Our Mission
The Harlem Educational Activities Fund, or HEAF, is a comprehensive, non-profit supplemental education
and youth development organization that helps dedicated public school students from Harlem and the
surrounding communities develop the intellectual curiosity, academic ability, social values and personal
resiliency they need to ensure success in school, career and life. HEAF identifies students in middle school
and supports them until they are successfully admitted to four-year colleges through a variety of afterschool,
Saturday and summer educational and youth development programs.
Our Core Values
- We believe that young people who receive the appropriate guidance, support and encouragement
have the capacity to positively impact their peers, families and communities.
- We believe that young people can increase their life options and opportunities through rigorous
academic enrichment and leadership development.
- We believe that collaborative partnerships with families are integral to student success.
- We believe in the value of parents as active partners in the social and intellectual development of
young people.
- We believe that schools and communities are key partners in the development of tomorrow's leaders.
- We believe that professional staff must model a high standard of excellence, responsibility and
accountability in their interactions with students, families and colleagues.
