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Harlem Commonwealth Council Unveils New Technology Center
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Robert (Bob) Fauser (center) is congratulated by Dr. Joseph L. Tait, HCC President and CEO (3rd from right) and HCC Board Members
(from left to right, Jonnie Marshall, E. Randy Dupree (Board Chairman),
Zelda Owens and Gloria Hartley |
E. Randy Dupree, Bob Fauser and Dr. Joseph L. Tait at the unveiling ceremony
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On Thursday, September 18, 2008, Harlem Commonwealth Council’s president and CEO, Dr. Joseph L. Tait unveiled HCC’s new, state-of-the-art Arlene & Robert C. Fauser Technology Center at its 125th Street headquarters.
Named for long-time HCC benefactors Arlene and Robert C. Fauser, HCC’s Fauser Technology Center is home to a host of programs designed to help Harlem residents better their educational and business opportunities. Adult basic education, ESL and entrepreneurial development are but a few of the HCC programs currently benefiting hundreds of Harlemites. That these programs are cost free to qualified participants is due in large part to donors like Arlene and “Bob” Fauser.
Mr. Fauser is Senior Partner, Eastern Division for outdoor advertising giant, Van Wagner. It is difficult to make your way through Harlem, or New York City |
Dr. Joseph L. Tait poses with HCC 2008 Summer Interns Sharibel Ravelo and Denaé Howard who performed the unveiling. These young ladies spent their summer as interns at Van Wagner Communications
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in its entirety, without seeing Van Wagner billboards showcasing a variety of products and services. Many will remember Van Wagner’s early partnership with HCC through 2004’s “Get-Out-The-Vote” campaign, with highway billboards and street corner kiosks underwritten by Mr. Fauser and Van Wagner.
Mr. Fauser’s positive attitude has been instrumental to Van Wagner's success. It provides the foundation for Van Wagner's young people to move the company forward. It also helps organizations like HCC accomplish its mission through such initiatives as HCC’s Summer Internship Program, which brings Harlem high school juniors and seniors into the corporate work environment for some serious, hands-on exposure to life in the corporate world.
Mr. and Mrs. Fauser have lived in New York for decades and have long been active supporters of several charities and worthwhile organizations.
In addressing Technology Center Dedication guests, Dr. Tait spoke of Mr. Fauser’s extraordinary generosity in his support of HCC. In turn, Mr. Fauser singled out Dr. Tait as one of Harlem’s most unique and effective leaders.
The dedication of the Fauser Technology Center was followed by a brief tour of the facilities.
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