YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.
We are committed to shaping the next generation of leaders and visionaries. By partnering with OUR NETWORK OF business owners, community organizations, and industry PARTNERS, we CAN offer comprehensive mentoring, life skills training, apprenticeships, and specialized curriculum for students and young adults aspiring to music, media, art, fashion, technology, wellness, and entertainment careers.
Our programMATIC AREAS OF FOCUS include:
STEAM Educational Programs
Innovative programs that integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Career Development
Comprehensive guidance and resources for career planning, skill enhancement, and professional growth, empowering young adults to achieve their career goals.
Special Needs Awareness
Dedicated support and tailored educational resources to ensure inclusivity and awareness for students with special needs.
Industry Events & Activities
Exclusive access to events and activities that connect participants with industry leaders, providing networking opportunities and firsthand exposure to their future careers.
Paid Internship Programs
Real-world experience through internships that provide valuable industry insights and financial support, helping participants gain a competitive edge in their chosen fields.
HARLEM CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOUNDATION + DOUBLE VERIFY & EVERYONE ON
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HARLEM CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOUNDATION + DOUBLE VERIFY & EVERYONE ON •
Partnering with DOUBLE VERIFY & EVERYONE ON.
Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation (HCFF) partnered with Double Verify and Everyone On to produce the first HCFF Computer Access & Digital Literacy Lab for high school students from the Harlem NYCHA community.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Seventy five (75) high school students from the Harlem NYCHA community attended the first HCFF Computer Access & Digital Literacy Lab hosted at Harlem School of the Arts on December 7, 2024.
EVENT Highlights included:
COMPUTER & DIGITAL LITERACY LAB
Students were “gifted” Apple laptop computers and received hands on training during a one-hour workshop designed to increase digital access and literacy for underserved communities.
PARTNERSHIPS
HCFF partnered with DoubleVerify and Everyone for the initiative. Everyone On designs and deliver high-impact, community-centered digital inclusion programs that are replicated nationwide via strategic partnerships. DoubleVerify, a pioneer of digital ad verification, authenticates media quality and power performance for the world's largest brands, platforms and publishers.
Photo Credit:
Loris Guzzetta,
Guzzetta Studio
HARLEM CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOUNDATION + BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP
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HARLEM CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOUNDATION + BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP •
Partnering with BUILD-A-BEAR-WORKSHOP.
The Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation partnered with global children’s brand Build-A-Bear Workshop to host a community outreach event for NYCHA families. The event featured a pop up Build-A-Bear Workshop & Reading Corner with free books donated by First Books.
Other partners included MetroPlus Health, which provided backpacks and school supplies; the recently opened Trader Joe’s Harlem, which donated a gift bag that was raffled; and the Dr. Yolanda Cares Foundation, which provided a nutrition corner presented by Lincoln Market. There was also music, face painting, and arts and crafts for the families to enjoy.
Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation and Dr. Yolanda Cares Foundation partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop, Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation & MetroPlus Health to host the HCFF Family Day & Back to School Event for NYCHA Families.
September 2024
Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation and Dr. Yolanda Cares Foundation partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop, Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation & MetroPlus Health to host the HCFF Family Day & Back to School Event for NYCHA Families.
September 2024
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Over 150 parents and children attended from (14) NYCHA developments throughout Harlem. The event was hosted at St. Stephen AME Community Center.
EVENT Highlights included:
back to school & nutrition station
Backpacks & school supplies were provided by MetroPlus Health. Dr. Yolanda Cares Foundation provided a demo and samples of organic smoothies with ingredients donated by Lincoln Market. Trader Joe’s Harlem also donated a gift bag to be raffled. Families enjoyed music, an art station, face painting and lunch donated by Koronet Pizza.
pop up build-a-bear workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop donated 300 bears for the event. Each child participated in a heart ceremony (where they placed a heart inside the bear prior to stitching) and received a birth certificate and bear condo box for their new furry friend. Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation & First Books also gifted free books for a Reading Corner & for children to take home.
HARLEM CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOUNDATION + FCBC HOPE CENTER & MEMBERS OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
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HARLEM CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOUNDATION + FCBC HOPE CENTER & MEMBERS OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. •
Partnering with FCBC HOPE CENTER &
MEMBERS OF OMEGA PSI PHI fRATERNITY, INC.
The Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation proudly partnered with the Dr. Yolanda Cares Foundation to sponsor the FCBC NYC Hope Center Teen Holiday Party. Design Challenge merchandise was included in the gift bags distributed to each teen, adding a special touch to the celebration.
In addition, HCFF organized a children's holiday party in partnership with FCBC Hope Center & members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus. The festive event, presented by local business The Row Harlem, included support from additional sponsors such as Northwestern Mutual/Vivid Advisory and Chocolat Restaurant.
Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation and Dr. Yolanda Cares Foundation brought Holiday Cheer to NYCHA and FCBC NYC Hope Center Children.
December 2023
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Over 50 parents and children attended from First Corinthian Baptist Church (FCBC), NYCHA communities, and a midtown hotel shelter that supports immigrant families.
EVENT Highlights included:
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Each child also received a gift from pour “Holiday Toy Drive” sponsored by members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., spanning from Harlem to Delaware.
ACTIVITIES & LOCAL REFRESHMENTS
Kids delighted in creating their own gingerbread houses and hand-painting stuffed toys. Refreshments were provided by The Little Hot Dog Wagon, Dunkin Donuts, and Sforno Pizza.
