To ensure Harlem residents continue to thrive, HCC dedicates its work on the most vulnerable populations in the community
OUR IMPACT
7%
Harlem’s unemployment rate
(almost twice that of the national average).
27%
Poverty rate across northern Manhattan communities
(compared to 20% in New York City)
Embracing the values of entrepreneurship and education will continue to be at the heart of what we do as we seek to empower Harlem residents to create a more equitable and inclusive community for all
ENTREPRENEURIAL IMPACT
We invest with rigor in local businesses especially those owned by women and people of color in the Harlem community by providing access to capital, skills and markets
2,127
Entrepreneurs served
975
Entrepreneurs attended business workshops or seminars
389
Local Jobs Retained or Created
162
Loans Facilitated
$2.6
Million total loans disbursed
EDUCATIONAL
IMPACT
We believe we need to invest in the future of Harlem and that responsibility extends to our youth and the residents of Harlem
210
Lives positively impacted
8,100
Hours of programming
