As part of their “Strikeout Series,” the New York Yankees and New York Life presented a $100,000 check to the youth services provider SCAN-Harbor at Yankee Stadium before the team’s game on Friday, Sept. 27.
The donation will help support afterschool programs for middle schoolers across the Bronx.
“We are proud to partner with the New York Yankees through this Strikeout Series to support organizations like SCAN-Harbor that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our community’s youth,” New York Life Foundation President Heather Nesle said. “At New York Life, we know that middle school is a critical period, and out-of-school-time programs help students do better in school and build the skills they need for their future success. This contribution will make a positive impact for students navigating today’s increasing academic, social and emotional challenges.”
Yankees Senior Vice President of Corporate/Community Relations Brian Smith, New York Life Manhattan General Office Agent Cyrielle Rivera and Manhattan General Office Managing Partner Dominick Kortkamp joined Nesle in presenting the check to SCAN-Harbor Executive Director Lewis Zuchman and SCAN-Harbor President Jamel Oeser Sweat during the pregame ceremony.
“SCAN-Harbor is profoundly grateful to New York Life for their $100,000 contribution to our Rev. T. Wendell Foster Recreation Center,” Zuchman said. “This contribution will ensure our capacity to afford critical educational support to our middle school aged youth. For the past two years, SCAN-Harbor has been working towards launching our ‘Reach for the Stars’ upward bound program, aimed at supporting middle school students at the Foster Center. Thanks to the incredible partnership with New York Life and the New York Yankees, we are now ready to bring this vision to life. This partnership promises the establishment of meaningful educational support for our Foster Center young people. Reverend Foster is smiling upon us, as this was his vision for our center and park.”
New York Life, through its partnership with the Yankees, is committed to impacting local communities in a positive manner, including through contributing to the development and well-being of youths and helping individuals and families build secure futures. Since it was founded in 1845, New York Life has been very committed to local communities. In 2023, New York Life donated more than $11,885,350 in philanthropic investments in New York State alone.
“We are thrilled to see New York Life’s commitment to philanthropy manifested in this impactful donation to SCAN-Harbor, which is an organization that we have worked closely with for decades,” Smith said. “SCAN-Harbor provides critical services, resources and stability for underserved families, and it takes great partners like New York Life to keep them in a position to continue their valuable mission.”
SCAN-Harbor is the largest provider of youth services in Harlem, East Harlem and the South Bronx. Founded in 1977, the non-profit provides a variety of integrated supports for at-risk kids and families in these neighborhoods.
