Welcome Eric Pryor, Interim Chief Executive Officer HEAF is pleased to welcome Eric Pryor as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Eric succeeds Michael Johnson, who stepped down after three years of service. The board is grateful for Michael’s leadership and commitment to...
A Personal Reflection on President Ryan’s Resignation and What We Should be Called to Do I am saddened by Jim Ryan’s recent resignation as University of Virginia’s President resulting from the U.S. Department of Justice’s demand that he step down in order to resolve a...
TIAA’s partnership with HEAF throughout the 2024-25 school year left an indelible impression on our students. Through a generous TIAA grant and a strong time commitment from TIAA employees, HEAF students were exposed to professional career paths and personal...
HEAF is proud to announce Sydney Phillips, a recent graduate of The American University, as the recipient of the 2025 Alexandra Korry Scholarship. The Alexandra Korry Scholarship was established in 2020 by HEAF to honor the extraordinary legacy of Alexandra Davern...
In collaboration with StreetSquash and the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, HEAF hosted the second annual Community Wellness Retreat. The retreat brought together members of the community for a day of fun and wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrated in...
New York, NY – April 28, 2025 — The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) today announced that Shaun Waters has been elected to the nonprofit college access organization’s Board of Directors. The Board provides strategic oversight to HEAF, which empowers students...
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...
New York, NY – March 3, 2025 — The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is pleased to announce the election of Harin de Silva to its Board of Directors. HEAF’s Board provides strategic oversight to the nonprofit organization, a high-impact college access program...
HEAF’s 2024 Annual Gala was held on Wednesday, October 23 at the beautiful Gotham Hall. This year’s theme of “Opening Doors, Empowering Futures” is the blueprint of HEAF’s success; for 35 years HEAF has worked with students and their families to open doors to college...
HEAF 11th and 12th graders packed their bags for an adventure of a lifetime when they took-off on a 12-day trip to Costa Rica for this year’s Learning for Global and Social Impact (LSGI) Trip. LSGI immerses HEAF students through research, networking, hands on...
New York, NY – July 10, 2024 —The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is pleased to announce the election of HEAF Alumna Evelyn Pérez-Albino to its Board of Directors. Ms. Pérez-Albino joined the board effective July 1, and will collaborate with HEAF board...
The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) celebrated the end of another successful academic year at our Spring Soirée. We honored Cross River for their generosity to HEAF and their commitment to providing substantial scholarships to our students through the Cross...
