Harlem Children's Zone
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18th Annual Children's March for Peace
At this year's 18th Annual Children's March for Peace 4,000 people marched against violence. In this video, watch the performances that followed at the Harlem Armory as well as a moment of remembrance.
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.
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.
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.
