On the evening of April 19th, 2023, SCAN-Harbor Performing Arts Academy youth performers will join other youth performers for a special night showcasing the talent that resides in our community. Youth from the SCAN-Harbor Performing Arts Academy will be featured in a few performances throughout the night, but also several alumni of the SCAN-Harbor […]
Last week an incredible Black History Month event took place at SCAN-Harbor’s Johnson Community Center in East Harlem. Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs and SCAN-Harbor, the largest youth services organization in Harlem, East Harlem, and the South Bronx, co-hosted the event to celebrate African American Firsts. The event honored the many civic leaders in New York […]
On Tuesday February 28th, at SCAN-Harbor’s Rev. Wendell T. Foster Recreation Center, in the Bronx, a very special event will take place honoring the Original 1961 Freedom Riders. The event, celebrating Black History Month, will feature a panel discussion between Freedom Riders, community leaders, and youth activists. There will also be a special […]
On the evening of February 16th, at SCAN-Harbor’s Johnson Center in East Harlem, Assemblymember Edward Gibbs and SCAN-Harbor will present a Black History Month Event honoring civic leaders in New York who have broken barriers to become the first African American to reach their esteemed position. Invitees for the event include: Manhattan District Attorney […]
Last year, SCAN-Harbor Executive Director, Lew Zuchman was invited to speak at the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at City College of New York. Mr. Zuchman spoke about his history with the civil rights movement as a 1961 Freedom Rider. The discussion delved into the past and educated attendees about civil rights […]
Several children from SCAN-Harbor programs were featured at Madison Square Garden Thursday night at a sold out (18,000+) New York Rangers game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. 7-year old Ariana Caban was the Special Announcer for the night, and introduced the New York Rangers on the score-board screen as they came out for the […]
For the past 21 years, our South-Bronx based program has worked to prevent arrests and re-arrests of at-risk teenagers. Over this period of time, re-arrests of previously arrested clients have been reduced by over 70%. Services include weekly home visits focused on individual and family counseling, peer groups, and socialization trips where the young […]
Governor Kathy Hochul visited a SCAN-Harbor site recently to commemorate a seniors program that serves the community in and around the Johnson Houses NYCHA Development. The program is part of SCAN-Harbor activities at Johnson Community Center, a DYCD funded NYCHA Cornerstone which is operated by SCAN-Harbor. At her visit, SCAN-Harbor, along with […]
The Inaugural SCAN-Harbor Gala was a huge success! The event raised over $1,000,000 for the organization, and in addition to the funds raised, the evening was a beautiful gathering that brought everyone together to celebrate the youth and families of SCAN-Harbor. The theme of the evening, “Better Together,” not only was a nod to […]
SCAN-Harbor mourns the loss of Board Member Judith Stoll. Judy had been a board member for over 20 years with SCAN New York, now SCAN-Harbor. Her commitment to the organization and its missions is exemplified in far more than simply her length of service. As a labor lawyer, Judy was instrumental in […]