Mickey Appleman, an author and retired college professor living in New Jersey, befriended us after reading the wonderful New York Times piece written by Charles Blow, which was published in September.
Mickey is no stranger to helping others,…
New York Daily News | October 14, 2011
…”I love this place. It’s a lifesaver,” said the restaurant worker and father of three, including 4-year-old Artyairish. “This place” is the Dorothy Day Apartments on Riverside Drive and W. 135th St.,…
The New York Times | September 23, 2011
…Madison is 4 years old. She is happy and thriving. This is her second year of Head Start in the basement of a building that houses the poor and homeless in one…
“One of the highlights this year was our partnership with Dorothy Day Head Start Center in Harlem through Cool Culture’s Literacy Through Culture program.
The project culminated in a beautifully constructed city made of cardboard, construction…
Cool Culture co-Founder Edwina Meyers, BHC parent Al-Naima Finch and artist Fab 5 Freddy discuss the importance of arts and culture and the power of access to NYC’s incredible cultural institutions.
One very successful student from BHC’s education programs is Adalis D., who is graduating from high school this year and is on her way to college. She has applied to several colleges for this fall semester, but has…
