College Decision Day 2023

  We Celebrated The High School Graduations and College Decisions of Students from College Access Programs across New York City!   Event Details College Decision Day 2023 Thursday May 18, 2023 *Police Athletic League – Harlem Center441 Manhattan AveNew...

11×11 Campaign 2023 – Harnessing the Power of Small Donations

March 1 – March 11 Goal: $88,000 #HEAF11X11 TOGETHER it will be done!   HEAF makes an 11-year commitment to our students, beginning in the 6th grade and staying with them all the way through college graduation. In support of the 11-year commitment, we graciously...

Open House Fall 2022

 PARTICIPANTS JOINED US FOR HEAF’S FALL OPEN HOUSEAND LEARNED MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM HEAF offers academic enrichment, personal development, high school and college prep, career exposure and more. Current and prospective families, volunteers, supporters and...

LSI Trip 2022

Focus on the History and Heritage of African Americans in the U.S. South Learning for Social Impact (LSI) immerses HEAF students through research, networking, hands on activities, community service and travel to foster critical thinking, creative problem solving,...

HEAF Gala 2022 – Celebrating Our Roots

HEAF CELEBRATED OUR ROOTS  and those who have set the foundation and continue to support HEAF’s amazing work, helping open doors to college for students from underserved communities across New York City. This year we were proud to honor: Daniel RoseHEAF...

College Decision Day 2022

  We Celebrated  The High School Graduations and College Decisions of Students from College Access Programs across New York City!   Event Details College Decision Day 2022 Thursday June 16, 2022 *International House500 Riverside DriveNew York, NY 10027 Thank you...

Summer Benefit 2022

AN EVENING CELEBRATING HEAF’S STUDENTS AND THE IMPACT OF OUR TEAM, VOLUNTEERS, & SUPPORTERS       Hors D’oeuvres * Drinks * Wine Pull    EVENT DETAILS Summer Benefit 2022 Thursday June 16, 2022 following College Decision DayCocktails at...

11×11 Campaign – Harnessing the Power of Small Donations

March 1 – March 11 Goal: $77,000 #HEAF11X11 TOGETHER it will be done! HEAF makes an 11-year commitment to our students, beginning in the 6th grade and staying with them all the way through college graduation. In support of the 11-year commitment, we graciously ask to...

Gala 2021

This year’s Hybrid Gala featured both an in-person event on Thursday, September 30th and a virtual event on Wednesday, October 27th. Gala Highlights We had a spectacular evening honoring Innovators and Disruptors who are helping build a future of opportunity for...

One HEAF, One Book

One HEAF, One Book: In Conversation with Karina Yan Glaser Our students and best-selling author Karina Yan Glaser discussed her book The Vanderbeekers of 141 Street with the HEAF community, and participated in a special Q&A. Originally from California, Karina came...