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Harlem Children's Zone

@hczorg

Breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty by building up opportunities in neighborhoods so children, families and communities can thrive.

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linkhttp://www.hcz.org calendar_today17-02-2011 22:00:26

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Our scholars and staff shared their resolutions for the 2025. Whether it's taking control of their finances, leveling up professionally or academically, and strengthening their commitmentment to health and fitness, the HCZ community is ready to make this year their best yet!

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School is back in session after a relaxing and restorative holiday break. We’re all smiles as our scholars return to the Zone and ready to take on the year ahead! #WelcomeBack

School is back in session after a relaxing and restorative holiday break. We’re all smiles as our scholars return to the Zone and ready to take on the year ahead! #WelcomeBack
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Join our team and transform the lives of children and families while building your career! We offer competitive salaries with annual performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, signing/relocation bonuses, and no-cost health insurance. Apply today! hcz.social/applytoday

Join our team and transform the lives of children and families while building your career! We offer competitive salaries with annual performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, signing/relocation bonuses, and no-cost health insurance. Apply today! hcz.social/applytoday
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Our P.S. 76 Peacemakers Middle School scholars completed an interactive, three-day CPR training hosted by our Peacemakers and HCZ Armory teams! The scholars had a great time learning vital skills and gained the confidence and tools needed to respond in emergencies.

Our P.S. 76 Peacemakers Middle School scholars completed an interactive, three-day CPR training hosted by our Peacemakers and HCZ Armory teams! The scholars had a great time learning vital skills and gained the confidence and tools needed to respond in emergencies.
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We welcomed @liftorlando and leaders from @ocpsnews to learn about HCZ’s cradle-to-career model. Lift Orlando is revitalizing the West Lakes neighborhood of Orlando by strengthening its schools and creating economic opportunities for children and families. Thanks for joining us!

We welcomed @liftorlando and leaders from @ocpsnews to learn about HCZ’s cradle-to-career model. Lift Orlando is revitalizing the West Lakes neighborhood of Orlando by strengthening its schools and creating economic opportunities for children and families. Thanks for joining us!
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Shoutout to our parents and caregivers who completed Parenting Journey, a program hosted by our Emotional Wellness team! During the 12-session series, parents/caregivers and their scholars explored ways to strengthen relationships, develop healthy coping strategies, and more.

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What’s life like at HCZ Promise Academy? It’s a day filled with learning, laughter, and endless possibilities! We make a promise to do whatever it takes to empower their success in college, career, and life. Enroll your scholar today! hcz.social/enroll

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It’s #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek! A huge shoutout to our amazing school counselors who go above and beyond to support our scholars! Through SEL programs, peer mediation, and leadership development, they empower our scholars to succeed in college, career, and life. Thank you!

It’s #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek! A huge shoutout to our amazing school counselors who go above and beyond to support our scholars! Through SEL programs, peer mediation, and leadership development, they empower our scholars to succeed in college, career, and life. Thank you!
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100 days down, a lifetime of learning to go! Today, our HCZ Promise Academy Elementary School scholars celebrated #100DaysofSchool in style — dressing up as their 100-year-old selves to mark this special milestone. Here's to 100 days of growth, fun, and friendship! 💯📚✏️

100 days down, a lifetime of learning to go! Today, our HCZ Promise Academy Elementary School scholars celebrated #100DaysofSchool in style — dressing up as their 100-year-old selves to mark this special milestone. Here's to 100 days of growth, fun, and friendship! 💯📚✏️
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Want to build your career at a world-class organization and transform the lives of young people in Harlem and beyond? Join us for an exclusive virtual hiring event with HCZ CEO Kwame Owusu-Kesse and Founder & President Geoffrey Canada! hcz.social/ImpactEvent

Want to build your career at a world-class organization and transform the lives of young people in Harlem and beyond? Join us for an exclusive virtual hiring event with HCZ CEO Kwame Owusu-Kesse and Founder & President Geoffrey Canada! hcz.social/ImpactEvent
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At HCZ, we know Place Matters—safe, clean spaces are key to our scholars' success. Our incredible Facilities Team makes it happen every day. Click the link to learn more about their work & explore careers: hcz.social/facilities

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Our PI and WJWI teams welcomed Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood back to the Zone, alongside their philanthropic partner GHR Foundation, to continue exploring how place-based cradle-to-career strategies can expand opportunity for children and families in Saint Paul, Minn. #PowerOfPlace

Our PI and WJWI teams welcomed <a href="/StPaulPromise/">Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood</a> back to the Zone, alongside their philanthropic partner GHR Foundation, to continue exploring how place-based cradle-to-career strategies can expand opportunity for children and families in Saint Paul, Minn. #PowerOfPlace
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We’re excited to share that our CEO Kwame Owusu-Kesse will speak at this year’s @ASUGSVsummit with Christian Rhodes of @WJWinstitute on how bold innovations like HCZ’s Wealth Builds initiative can transform K-12 education into a driver of economic mobility. hcz.social/asu-gsv

We’re excited to share that our CEO <a href="/MrKwameOK/">Kwame Owusu-Kesse</a> will speak at this year’s @ASUGSVsummit with Christian Rhodes of @WJWinstitute on how bold innovations like HCZ’s Wealth Builds initiative can transform K-12 education into a driver of economic mobility. hcz.social/asu-gsv
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Meet Tahvis, an HCZ Promise Academy alum who turned his passion for helping others into a healthcare career! From the classroom to the clinic, our alumni are turning purpose into impact. Click here to learn more: hcz.social/3RUEYDa

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Leaders from James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation & AccelerateGreatSchools visited our Practitioners Institute at Harlem Children's Zone to explore HCZ’s cradle-to-career model and how locally-led partnerships can expand opportunity for children and families in Cincinnati, Ohio. #PowerofPlace

Leaders from James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation &amp; <a href="/AGSCincy/">AccelerateGreatSchools</a> visited our Practitioners Institute at <a href="/hczorg/">Harlem Children's Zone</a> to explore HCZ’s cradle-to-career model and how locally-led partnerships can expand opportunity for children and families in Cincinnati, Ohio. #PowerofPlace
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We’re proud to share our latest HCZ Impact Report! Over the past two years, we’ve served 20,000+ scholars and families annually in Harlem, while scaling our impact in communities across the country through our William Julius Wilson Institute. Explore the full report: hcz.social/impactreport20…

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We couldn’t let #AfterschoolProfessionalsAppreciationWeek end without showing love to our amazing HCZ Promise Academy and Zone After School teams! Thank you for all that you do! 💛

We couldn’t let #AfterschoolProfessionalsAppreciationWeek end without showing love to our amazing HCZ Promise Academy and Zone After School teams! Thank you for all that you do! 💛
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Erica Terrell joined HCZ in 1994 as a part-time childcare worker. 30 years later, she’s a senior leader, helping communities worldwide as MD of our Practitioners Institute. “I saw the difference we were making. It became my why.” Follow her journey: hcz.social/4lVL6c6

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Our Practitioners Institute welcomed education leaders through the Reach Foundation to explore HCZ’s cradle-to-career model. Proud to share our work with global partners creating pathways to opportunity for young people. #PowerOfPlace

Our Practitioners Institute welcomed education leaders through the Reach Foundation to explore HCZ’s cradle-to-career model. Proud to share our work with global partners creating pathways to opportunity for young people. #PowerOfPlace