About SCAN-Harbor

Founded in 1977, SCAN-Harbor is a non-profit youth and family service organization that provides a variety of integrated supports to the highest risk children and families of Harlem, East Harlem and the South Bronx.

DEEP IMPACT

Serving over 7,600 children and teens and 1,000 adults and families each year at 23 program sites, SCAN-Harbor is the largest youth service provider in Harlem, East Harlem and the South Bronx.

Traditional youth and family service providers typically target their client’s problems and then terminate program delivery at the resolution of the presenting problem. SCAN-Harbor considers the traditional “service termination” as a “beginning”!

DIVERSE PROGRAMS

With programs as diverse as early childhood education, substance abuse treatment, violence prevention, performing arts, literacy programs, LGBTQ support, afterschool activities and events, employment skills training, and youth leadership, SCAN-Harbor’s positive approach builds on individual, family, and group strengths.

EMPOWERMENT FOCUSED

We employ an empowerment-focused service approach, inspiring our children and their families to achieve positive goals.

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About

SCAN-Harbor serves three of New York City’s “highest risk” communities: Harlem, East Harlem and the South Bronx.

Serving over 7,600 children and teens and 1,000 adults and families each year at 23 program sites, SCAN-Harbor is the largest youth service provider in Harlem, East Harlem and the South Bronx.

Traditional youth and family service providers typically target their client’s problems and then terminate program delivery at the resolution of the presenting problem. SCAN-Harbor considers the traditional “service termination” as a “beginning”!

Lewis Zuchman

Lewis Zuchman joined SCAN in 1987 as Executive Director. He was one of the original 1961 Freedom Riders and has received significant recognition for his vital contributions to the 1960’s civil rights movement.

Jamel Oeser-Sweat

Jamel Oeser-Sweat is an Attorney in New York City. His firm, Oeser-Sweat, P.C. specializes in Corporate Law, Litigation, Criminal Law, Matrimonial Law, & Intellectual Property. His firm, Oeser-Sweat, P.C., is one of the country’s most unique small firms.

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MISSION

Our Mission is to enable our youth, parents, and families to strive for excellence, and realize their most heartfelt dreams and aspirations.

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History

SCAN-Harbor is a non-profit youth and family service organization that provides a variety of integrated supports. SCAN-Harbor has been led by its Executive Director, Lewis Zuchman, an original 1961 Freedom Rider, since 1987.

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