irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
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named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Elder Health Programs
Provides health, exercise, prevention, and early detection classes tailored to seniors, particularly African Americans aged 65+.
Farm Fresh Food Initiative
Distributes fresh produce boxes to Harlem families through partnerships with community organizations and universities to address food insecurity.
Living from Peace and Joy
4-week women’s workshop focused on mindfulness and personal growth, led by Kena Acuna.
Racial Healing Hub
Hosts art-based events, Speaker’s Corner gatherings, and mindfulness workshops to promote truth, reconciliation, and transformation around racial justice in Harlem and beyond.
Women’s Health Programs
Offers education and workshops on physical, emotional, and mental health, nutrition, and self-compassion for women in Harlem.
Youth Wellness
Offers dance, mindfulness, and recreation classes for children and teens to promote holistic wellness and empowerment.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Interfaith and Spiritual Dialogue Programs 1 activity
- Advocate for racial healing and wellness through public engagementAdvances racial healing and wellness advocacy by delivering national speeches and participating in forums, such as the November 2022 Festival of Faiths conference presentation on racial healing.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Deliver holistic wellness programs using community-care modelProvides evidence-based holistic wellness programs focused on physical and emotional health through a community-care approach, serving Harlem residents.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Host racial healing and community dialogue programsOperates the Racial Healing Hub and Speaker’s Corner gatherings in Marcus Garvey Park since January 2021, facilitating community dialogue on race, truth, healing, and transformation in response to systemic racism and civil rights challenges.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide health and community resource navigationOffers a comprehensive resource guide with information on local health clinics, fitness and nutrition programs, mental health support, and other community services to improve access to care.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Support local food access and nutrition initiativesDistributes fresh produce and supports food pantries through partnerships with housing and senior centers and community organizations, including delivery of over 10,000 boxes of produce to Harlem families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$272
Cash$272
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$272
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -100.0%
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Columbia Community Service Partner — Supported recent food projects through resources and collaboration.
- Columbia Mailman School of Public Health Partner — Collaborates with HWC to develop and offer the Harlem Wellness Resource Guide.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with Columbia University on health and wellness initiatives.
- Columbia University Nourish International Partner — Student group that volunteers for Harlem Wellness Center.
- Columbia University chapter of Nourish International Partner — Supported recent food projects through volunteer and financial contributions.
- Corbin Hill Food Project Partner — Partners to support food justice and healthy living programs in Harlem.
- Global Fund for Women Funder — Receives funding support from the Global Fund for Women.
- IYINY Partner — Diana Diaz, an HWC yoga instructor, is a founding member of IYINY’s Racial Diversity and Anti-Discrimination Committee and teaches satellite yoga classes through this connection.
- May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation Funder — Receives funding support from the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation.
- Morningside Heights Community Coalition Partner — Partnered on recent food projects to support community food distribution.
- Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine Partner — Collaborated on recent food initiatives to address community health needs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Receives support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
- Omega Institute Partner — Collaborated through participation in the Festival of Faiths conference, where the Omega Institute President introduced a speech by HWC’s Executive Director.
- Red Rooster, Harlem Partner — Chef and Restaurateur from Red Rooster, Harlem supports the organization's mission with an endorsement on the importance of food and community in racial healing.
- The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation Funder — Receives funding support from The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation.
- The Pollination Project Funder — Receives funding support from The Pollination Project.
- United Way/BET Partner — Provided support for recent food distribution projects in Harlem.
- trulywell.org Partner — Vera Ruangtragool, who leads guided meditation classes at HWC, is Founder and Executive Director of trulywell.org.
strategies · 5
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 Wellness for Spiritual Transformationmethodology: culturally-responsive-wellnessBy integrating cultural narratives and identity exploration into wellness practices like yoga and meditation, the organization supports healing among people of color, because culturally grounded practices increase relevance, safety, and transformative potential for marginalized communities.
- Integrated Whole-Person Wellness Modelmethodology: whole-person_wellnessBy addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social health as interconnected domains, the organization produces holistic well-being and empowerment, because sustainable health outcomes require treating the individual within their full life context.
- Nature-Based and Preventive Health Interventionsmethodology: nature-based-healingBy combining preventive care programming with nature exposure through outdoor activities, the organization improves long-term health equity, because environmental connection and early intervention together reduce disparities in vulnerable populations.
- Racial Healing Through Contemplative and Artistic Engagementmethodology: racial_healing_through_dialogueBy using art, reflection, dialogue, and contemplative practices such as labyrinth walks, the organization advances racial healing and cross-racial compassion, because deep structural change begins with personal introspection and authentic human connection across difference.
- Ubuntu Philosophy as Foundation for Community Wellnessmethodology: ubuntuBy centering shared humanity and interconnectedness (ubuntu), the organization fosters belonging and collective well-being, because healing emerges from relational, community-based solidarity rather than individualized interventions alone.