The organization that I have been looking at is the Harlem Children's Zone. Looking through this website I have discovered many different links and resources. Through my searching I found that there is a link to documents and papers published by the HCZ. Many of their documents are biannual reports and highlights about their programs and success throughout the year. Their professional papers have a variety of subject matters that deal with what their programs are all about as well as a look inside their organization as a whole. One section that caught my eye was a few publications by former President Geoffrey Canada's poetry about children! I thought it was very interesting that his poetry was put on the website to showcase children and even the hardships of the neighborhood. Here is a link to their documents and publications page: http://hcz.org/documents-and-publications/
I did not see any new newsletter containing information about the Harlem Children's Zone in the past couple of weeks so I decided to explore the website more. As I explored the website even more I came across some programs that I have not previously looked at. These programs were not just about the children but about the family and community as well. I showed that this organization is there for the positive input in the community and not just the children. Building a positive and safe environment for children and their families is a big issue to take on. The Harlem Children's Zone is trying to enrich the community to make their neighborhood more empowering and safe. One program to help is called Community Pride. Community Pride works closely with the surrounding businesses, organizations, and institutions to create a strong community where residents feel empowered and and united in the investment to make Harlem thrive. Helping each other through housing, job opportunities, financially, and many other factors help to possibly make this community a positive and safe environment for children and their families. I was glad I stumbled across these programs. I think it really shows the extent of the organizations programs and how far they are willing to go to make a difference in this community.
The HCZ is such a wonderful program! Maybe you should re-submit your request for newsletters. I finally received my first one this week. I am so impressed with the work of Mr. Canada and I did read one of his poems entitled Waiting for Whom? Please read this!!! Every educator should read this poem. We really are heros, well those of us who really care about making a difference anyway.
ReplyDeleteHeather, Harlem Children's Zone seems to be a great reference for families and children to access when in need. I like the fact that they take time out to highlight their successors. I too found it very interesting to learn that President Geoffery's poetry was put on this wonderful website! It is good to know that this website assists in housing, jobs, financially as well as other factors when it comes to the wellbeing of families and children in need.
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ReplyDeleteIt is so fascinating to go to one website and find an abundance of useful resources! I sometimes find myself getting on a website for specific information and then a while later find myself looking at another great issue/trend. It sounds like the documents were very interesting. I look forward to reading about the programs and the successes. Poetry does sound very interesting. I briefly looked at the documents and can’t wait to spend more time doing so. Thank you for sharing!
Staci