Harlem Children's Zone

Breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty by building up opportunities in neighborhoods so children, families and communities can thrive.

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“We are building a movement.” What began with 250 leaders in D.C. has grown to 750+ in San Diego — advancing place-based, cradle-to-career strategies nationwide. Co-founded by HCZ CEO @MrKwameOK & HCZ Founder #GeoffreyCanada, #PowerofPlace keeps growing. https://t.co/HZrnM88Dhc

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At last year’s #PowerofPlace, we spotlighted our Education Leaders Design Fellowship, equipping K-12 district leaders with the tools needed to build place-based partnerships that drive social and economic mobility for young people and families. https://t.co/64oeZxgDm3

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Meet Gus, Facilitation & Training Specialist at the HCZ Armory, celebrating 15 years of service to our scholars and the Harlem community. Thanks for your leadership, Gus! Ready to make a difference? Explore careers with HCZ here: https://t.co/Oy8Ja4W6Mo

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Congratulations to our HCZ Promise Academy High School Class of 2025! 🎓 As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your journey with HCZ doesn’t end here. Keep raising the bar and keep making us proud. We love you! #HCZGradSZN

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From our Harlem Gems stepping into “big kid” schools to our college grads launching their careers—every step matters. No step is too small when you're walking toward your future. Congrats to the Class of 2025! 🎓 #HCZGradSZN

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Meet Juliet Matthews, Assistant Director of our Peacemakers P.S. 76 program. Thank you, Juliet, for your leadership and dedication to helping our scholars thrive! Want to join a team making an impact? Click here: https://t.co/Oy8Ja4W6Mo

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We co-hosted the first convening of the ENOUGH Learning Community with @goc_md, bringing together all 27 ENOUGH grantee communities. Nearly 200 leaders heard from #GeoffreyCanada & @govwesmoore and spent the day networking, sharing experiences, and problem solving. #PowerofPlace

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Our scholars give us so many reasons to smile — and this one’s the perfect reminder as we head into the weekend! 😊 #HappyFriday

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Meet Stayon Venture, Assistant Director of our HCZ Promise Academy II Elementary After School program! Thank you, Stayon, for your unwavering dedication to our mission! Want to join a team that’s making an impact? Click here: https://t.co/Oy8Ja4W6Mo

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At HCZ’s Spring Leadership Retreat, we came together to reflect, reconnect, and grow. With Deepening Impact as our theme, we explored what it means to lead with purpose—and support each other’s growth. Ready to grow with us? Visit https://t.co/Oy8Ja4W6Mo

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Our Practitioners Institute welcomed education leaders through the Reach Foundation to explore HCZ’s cradle-to-career model. Proud to share our work with global partners creating pathways to opportunity for young people. #PowerOfPlace

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Erica Terrell joined HCZ in 1994 as a part-time childcare worker. 30 years later, she’s a senior leader, helping communities worldwide as MD of our Practitioners Institute. “I saw the difference we were making. It became my why.” Follow her journey: https://t.co/vcogsR3fUt

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We couldn’t let #AfterschoolProfessionalsAppreciationWeek end without showing love to our amazing HCZ Promise Academy and Zone After School teams! Thank you for all that you do! 💛

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We’re proud to share our latest HCZ Impact Report! Over the past two years, we’ve served 20,000+ scholars and families annually in Harlem, while scaling our impact in communities across the country through our @WJWInstitute. Explore the full report: https://t.co/mUP7ega2Yi

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Leaders from James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation & @AGSCincy visited our Practitioners Institute at @hczorg to explore HCZ’s cradle-to-career model and how locally-led partnerships can expand opportunity for children and families in Cincinnati, Ohio. #PowerofPlace

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Meet Tahvis, an HCZ Promise Academy alum who turned his passion for helping others into a healthcare career! From the classroom to the clinic, our alumni are turning purpose into impact. Click here to learn more: https://t.co/cRqVUYIDW0

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We’re excited to share that our CEO @MrKwameOK will speak at this year’s @ASUGSVsummit with Christian Rhodes of @WJWinstitute on how bold innovations like HCZ’s Wealth Builds initiative can transform K-12 education into a driver of economic mobility. https://t.co/8RuuqnWcBQ

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Our PI and WJWI teams welcomed @StPaulPromise back to the Zone, alongside their philanthropic partner GHR Foundation, to continue exploring how place-based cradle-to-career strategies can expand opportunity for children and families in Saint Paul, Minn. #PowerOfPlace

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At HCZ, we know Place Matters—safe, clean spaces are key to our scholars' success. Our incredible Facilities Team makes it happen every day. Click the link to learn more about their work & explore careers: https://t.co/UKzkwCm8MV

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Want to build your career at a world-class organization and transform the lives of young people in Harlem and beyond? Join us for an exclusive virtual hiring event with HCZ CEO Kwame Owusu-Kesse and Founder & President Geoffrey Canada! https://t.co/ggPvRdq4z6