24th Annual Benefit Surpasses Fundraising Goal, Charter School Announced

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.

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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.

EHTP Announces Approval of East Harlem Pact Charter School

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.

EHTP Wins!

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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You Can Change the Odds


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Help us continue to change the odds, donate to EHTP today!

EHTP Seen on the “Today Show”

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.

Introducing the Warriors: Team 1880


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On Saturday, January 9th the EHTP Robotics team will be kicking off their Robotics Season with more than 37 teams from across the city & hundreds from around the world.  To learn a bit more and see how amazing Charles is at The Robot check out the video above.

We’re in the Chase Top 100

Thanks to the fantastic support of people like you, EHTP won Round 1! Out of more than 500,000 charities EHTP was a top 100 vote earner, winning us an amazing $25,000 and qualifying us for Round 2 where we stand to win $1,000,000 more! Please help us continue to make a difference in young people’s lives. Click the button to vote for us now.

This $1,000,000 will change the odds for kids and families living in East Harlem.   To learn more about EHTP’s Big Idea to make a difference click on The Big Idea at the top of the page.

As the underdog in this contest, WE NEED YOUR VOTE! Round 2 voting begins on January 15th and ends January 22nd.

Why We Should Win the Facebook ‘Chase Community Giving Contest’

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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AC Covers Contest and Votes for EHTP!

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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