Philanthropy

Harlem Educational Activities Fund Honors Roger W. Ferguson at 11th Annual Gala

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Harlem Educational Activities Fund Honors Roger W. Ferguson at 11th Annual Gala College Success Program Raises 1.2 Million for Underserved Students Eager to Succeed NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) hosted its 11th Annual Gala on October 27th at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City, raising $1.2 million in support …

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G&B FOUNDATIONS, INC. Fifteenth Annual Awards & Scholarship Luncheon

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March 21, 2015- Riccardo’s Ballroom in Astoria, New York, held G&B Foundations, Inc, Fifteenth Annual Awards and Scholarship Luncheon honoring seven young minority with Scholarship and financial aid for college. Awards were also given to Dr. Dottye J. Seales (Community Service Award), Penda C. Howell (Press Service Excellence in Media Award), James Alston (“Man of …

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Women’s History Month – Honoring a Legacy

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March 8th, International Women’s Day has its roots in early 1900’s world and American History.  Women’s History Month is a result and has placed well-earned Honors upon the works and memories of very distinguished female leaders.  The legacy began with highlighting early women’s issues like Abolition of Slavery, Suffrage, Fair Labor Policies and eventually progress …

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Get to the Bottom Line of College Costs: HESC’s Free Comparison Tool Gets You There

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Students receiving their college financial aid award letters can compare differences, calculate net costs and estimate total cost of college education, including student loan repayment scenarios College acceptance letters are arriving to excited college-bound students almost daily and financial aid award letters follow right behind. The award letter contains important information about the financial aid …

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Elegant for Prom

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This Saturday, April 11th the boutique host a kick-off drive reception from 5-8pm for folks to stop by and donate their fancy accessories and clothing. Refreshments will be served. Our 2015 beneficiaries are Black Women for Black Girls Giving Circle and The Star Boutique. Elegant for Prom has donated hundreds of gently-used formal wear and …

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