COVID-19 Response
In these uncertain times, we recognize that many existing and new vulnerabilities in our community have come to the forefront. But we also see the best of our community emerge to assist where and whenever possible. We’ve compiled a list of resources for those who may be facing urgent challenges related to COVID19. Please use the resource button below to find funding, healthcare, and other types of assistance if you need it. We will update this page as often as we are able. Alternatively, if you can, please consider making a donation to support the young people, educators, and communities we have been and will continue to serve throughout this crisis and beyond.
Thank you all!
HAM offices close. All arts programs pivot to online instruction. We launch the virtual Covid-19 resource database.
HAM In Transition Media students earn stipends and create videos about teens in quarantine.
HAM’s CASA (Creative Afterschool Adventures) program offers free online Salsa and Hip Hop
dance classes
HAM hires local musicians to play live for individuals waiting on food distribution
lines at Miccio Community Center. HAM donates 100 tote bags to Miccio for food distribution
HAM presents the 27th annual Red Hook Fest as a free online broadcast. HAM concludes its Hip Hop Poetry programming with online performances by top spoken word poets.
HAM staff march in support of New BLQK Leaders protest.
HAM staff and teachers participate in professional development trainings on trauma-informed pedagogy and online instruction.
HAM online arts programs run at partner schools. HAM offers fall In Transition Media program online providing students stipends to learn filmmaking.
HAM hires local musicians to play live at Red Hook Public Library Climate Change event.
HAM offers online professional development to NYC ELA teachers on using Hip Hop poetry in their classrooms.
HAM hosts an online alumni event for former students.
