After School Program

 

HCCI offers an after school program for youngsters ages 5 to 12.  Participating children are picked from local public and charter schools by the facilitator, Hands That Make A Difference.  The program offers homework assistance, S.T.E.A.M. enrichment activities have included dance, arts and crafts and science and technology projects facilitated by NYIT, the New York Institute of Technology.  The after school program follows the public school calendar and provides service from 2pm to 6pm, Monday thru Friday.  To enroll email lisa@handsthatmakeadifference.org.

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College Scholarships

 

Each year, in celebration of our history of community service, HCCI presents achieving students with scholarship awards at our “Let Us Break Bread Together”  Annual Awards Gala. 

 

Our scholarship program started in honor of Canon Frederick B. Williams’ long standing service to the Harlem community, his work with non-profits over the years, and his service on the Rockefeller Foundation board of trustees. As such, the Rockefeller Foundation provided a $50,000 endowment to HCCI which funds a community service scholarship award that is presented each year at our annual gala. 

Over the years, other entities have joined the Rockefeller Foundation in supporting our youth.  H&N Insurance Agency partners with HCCI to offer two (2) College Scholarship Awards in the amount of $1,000 each.  And HCCI's Second Vice Chair, George H. Weldon, Jr.  offers a $1000 scholarship.

The College Scholarship Application Information

Please note that each recipient must be present at the Gala to qualify for the award.  Should you have any questions, please contact HCCI at (212) 281-4887, ext. 236.  Thank you.

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FREDERICK B. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

The Canon Scholarship Award is open to residents of Harlem, residing in Community Board 10, who will be 18 years of age by September 15, and registered to attend college by September 1. Applicant must be a senior in high school or a college student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Students who participate in community service will be prioritized.

 

THE H&N INSURANCE AGENCY & FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. SCHOLARSHIP 

The H&N Insurance Agency & Financial Group, Inc. College Scholarship Award  is open to residents of Harlem, residing in Community Board 10, who will be 18 years of age by September 15, and registered to attend college by September 1. Applicant must be a senior in high school or a college student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

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GEORGE H. & LOTTIE K. WELDON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

Applicant must be a senior in high school or a college student in need of financial assistance. Must live within the five boroughs of NYC.

 

ALL APPLICANTS:

All applicants must submit a brief essay through the online form. In 350 words or less, clearly describe how you would like to impact your community; and how you would use the scholarship funds to further your education or training. If selected, list what educational or training program you would like to attend. Provide specific dates, location(s), and expenses. List if you have demonstrated interest in community affairs, community service or other extra-curricular activities.