Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation
Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation
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HCFF is a 501C3 non-profit committed to empowering cultural communities through Cultural Preservation, Economic Empowerment, Health Equity & Youth Development.
HCFF’s mission seeks to ensure the legacy of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, featured in the Oscar winning documentary Summer of Soul, creates social, cultural and economic impact in the Harlem community for generations to come.
WHY SHOULD YOU SUPPORT
HARLEM CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOUNDATION?
Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation is committed to
building thriving cultural communities through programs designed to celebrate
cultural legacies; create growth opportunities; and accelerate progress.
Social Impact ProgramS
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Social Impact ProgramS •
OUR IMPACT TO DATE
2023 - 2025
Photo Credit:
Loris Guzzetta, Guzzetta Studio
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP COMES TO HARLEM!
September, 2024
Hosted HCFF Family Day for 150+ children from the NYCHA community with Pop Up Build-A-Bear Workshop, Reading Corner & MetroPlus Health Back to School station.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
COMPUTER & DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM
December, 2024 & January, 2025
Partnered with DoubleVerify and Everyone On to provide free laptops and digital training lab for high school students from the Harlem NYCHA community.
CULTURAL PRESERVATION
CLASSIC FILM SERIES
January, 2025
Hosted a 50th Anniversary screening and moderated discussion for the highly acclaimed film Claudine in partnership with the Apollo Theater. Event featured a discussion with Actors Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Yvette Curtis.
CULTURAL PRESERVATION
CLASSIC FILM SERIES
MAY, 2025
Hosted a 50th Anniversary screening of the iconic film Cooley High with featured guest host Actress, Comedian and Talk Show Host Sherri Shepherd at AMC Magic Johnson Theatres. Sponsored by AMC Theatres, Southwest Airlines and Renaissance NY Harlem Hotel, the event featured a moderated discussion with Actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
HCFF DESIGN CHALLENGE
January to March, 2023
Launched a Design Challenge to showcase the work of Harlem’s local creatives and provide access to mentorship, industry knowledge & fashion career pathways. The Winner received a $10,000 cash prize,
a paid 3-month Fellowship with Steve Madden and opportunity to co-design 3 piece collection.
Health equity
WOMEN’S & MEN’S HEALTH SERIES
May & June, 2023
Hosted events that celebrated Harlem Mothers and Fathers and also addressed health issues affecting underserved communities.
Maternal Care Culture Brunch, May 2023
Mother’s Day Shower, May 2023
Black Men & Mental Health, June 2023
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HCFF’s Tax I.D. number is 88-1341214.
$10 - $100
Supports Arts & Crafts, Books & Toys to provide Early Education & Social Development Programs for children.$100 - $500
Supports Computer Access & Digital Literacy and Career Development Programs for youth and young adults.$500 - $1000
Supports Nutrition Education, Maternal Care & Mental Health Programs for men and women.$5000+
Supports Cultural & Economic Empowerment Programs.
