Following our announcement about expanding to additional NYCHA developments, we were invited to several Family Days and Back-to-School Resource Fairs this Summer. We “tabled” at events sponsored by the Marcy Houses, the SumnerNeighborhoodStat, TompkinsNeighborhoodStat, the Bed-Stuy Community Partnership Program, and NeOnWorks.
Read MoreThe SUMMER BRIDGE event, first introduced in 2021, is part of our mentoring program and has as its goal countering the effects of “Summer Melt” -- an apt descriptor for the fact that many students who are accepted into college or trade school, never actually enroll. Research has shown that nearly 40% of low- income students are impacted by “summer melt”. Our students – both those new to the post-secondary experience as well as those who are transitioning to their 2nd through 4th years -- are included in the Summer Bridge program.
Read MoreWhat a year this has been! The past 12 months have been phenomenal and made possible through your support. Check out what's happening at the Marcy Houses Memorial Scholarship Fund!
Read MoreWelcome to the 2022-23 school year. We hope the Fall season finds you well!!! Check out what's happening at the Marcy Houses Memorial Scholarship Fund ("MHMSF").
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