The Harlem Community
Relief Fund
In The News
The New York Post
NYC soup kitchens are now serving grad students, actors, and musicians.
Black Noir NYC
GHCC is at the Forefront to Feed Harlemnites During the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Community Works NYC
Harlem is . . . HEALING: Celebrating Heroes of the Pandemic Honors GHCC’s Winston Majette.
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About Our 2022 Efforts
Thank you very much for strongly
"Supporting Harlem Now!"
Our family support effort has grown to over 900 generous and concerned contributors like you committed to helping to stabilize and maintain the "Harlem's of New York and beyond" during during the continuing historic challenging times brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, food insecurity, small business crisis, family crisis, systemic racism, and much more. We continue to utilize and build on your continued contributions to assist thousands of families, many small businesses, cultural and community-based organizations in need.
You may wish to contribute online, or mail a check or money order made payable to GHCC Community fund, 200A West 136th Street, New York, NY 10030.
Please remember that there is no amount too large or too small to Support Harlem Now! All contributions will be appreciated and put to good use.
Health Initiatives
In August 2021, the Chamber hosted a series of HARLEM WEEK Virtual Health Summits where some of the foremost medical experts locally, regionally, nationally and internationally discussed the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and it disproportionate impact on communities of color, along with the mental health and alternative medicine modalities. These programs are available to view online at HARLEMWEEK.com.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
In partnership with the President of The City College of New York, we have distributed Personal Protection Equipment (gloves, gowns, and masks) to Harlem Hospital Center.
Technology
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Silicon Harlem is responding to the Coronavirus pandemic by working to close the technology gap in Upper Manhattan. The emphasis is on seniors, students, shelters, and hospitals where communication tools are needed most. The effort is focused on devices, connectivity, and digital literacy. Based on new technologies deployed by Silicon Harlem, over 1300 vulnerable households now have internet access. The effort has also allowed us to provide some households with devices. In addition to supporting the fundraiser, we encourage you to donate (used or new) devices (tablets/computers) for distribution to many of our neighbors who are unable to afford these critical communication tools.
Media & Promotions
To ensure that our communities are well informed, The Chamber, along with experts from Columbia University, The City College of New York, hospitals, civic and cultural groups, and government agencies, are providing daily content on a variety of topics for on-air personalities at WBLS-FM, WLIB-AM, and WHCR-FM (The City College of New York) to keep listeners informed about the latest Coronavirus news as it relates to important health, business, and community updates. We are providing articles, editorials, and ads to our print partners including NY Christian Times, NY Amsterdam News, NY Carib News, Positive Community Magazine, and Schneps Media.
About Us
Since 1896, The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce has served Harlem and Upper Manhattan. Harlem is the best known internationally diverse community in America.
Our Chamber is working tirelessly through the Covid-19 Pandemic in concert with The City College of New York, Columbia University, the NAACP, and other renowned organizations, institutions, and individuals to provide much needed support and services. The mission of our Community Fund is to support the Greater Harlem community by providing services for our senior citizens, local small businesses, food banks, the homeless, arts & cultural not-for-profits, and families in need.
Pictured (L-R): New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray, and Lloyd A. Williams, President & CEO of The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce.
We are dramatically saddened that thousands of our extended families of all ages have been sequestered, hospitalized, and unfortunately hundreds have passed away including some of our relatives, staff, members and partners. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.
Please Support Harlem Now!
Recognizing that communities of color are two to three times more likely to be impacted by COVID-19, we are committed to ensuring that HARLEM and communities of color, nationwide and beyond, rebound from the pandemic to become stronger than before.
