The Harlem Educational Activities Fund celebrated the second annual Community Resource Fair at the Bollinger Forum at Columbia University. Over 100 students, families, and community members came together for a day of fun, connection and valuable resources!
“Wellness thrives when a community comes together to support and uplift each other. The Community Resource Fair was created with this vision in mind — to provide a space where everyone can access vital resources and opportunities, and this year’s event truly brought that vision to life. By connecting and caring for one another, we continue to build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities” said Dilim Dieke, LMSW, Director of Community Wellness Initiatives.
Participants were greeted with words from Michael Johnson, President & CEO of HEAF; Dave Wildman, Vice Chair of the Board of HEAF; and Curtis Archer from Harlem Community Development Corporation.
Over 20 community organizations participated providing a wealth of resources, demonstrations, health screenings, and giveaways designed for all ages:
• CCS – AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
• CIDNY
• Columbia Center for Community Health
• Con Edison
• Day One
• Edward Jones
• Harlem Arts Alliance
• Harlem Grown
• Harlem School of the Arts
• Harlem Village Academy
• Legal Aid Society
• Living Redemption
• Memorial Sloan Kettering – Community Engagement & Health Equity
• New Heritage Theatre Group
• New York African Chorus Ensemble
• New York Common Pantry
• New York French American Charter School
• New York Public Library
• Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
• NYC Department of Transportation
• Prep for Prep
• 20 Min Tech Tutor
• 4ward Inclusion
The event also featured captivating live performances, including signing performances by Cruz Angel and the Universal Church Choir as well as a traditional flamenco dance from Julissa Cadenillas.
Special thanks to West Harlem Development Corporation for sponsoring this event. And thank you to Liberty Coca-Cola and Raising Canes for providing refreshments.