4th Annual Harlem Revive! Community Day of Unity Career & Health Fair
Carnival/Festival for Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement Inc.Aug 05, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
HCCI will present the 4th Annual Harlem Revive! Community Day of Unity Career & Health Fair on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This amazing one-day fair will feature 40 employers offering on-site job recruitment; 20 healthcare agencies providing on-site health screenings, 15 financial institutions offering financial literacy services, and local community organizations offering referrals for immigration services, and information on affordable housing. The event will feature live performances by notable jazz artists, hip hop artists, comedians, choirs, soloist. The festivities will also include children face paintings, mini-dance workshops, bounce machine, cotton candy, popcorn and fun. The event speakers include local elected officials, youth, business and interfaith leaders. Many financial institutions and commercial business will also join in the festivities and display their product.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the ongoing work of HCCI. Since 1986, HCCI has made a substantial impact on the social and living conditions of Harlem by developing over 3,500 units of low to moderate income housing, securing employment for more than 2,000 individuals, creating supportive health and human service facilities, including 60 units of housing for individuals affected by HIV /AIDs; 21 units of housing for youth aging out of foster care; safe afterschool programs that improves scholastic achievement of elementary students with a focus on math and reading tutorials. Run in partnership with the NY Institute of Technology, the HCCI Clubhouse provides young people with access to cutting edge graphics, computer editing, and robotics programs with a focus on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).
This year we opened a 10,000 sq.ft. affordable daycare facility for over 150 children. Our financial literacy program has counseled more than 29,000 residents through group seminars and individual home ownership counseling. To date, we have helped more than 600 families to secure homes through these services. This year marks HCCI's 31st year of providing services to the holistic Harlem community.
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New York, NY 10039