HCCI WEEKLY!
A weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities.
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Dr. Malcolm A. Punter
At HCCI, we believe that Black History is a daily occurrence. Harlem's history is built on the efforts of community residents who strive to make a difference in our daily lives. From local pastors like our first Executive Director, Bishop Preston R. Washington, Sr., and Rev. Dr. Wyatt T. Walker, to activists like Malcolm X and Queen Mother Moore, these people impacted the lives of our residents. Equally important are our local Black business owners who established enterprises that have thrived and continued to serve the community through the decades like Sylvia's Restaurant, Paris Blues, Londel's Restaurant and Joe Eady’s Fashion City. HCCI salutes Black business owners past and present who helped establish community, jobs, and commerce in Harlem.
Stay tuned, as we recognize Black leadership and excellence all month! And, please join us Wednesday, February 23rd for a virtual panel on Black artists, entrepreneurs and NFT Technology. Click here to RSVP.
And remember...
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH SALUTE TO CHEF CISSE! |
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This week in honor of Black History Month we celebrate Chef Cisse Elhadji, the Head Chef and co-owner of Ponty Bistro Harlem and the Renaissance Harlem restaurants. He and his first-cousin and partner Chef Cheikh Ali, moved to the United States in 1995 from Dakar, Senegal, and quickly entered the restaurant business. They worked for internationally renowned chefs at some of New York’s most high profile restaurants, serving an array of international cuisines before opening Ponty Bistro Gramercy in 2008, followed by celebrated Ponty Bistro Harlem and the Renaissance Harlem.
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PONTY BISTRO HARLEM
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.
New York, NY, 10030
(212) 234-6475
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RENAISSANCE HARLEM
2245 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd.
New York, NY 10027
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HCCI HAS FREE THERMOMETERS FOR YOUTH AGES 6 TO 18, LEARN MORE BELOW...! |
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Applications are now being accepted!
Improve your credit! Join a lending circle!
Join and submit your papers ASAP to qualify for the next meeting.
Or call 212-281-4887, ext. 231
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Already love Amazon? How about using AmazonSmile! The same Amazon you love, but with .05% of the profits from your purchase, will be automatically donated to HCCI. |
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HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASSES |
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Join Rev. Dr. Charles Butler for HCCI homebuyer education class! He'll help you qualify for grants and walk you through the home buying process.
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Thursdays:
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 4, 11, 18, 25
En Espanol - Contact Willy Ramos
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RECOVER (Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery) is a nationwide effort to research and understand the long term effects of COVID-19.
To participate in this study:
· Participation is expected to last for 4 years
· All participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire, biometrics, blood/urine/stool/saliva sample collection and a brief physical exam
· Depending on the participant’s health status, the participant may be asked to complete additional exams and sample collections
· Compensation will vary based on extent of participation
To sign up and learn more, interested folks can email here:
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HARLEM CONGREGATIONS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, INC.
256 W. 153RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10039
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