El Faro Beacon | SCAN-HARBOR

El Faro Beacon

Meaning “The Lighthouse,” El Faro Beacon Community Center shines as a guiding force in its neighborhood. It offers academic tutoring, workforce training, cultural workshops, and wellness programs that illuminate pathways toward self-sufficiency and empowerment. Every initiative at El Faro strengthens social cohesion and provides residents with the skills and confidence to shape brighter futures for themselves and their families.

2351 1st Ave.
New York
New York
10035
United States

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SCAN-Harbor Programs

SCAN-Harbor serves high-risk youth and their families in Harlem, East Harlem and the South Bronx via 22 program sites.

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After School Programs

Academic tutoring, enrichment activities, recreation and cultural programs for elementary and middle school students.

Community Centers

After school and evening services include creative arts, recreation, mentoring and academic support for youth.

Early Childhood Education

Cognitive, creative, and social development for children from infancy to pre-school.

Family / Social Services

Intensive preventive services, mix social service, mental health, domestic violence support, and substance abuse treatment.

LGBTQ

WISH (We.I.She.He) serves the full spectrum of LGBTQ youth of color in Harlem, East Harlem, and the South Bronx.

Performing Arts

High-quality training and performance opportunities in theater, dance, vocal and instrumental musical.

Reach For The Stars

SCAN-Harbor’s college-bound program, serving Harlem, East Harlem and South Bronx “at-risk” students, provides counseling, peer support, tutoring, mentoring, and test preparation, as well as help with applications for prep school, college and financial aid, and guided tours of colleges.

Violence Prevention

Violence prevention services for our youth at SCAN-Harbor.