East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) » EHTP http://www.ehtp.org Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:46:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Goldman Sachs Teams up with EHTP http://www.ehtp.org/824/goldman-sachs-teams-up-with-ehtp/ http://www.ehtp.org/824/goldman-sachs-teams-up-with-ehtp/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:46:40 +0000 admin http://www.ehtp.org/?p=824

With the help of Goldman Sachs’ Community TeamWorks, EHTP 3rd and 4th graders learned the science behind plant growth, created their very own construction paper flowers, and transformed the space outside EHTP into a beautiful learning garden.

Music provided by Goldspot.
Track: What’s Under the House

Album: And the Elephant Is Dancing And

]]> http://www.ehtp.org/824/goldman-sachs-teams-up-with-ehtp/feed/ 0 Middle Schoolers Reach the Top! http://www.ehtp.org/814/middle-schoolers-reach-the-top/ http://www.ehtp.org/814/middle-schoolers-reach-the-top/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:51:12 +0000 admin http://www.ehtp.org/?p=814 On Wednesday, August 4th, the EHTP Middle School Program took the summer’s theme of exploration to new heights by visiting the Brooklyn Boulders (BKB) climbing center.  EHTP Students Climbing to the TopThe adventure, graciously donated by Brooklyn Boulders and it’s committed staff, was a first for nearly all our students and many of our staff.  Having studied both failed and successful historical expeditions to Antartica and Mt. Everest, the students were excited to test their own teamwork, planning, and athletic skills on BKB’s challenging walls.

The students practiced their figure-8 knots and cheered each other on as they took turns climbing.  EHTP staff, who were generously trained free of charge by BKB’s impressive staff, supported each climber and ensured they made it to the top.  Afterward students reflected on their own experience of exploration and on their new appreciation of the mental and physical challenges faced by the explorers they had read about.

The students and staff of the East Harlem Tutorial Program extend their sincerest thanks to  our Junior Board Member Joe Cosentino for organizing this event and to Brooklyn Boulders and their staff – especially Roger delaCruz; Brendan Hendry, and Stephen Spaeth – for their generosity and guidance.  After our trip, we expect our students to continue pushing themselves to tackle new challenges.  Thanks, and climb on!

]]> http://www.ehtp.org/814/middle-schoolers-reach-the-top/feed/ 0 24th Annual Benefit Surpasses Fundraising Goal, Charter School Announced http://www.ehtp.org/742/benefit/ http://www.ehtp.org/742/benefit/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:50:06 +0000 admin http://www.ehtp.org/?p=742 On behalf of our students and families, EHTP extends a heartfelt thanks to our many generous friends and supporters who made June 16th such a remarkable evening. Our 24th Annual Spring Benefit transformed Chelsea Piers into an inspiring night filled with music, art, and revelry, where more than 250 of New York’s most coveted corporate leaders, philanthropists, educators, and socialites gathered to support EHTP’s after school and summer programs for hundreds of youth and families in East Harlem.

Benefit Logo

We are thrilled to report that by the evening’s end, EHTP had surpassed our fundraising goal for the event. Acclaimed author Calvin Trillin served as emcee. Co-chairing were famed restaurateur Lili Lynton and Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company President Bill Wilson. Honorary Co-Chairs Joyce B. Dinkins and Mary D. Lindsay also contributed to the event’s tremendous success. Adding to the evening’s festivities was the exciting announcement of East Harlem Tutorial Program’s charter school, set to open in fall 2011.


For a closer look at how EHTP is changing the odds and changing lives watch our video below.

Pro bono video production done by Ron Fried and Rich Collier.

For more information please contact Colman at info@ehtp.org.

]]> http://www.ehtp.org/742/benefit/feed/ 0 EHTP Announces Approval of East Harlem Pact Charter School http://www.ehtp.org/529/ehtp-announces-approval-of-east-harlem-pact-charter-school/ http://www.ehtp.org/529/ehtp-announces-approval-of-east-harlem-pact-charter-school/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:38:05 +0000 admin http://www.ehtp.org/?p=529 East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) is proud to announce that the EHTP Pact Charter School has been approved to open in East Harlem! One of six (6) charters – and the only one in Manhattan – approved by the State University of New York Board of Trustees, the school will open in August 2011.

]]> http://www.ehtp.org/529/ehtp-announces-approval-of-east-harlem-pact-charter-school/feed/ 0 EHTP Wins! http://www.ehtp.org/239/ehtp-wins/ http://www.ehtp.org/239/ehtp-wins/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:59:50 +0000 admin http://vote.ehtp.org/?p=239 JP Morgan Chase selects EHTP as an Advisory Board Pick

Thank you!  We are thrilled to report that EHTP has won a coveted $37,000 Advisory Board grant from the JP Morgan Chase Facebook Contest – 1 of only 17 organizations to be selected to receive additional funds.  We are grateful for the Herculean efforts of our EHTP family, friends, and community.  A very special thanks also goes out to Michael Weiss, Robert Sullivan, Robert Rose, and the extraordinary Imagistic team for truly making this win possible!

EHTP emerges from this experience with a greater capacity for social networking, a stronger EHTP community, and $62,000 to help change the odds for kids in Harlem.

You can continue helping us make the difference by signing up for our newsletter, telling your family and friends about EHTP, volunteering with us, and donating now.

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Fast Tube by Casper

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EHTP Supporters on NBC's The Today Show

Employees from one of New York City’s oldest after school programs in East Harlem ask Today’s viewers to help them win $1 million in the JPMorgan Chase Facebook Competition by voting at vote.ehtp.org.

]]> http://www.ehtp.org/223/ehtp-seen-on-the-today-show/feed/ 0 AC Covers Contest and Votes for EHTP! http://www.ehtp.org/210/ac-covers-contest-and-votes-for-ehtp/ http://www.ehtp.org/210/ac-covers-contest-and-votes-for-ehtp/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:42:02 +0000 admin http://vote.ehtp.org/?p=210 Who I’m Voting For, and Why

January 13, 2010 by Rose Ellen - The East Harlem Tutorial Program gets my vote for several reasons. I highly value programs that work with youth. This charity has been working for 50 years serving its community. It is respected and has already made a significant difference. This charity has also expanded to meet the need. Right now these students have been able to get into college but not graduate. Many low-income students are struggling with staying in school. I almost didn’t make it through my undergraduate curriculum due to financial concerns myself. Education can make a big difference in the lives of low-income youth. To survive in today’s culture, these students have needed to have their wits about them. By providing an education to these students, we are providing them with the opportunity to put those wits to their best use.

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]]> http://www.ehtp.org/210/ac-covers-contest-and-votes-for-ehtp/feed/ 0 Why We Should Win the Facebook ‘Chase Community Giving Contest’ http://www.ehtp.org/100/our-big-idea/ http://www.ehtp.org/100/our-big-idea/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:30:47 +0000 admin http://vote.ehtp.org/?p=100 East Harlem Tutorial Program provides inner-city, underprivileged kids educational opportunities they could not otherwise afford. For more than 50 years EHTP has prepared thousands of children for college, life and professional career. Click the on the button below to vote for us now.

Facts to Support Your Vote
Many organizations help get kids into college. It is EHTP’s  goal to KEEP them in college. Please help us continue to make a difference in young people’s lives. Vote for us now.

  • 49% of adults over 25 never graduate high school
  • 90% of adults over 25 don’t have a college degree
  • 78% of 18-24 year olds are not enrolled in college

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]]> http://www.ehtp.org/100/our-big-idea/feed/ 1 Spread the Word http://www.ehtp.org/98/spread-the-word/ http://www.ehtp.org/98/spread-the-word/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:17:34 +0000 admin http://vote.ehtp.org/?p=98 We can’t win Round 2 without you! Help spread the word.  Click the link below for the EHTP Team Facebook Kit.

Help us continue to change the odds, vote for us on Facebook today!

UPDATE 01/25/2010. Voting closed. Please feel free to donate to EHTP

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