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Nonprofit arts program moves to include Harlem youth

Lillian Alonzo Marin founded Artistic Dreams International in March 2011. The program is based in New York, although Marin plans to expand it to Mexico.

By Bianca Dennis | Apr 25 05:51 am ET

Stringer recognizes African-American trailblazers

“By turning the spotlight on me, you turn the spotlight on their humanity,” said honoree Sheila Rule of the formerly incarcerated people she works to help reintegrate into society.

By Kelly Lane | Mar 1 06:26 am ET

Harlem food pantry struggles with high demand

There has been a significant increase in the number of West Harlem residents seeking support from the Emergency Food Assistance Program at the Harlem Dowling-West Side Center.

By Emily Neil | Dec 10 05:06 am ET

Morningside Village helps elderly age at home

Morningside Village, a community organization, now includes 50 volunteers, serving 27 elders.

By Ray Katz and Sonal Kumar | Feb 2 03:01 am ET

Columbia alumna transforms lots into playgrounds

Columbia alumna Andrea Wenner is converting empty lots into public school playgrounds.

By Gila Schwarzschild | Jan 29 03:00 am ET

Neighborhood groups organize Haiti aid

Local nonprofits and stores have joined together to provide relief for Haiti.

By Nicholas Bloom and Leah Greenbaum | Jan 26 02:07 am ET

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