Harlem Children's Zone
How to Help

“If you donate to the Harlem Children’s Zone you know you will get a high rate of return” – President Bill Clinton

There are many ways to get involved at the Harlem Children's Zone and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in Central Harlem:

Make a Donation

Your financial contributions help fund our programs and make our work possible. Use this link to make an online donation today.

Provide a company internship in NYC

HCZ currently has nearly 500 students enrolled in college and we promise our students paid internships during their summer breaks. Please look into whether your company could take on one of our bright, motivated students. Internships give our students the opportunity to work in professional environments where they are able to gain meaningful work experience.  It also helps students pay for college tuition.  If you can help provide an internship opportunity, please send all information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Organize a book drive at your company or in your neighborhood

This will allow us to get children's books to families so they can build a home library and give our kids insight into other worlds through books.

Stay Informed

Keep visiting our website and sign up for regular email updates for the latest news and video content about our work.

 

 
Harvard to bestow medal upon Geoffrey Canada

The Harvard University Graduate School of Education has announced that HCZ President and CEO Geoffrey Canada will be awarded their Medal for Education Impact for his contributions to education. The award is given each year to one who changes the field of education for the better. Read the article here.

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HCZ video on Harlem Armory: A Healthy Oasis

This year, HCZ began managing the Harlem Armory, creating a 50,000-square-foot fitness center for our Zone. Watch this two-minute video to learn why we took on this challenge and how our children are doing.

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HCZ video on Transforming Public Housing

The children and families in the Zone's two public-housing developments face some of the toughest challenges in an already disadvantaged neighborhood. Over the past few years, HCZ has stepped up our efforts to bring programs to the thousands of families in the St. Nicholas and Lincoln Houses. Here is a two-minute glimpse of how we are changing the odds in a community where the need is the greatest.

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Geoffrey Canada Q&A in NY Times Business Section

The New York Times weekly "Corner Office" column in the Sunday Business section sat down with HCZ's Geoffrey Canada to talk about management and leadership. Click to read article.

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