Harlem Children's Zone

Harlem Children’s Zone also known as HCZ

The Harlem Children’s Zone focuses on helping children and families avoid the hardships of poverty.  They are able to accomplish their goals through education, community outreach, and healthcare.   The program works with children from birth until the end of their college career.  HCZ has a variety of stages that focuses on every level within a child’s life and the family as a whole.  They educate families through their finances, healthcare, education, parenting, and other areas.  The organization is non-profit and relies heavily on donations.  Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and presidents including Obama and Clinton have recognized Harlem Children’s Zone.

HCZ doesn’t have a newsletter that cycles at a particular time.  They write articles based upon their achievements.  The success rate of Harlem Children’s Zone is phenomenal: 

• ·      They have a 97% college acceptance rate in 2017  
• ·      97% college graduation rate (since 2000)
• ·      9, 000 children participated in the healthy run/challenge
• ·      1.2 million healthy meals prepared by HCZ food service in 2017
• ·      100% of Pre-K students tested school-ready in 2017
• ·      88% of funding goes directly to the program

  The organization is awesome and tried to encourage other organizations to follow in their lead.  HCZ has a mentoring program that allows other companies participate in a 3-day educational session to show others their steps to success.  The organization has shown me how to impact the entire family.  Harlem Children’s Zone starts with caring hearts, education and support.

Check them out… I am sure you will love them too  www.hcz.org