named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CRASEL Expansion Project
Culturally Responsive and Affirming Social-Emotional Leadership initiative providing SEL training and capacity-building for educators, students, and families in District 5 schools to advance racial equity.
College and Career Readiness Initiative
Partnership with SUNY Old Westbury to increase college readiness and early college enrollment among District 5 high school students.
Parent Engagement Initiative
Offers the Parenting Journey program to train and empower parents as leaders in schools and the Community Education Council.
Racial Equity Initiative
Leads district-wide racial equity planning, training, and policy development in partnership with District 5 leadership and NYU Metropolitan Center.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 2 activities
- Cradle-to-career collective impact partnershipOperates as a cradle-to-career collective impact coalition to improve educational outcomes for students in Central and West Harlem by facilitating cross-sector collaboration, leveraging community resources, and coordinating stakeholders across the education continuum.
- Leadership Table coordinationEstablished and operates a Leadership Table as part of a cradle-to-career education partnership to coordinate community-wide efforts and align stakeholder action in support of student success.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Community school improvement initiativesSupports school transformation efforts, including playing a key role in turning around Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change to establish it as a recognized provider of quality education in Central Harlem.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Culturally Responsive Education and racial equity trainingConducts Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) training for school communities in partnership with NYU Metropolitan Center and leads racial equity team training across District 5 schools to advance educational equity.
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High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
- Early College High School ProgramPartners with SUNY Old Westbury to operate an Early College High School Program that increased the College and Career Readiness Index in District 5 from 19.5% in 2016 to 48.8% in 2020; enrolled 130 students in spring 2021 and enabled high school students to earn 2,042 college credits between 2017 and 2020.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising for expanded learning time programsRaised $72,600 to support ExpandEdLearningTime Programs in an elementary and secondary school in Community School District 5.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Parent leadership development programsOffers the Parenting Journey program, a 10-week initiative that develops parent leaders; 50% of graduates became active in school leadership and 25% joined PTA or District 5’s Community Education Council.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Pop-up food pantry for Harlem familiesCo-sponsored a pop-up pantry in collaboration with the District 5 Superintendent's Office, CEC District 5, and the Food Bank of New York, providing fresh produce and food to 1,200 families.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Racial equity advocacy in District 5Spearheads the racial equity initiative for Community School District 5 in collaboration with the Superintendent’s Office and supports systemic change to address racial inequities in education.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Social-emotional and professional development trainingProvides capacity-building social-emotional learning and professional development training for adults and students in Community School District 5 to strengthen school communities.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth development programming in Harlem schoolsProvides high-quality youth development programming across six NYC Department of Education schools, serving over 1,000 youth, with expanded services during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet community needs.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocacy for new school developmentCo-founded an organizing group that led efforts to establish The Highbridge Green School, the first middle school in the Highbridge neighborhood, which opened in 2013.
- Community data and engagement initiativesConducted a community meeting in 2017 to present the Community Baseline Report for District 5, supporting data-informed decision-making and community engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$2K8%
Program service revenue$25K92%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$28K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$30K
2 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -35.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Dominique Jones — Chair, Board of Directors
- Dr Sandye Johnson — Co-Director
- Dr Sean Davenport — Vice Chair, Board of Directors
- Ocynthia Williams — Co-Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Abyssinian Development Corporation Partner — Partner in launching the CRASEL Expansion Project in Community School District 5.
- Boys & Girls Club of Harlem Partner — Partner organization providing youth development programming in Harlem.
- CEC District 5 Partner — Collaborated with HREP to sponsor a pop-up pantry providing food for 1,200 families.
- Community School District 5 Partner — Longstanding advocacy and support partnership focused on improving student outcomes and community well-being.
- District 5 Superintendent's Office Partner — Collaborated with HREP to sponsor a pop-up pantry providing food for 1,200 families.
- District 5 Superintendent’s Office Government — Collaborating with HREP to lead the racial equity initiative for District 5.
- Food Bank of New York Partner — Collaborated with HREP to sponsor a pop-up pantry providing food for 1,200 families.
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Collaborated with United Parents of Highbridge to establish The Highbridge Green School.
- New York University Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools Partner — Collaborated with HREP to conduct Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) training for school communities.
- Our Collective Coalition — Formalized group of executive-level members from participating organizations that sets strategy and commits resources for the cradle-to-career education partnership.
- SUNY Old Westbury Partner — Partner in the Early College High School Partnership to increase college and career readiness for District 5 high school students.
- TechRow Partner — Member of HREPs Collective providing technical support for parents related to remote learning and device access.
- West Harlem Development Corporation Partner — Provided initial funding for the CRASEL pilot program and continues to support its expansion.
- community stakeholders Partner — Collaborates with community stakeholders to identify and advance strategic initiatives.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Responsive and Affirming Practice 93 orgsmethodology: culturally_responsive_educationBy grounding leadership and education in culturally responsive and affirming approaches, we improve outcomes for Black and Brown students and adults, because identity-affirming environments foster belonging, engagement, and academic-emotional well-being.shared approach: Culturally Affirming Education →
- Community-Driven Systems Change 29 orgsmethodology: community-led_equity_planningBy centering community members, parents, and students as leaders in organizing and planning, we produce equitable education reforms, because those most impacted by systemic inequities are best positioned to lead transformative solutions.
- Collective Impact Modelmethodology: cradle_to_careerBy aligning cross-sector partners and coordinating programs from cradle to career, we produce improved educational outcomes for youth and families, because systemic change requires sustained collaboration and resource integration across institutions.