Harlem Wellness Center
The Harlem Wellness Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created to provide health programming in communities that are consequently most vulnerable to adult onset diseases (diabetes, obesity, hypertension, heart disease) preventable by lifestyle choices. Their goal is to make high quality holistic health and wellness services accessible for all.
- Year
- 2026
- Purpose
- The CCS grant will support Harlem Wellness Center’s (HWC) capacity to offer 66 classes and workshops that improve health outcomes through a community-based, holistic wellness program model at a time when it’s needed most.
- Amount
- $4,000
- Year
- 2025
- Purpose
- The CCS grant will be used to provide community classes to promote physical and mental well-being through a series of classes at Logan Gardens Apartments, Kota Alliance, and St. Nicholas Park, located in the catchment District 9.
- Amount
- $4,000
- Year
- 2024
- Purpose
- The CCS grant was used to address health disparity and support the mental, emotional and physical health by providing access to high quality, free yoga in a welcoming, supportive environment, facilitated by skilled and experienced instructors.
- Amount
- $6,000
- Year
- 2023
- Purpose
- The CCS grant was used to provide educational programming in nutrition and exercise to the community.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Year
- 2022
- Purpose
- The CCS grant was used to expand the work Harlem Wellness Center is doing in the areas of nutrition education, health coaching, and support on individual and community levels.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Year
- 2021
- Purpose
- The CCS grant was used to support the Community Health and Wellness, seeking to improve neighborhood health by expanding access to and demand for nutritious foods, and access to safe places where residents can be more physically active.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Year
- 2020
- Purpose
- The CCS grant was used to support the Active Bodies Yoga Program. This will increase the number of Morningside Heights and Harlem residents experiencing evidence-based health benefits of yoga.
- Amount
- $3,000
- Year
- 2019
- Purpose
- The CCS grant funded two programs "Power of Nature" and "Active Bodies", which includes health walks and wellness retreats.
- Amount
- $3,000