
OUR HOME.
OUR COMMUNITY.
FOREVER HARLEM.
Serving Harlem since 1983

THE MISSION.
Harlem is Home.
For more than four decades, our non-profit, ECDO, Forever Harlem has worked alongside residents, families, and community partners to help make sure Harlem remains a place where people can live, raise their children, learn, work, and build a future.
Today, families face rising housing costs, economic pressure, limited access to quality childcare, and other barriers that can make stability harder to achieve.
We believe these challenges are connected. That's why our work connects housing, early childhood education, family support, economic opportunity, and resident leadership.
Our goal is simple: help Harlem families build stability today while creating greater opportunity for tomorrow.
THE IMPACT.
Building Stronger Communities.
40 +
YEARS SERVING HARLEM
3,500+
TENANTS WE SUPPORT AND UPLIFT
700+
HOUSING
UNITS WE MAINTAIN
110+
CHILDREN
ANNUALLY ENROLLED
THE WORK.
Comprehensive Support. Lasting Impact.

HOUSING STABILITY
ECDO develops and preserves affordable housing while helping residents navigate housing challenges and maintain stability.

EARLY EDUCATION
Our Early Learn centers provide high-quality early childhood education while connecting families to resources and support.
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FAMILY SERVICES
We connect families with financial capability, workforce development, supportive services, and resources that can strengthen household economic security.
