Prince donates to Harlem youth organizations

Seven-time Grammy award winner Prince has bestowed a $1 million line of credit to the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) and made a special gift to the Uptown Dance Academy in Harlem. The press conference was held at Madison Square Garden at the conclusion of the first leg of Prince’s phenomenally successful “Welcome 2 America” tour,… [Read more…]

Jacob celebrates Thanksgiving with friends and neighbors

For a second year, Jacob Restaurant opened its doors to friends and neighbors for a free Thanksgiving meal. Both locations extended invitations to regular customers and those who could use a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am to 1 pm. Guests filled up trays with as much food as they could hold and… [Read more…]

Jacob’s gives back to the community on Thanksgiving

Jacob Restaurant has been blessed with a second restaurant which opened earlier this year. The owner, Rachid (AKA Jacob) will be hosting a special thank you dinner for his regular patrons and those who are in need in the community. One special family will be attending as guests of UF.  Both locations will be serving… [Read more…]

Denny Moe’s is Cutting for a Cure

Music Legends to Play Jazz Foundation’s Great Night in Harlem Benefit at Apollo

On Thursday, May 20th, at 8:00 PM the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) will present its 9th annual “A Great Night in Harlem” gala concert to benefit its Jazz Musicians’ Emergency Fund. The evening will raise money to assist countless elder and established jazz and blues musicians in crisis across the country, artists who spend… [Read more…]

What’s good in Harlem? Masons serve needy families

Masons from the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York (MWPHGLNY) fed hundreds of families during its annual “Thanksgiving Community Feeding.” The Thanksgiving Community Feeding provides free meals to needy families every year. Masons from all over New York City gathered in Harlem to help out. Preparations for the program began much earlier… [Read more…]

My favorite things: Donate for the holidays

Looking for a unique way to give back this holiday season? For $25 you can help 25 shelter cats make a healthy transition from the shelter to their new home. Shelter life can be scary for cats. The transition from an original home to shelter life to an adoptive home brings many changes in sights,… [Read more…]

New Harlem eatery gives back to the community on Thanksgiving

By: D. Bell/Uptownflavor A red carpet spills out across the wide sidewalk along Lenox Avenue and 129th Street. Invited guests are greeted at the door with a smile, a handshake, and often a friendly hug. The greeter is smartly dressed  in a dark suit, polished shoes, and a white smile. The scene could be reminiscent… [Read more…]

Giving back is the new black

During economic hard times people tend to be more generous. Oftentimes when they don’t have a monetary contribution to make they will invest their time by helping those who have a little less than they have. This afternoon the East Harlem CARES coalition will be providing Thanksgiving dinners to families in East Harlem from 12… [Read more…]

An Evening of Grace and Thanksgiving: Hosted by Malik Yoba

The Harlem CARES Mentoring Movement and Harlem World Magazine presents An Evening of Grace and Thanksgiving – a memorable evening of celebration. Susan L. Taylor, Editor-In-Chief Emeritus of Essence magazine and Founder of the National CARES Mentoring Movement will deliver a Thanksgiving address about the healing power of gratitude and creating joy and peace in… [Read more…]

Flea market

Saturday July 11th & Sunday, July 12th Location: “The Delta” 409 West 145 Street (Convent Ave. & St. Nicholas Ave.) Supportive Housing Project sponsored by Broadway Housing Communities, Inc. Time: 10:00AM – 6:00PM All proceeds will be donated to the HERMANITAS MENTORING PROGRAM Event Hosted by MANA de NYC MANA’s mission is to empower Latinas… [Read more…]

From Bridesmaids to Prom Queens

Along with about 80 other girls from Harlem high schools, Nikkita McPherson, 18, sifted through racks of formal dresses on Saturday afternoon, looking for just the right one to wear to her senior prom. Enlarge This Image Source: The New York Times Nikkita McPherson found the ideal dress — “it’s long, it’s elegant” — in… [Read more…]

The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc./98.7 Kiss-FM Winter Coat Drive

The Apollo Theater Foundation and 98.7 Kiss-FM know that many New Yorkers and visitors want to help out our less fortunate neighbors, so we’re proud to help make that happen. Until the evening of January 14, 2009, we encourage you to drop off a new or gently-used coat of any style and size and for… [Read more…]

Apollo: Donate a Coat and Get in for $10

Tuesday, December 30 at 7:30pm DONATE A GENTLY USED COAT AT THIS WEEK’S SHOW AND YOUR TICKETS START AT $10! After besting thousands of hopefuls, only a handful remain to face the notoriously tough Apollo audience, who will decide who becomes the 2008 Apollo Amateur Night Super Tog Dog champion in this truly nail-biting competition. Featuring the… [Read more…]

December 26th Charity Swap

Let’s say your sister-in-law, who happens to be a huge fan of V.S. beauty products, generously shared her love of Dream Angel with you by buying the most expensive holiday gift set in the store.  There’s just a slight problem — you are more of an earth goddess so you prefer the natural scents of… [Read more…]