On June 9th, 2022 New York Non-Profit Media will host a conference discussing processes and operations for nonprofits in New York. At the end of March, SCAN-Harbor’s Executive Director Lew Zuchman spoke at NYNMedia BoardCon on the topic of Succession and Transition planning, and he has been invited back to continue the dialogue about improving […]
New York Yankees Celebrate SCAN-Harbor Follow SCAN-Harbor Social Media Accounts to see the New York Yankees honoring SCAN-Harbor’s Work! Instagram: @SCAN_Harbor Twitter: @SCAN_Harbor Facebook: @SCANHarborNYC On Tuesday afternoon September 21, 2021, the New York Yankees will be honoring SCAN-Harbor, for all the work the organization has done for communities in New York City. […]
Read the New York Nonprofit Media article tracing Jamel’s journey from program participant to Board President. Jamel Oeser-Sweat, who began his association with the agency as a ten-year old program participant, has been elected President of SCAN-Harbor’s Board of Directors. On May 5th, the following article appeared on the New York Nonprofit Media homepage, written […]
The July 9th Sunday New York Times featured a letter by SCAN’s Executive Director, Lew Zuchman, which was written in response to a recent article entitled “Yankees Charity Neglects Stadium’s Neighbors”. Lew’s letter provided an opportunity to highlight one of SCAN’s most consistent supporters of our programming in the South Bronx. Below is the text […]
Donna was selected from among this year’s thirty-one NYN Media FrontLine Heroes for this special honor. The Fred Scaglione Award honors a non-profit worker whose career particularly demonstrates dedication, commitment to and a thorough understanding of their chosen cause. The award is named after Fred Scaglione, the founder and original editor of what was then […]
The article features an interview with Lew Zuchman, Executive Director, along with in-depth reporting on our Reach For the Stars and GLASS (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Supporters) programs. Read the full article here. Supportive Children’s Advocacy Network: Empowering Parents to Promote Education A high school diploma is still out of reach for 50 percent of […]
In a recent ceremony, SCAN was recognized for its collaborative efforts in reducing youth violence. In a recent ceremony, the U.S. Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community Partnerships for Public Safety was given for outstanding achievement in the development and support of partnerships designed to address public safety within a community, honoring the […]
Lew Zuchman’s, piece discusses how recent efforts by Mayor De Blasio are transforming and healing in our most challenged inner-city communities. “Broken Hoops” by Lew Zuchman September 29, 2014 Much has been written concerning the NYPD focus on a ‘Broken Windows’ law enforcement strategy. Simply stated, this strategy emphasizes a focus upon street level law […]
On September 18th, SCAN New York hosted a visit by key officials from the Israeli Ministry of Social Affairs, including Mr. Yossi Silman, Director General, and Mr. Yekutiel Sabah, Director of Research and Planning. Mr. Silman and Mr. Sabah, as well as additional representatives from the Ministry, and the Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute, visited SCAN’s administrative office […]
In the interview, Lew discusses his dramatic life transformation emanating from his civil rights involvement, touching upon his Freedom Rider experiences through his current work at SCAN. Created by CBS Newpath’s Marina Stanley, the piece aired in over 130 markets around the country.
