to the personal development and growth our students pursue on their paths to college and ultimately into meaningful careers.

Join for our Spring Soirée on June 5th at the Century Association, to celebrate HEAF’s students and support our critical college access program! This year, we are pleased to honor Cross River, for their generosity to HEAF and their commitment to providing substantial scholarships to our students.
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For tickets and sponsorships - https://www.classy.org/event/heaf-spring-benefit/e572081

“HEAF changes the lives of young people… it’s about getting kids to believe college is the path” said President and CEO Michael G. Johnson in MIT Technology Review. Michael, an MIT alumnus, discussed why he’s passionate about education and HEAF’s mission of getting students to and though college and into meaningful careers. You can read more here -

From city planning to college prep Michael G. Johnson, MCP ’97

’s middle school students visited 449LA S**T where they explored the Harlem Renaissance through live jazz, spoken word and art. Students are currently learning about the Harlem Renaissance in ELA class, which is part of our mission to expose students to different cultural experiences that will benefit them in future careers.

Calling all past and current students and families - join us on Monday April 29 for our Spring Wellness Retreat! We’ll spend the day at Riverbank State Park relaxing, unwinding and reconnecting our minds. Sign up today - https://forms.gle/zZWEbbhhYqCf7kyq6

’s Board of Directors elects Dave Wildman as Vice Chair. Dave has been an active Board member since 2017. He succeeds Brett McCollough, who remains on the executive committee.

The Community Resource Fair and Family Day was a resounding success! Thank you to the Harlem community for coming together to deliver a day of fun, connection and valuable resources sure to make an impact on those who attended.

Go into the weekend feeling good and making a difference by donating to ’s Project Tomorrow Fundraising Campaign! Help our Class of 2027 students achieve their dreams and more - https://www.classy.org/give/566666/ #!/donation/checkout

Thank you Marsh McLennan for hosting students. Learning about career paths in professional services, engaging in Q&A with the Marsh team and touring the NYC office had a real impact on our students as they plan their paths to college and into meaningful careers.

There is still time to RSVP for the Community Resource Fair and Family Day. Sign up today for a day full of engaging and educational activities -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPzXp_9fxdKU_BRYl3zxKai_URG3YXlgfYdHHZRX99mmrhiw/viewform?pli=1

Join on Saturday March 23 for our inaugural Community Resource Fair and Family Day. We're brining the community together for a day of fun, connection, and valuable resources. Learn about community resources and social services featuring 20 + local community-based organizations. The day will be full of engaging activities for participants of all ages!. RSVP today - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPzXp_9fxdKU_BRYl3zxKai_URG3YXlgfYdHHZRX99mmrhiw/viewform?pli=1

Make a difference today: donate to ’s Project Tomorrow Fundraising Campaign! Your donation will have a direct impact on our Class of 2027. Help us continue to open doors to college and meaningful careers for students from under-resourced NYC communities. now: https://www.classy.org/give/566666/ #!/donation/checkout

TUNE-IN ALERT: Don't miss 's Michael Johnson tonight on Soul Lounge Primetime episode: "Literacy Lions Fight for Better Reading Outcomes In Our Schools." Michael will discuss HEAF's programming to bridge academic and opportunity gaps for NYC students from under-resourced communities along with The Reading Team’s Charon Darris, and Total Equity Now “TEN”'s Joe Rogers, hosted by Curtis Archer and Bob Poncé. To listen and watch:
- 7 PM: WHCR 90.3 FM: https://whcr.org
- 8 PM Premiere: YouTube: https://youtu.be/tVNiAqdqzUk
- 8 PM Premiere: Facebook Live: facebook.com/soulloungeprimetime
- Also available on: Anchor.FM, Spotify, iHeart, Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts

Literacy Lions Fight for Better Reading Outcomes in our Schools Against the backdrop of nationwide attacks on educational programs, we are spotlighting three Literacy Lions whose organizations and programs are achieving s...

On , celebrates women who have shattered expectations and serve as role models, inspiring our students to become future history makers. Through inspirational women in the public eye and private lives, our students see that dreams can become reality.

Calling all supporters - join us in our Project Tomorrow Fundraising Campaign! Harness the power of your network to support our Class of 2027 students achieve their dreams to become tomorrow’s engineers, lawyers, doctors and so much more! Help us open doors to college and meaningful careers - sign up to become a team captain or set up an individual fundraising page today - https://heaf.tfaforms.net/122

Happy to the entire team! Thank you for your continuous dedication to our students as you help open doors to college and meaningful careers.

Join on Saturday March 23 for our inaugural Community Resource Fair and Family Day. We're brining the community together for a day of fun, connection, and valuable resources. Learn about community resources and social services featuring 20 + local community-based organizations. The day will be full of engaging activities for participants of all ages!. RSVP today - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPzXp_9fxdKU_BRYl3zxKai_URG3YXlgfYdHHZRX99mmrhiw/viewform?pli=1

35 Years of ! Our students’ dedication, hard work, and resilience are our motivation to continue to evolve and grow as we carry out our mission to open doors to college and meaningful careers for New York City students. HEAF staff, alumni, volunteers and supporters continue to make an indelible impact, as we strive together to empower and inspire the next generation.

Youth Leadership Program students are all heart! During their time in YLP these high school students will complete leadership development training, work collaboratively to design and implement a community service project, and serve as peer mentors for our middle school students. We are excited to watch our YLP students grow in their leadership roles.