116 Block Associates

116 Block Associates channels community-building in Central Harlem. The organization brings grant-writing and fund-raising skills to neighborhood groups. It also runs youth leadership mentorships alongside technical assistance for nonprofit start-ups. Housing advocacy forms another core pillar of its programs. Local stakeholders benefit from workshops covering volunteer recruitment; digital outreach strategy is covered too.

The office sits at 55 E 115th St, a few blocks north of 110th Street’s bodega strip—you can’t miss the brick walk-ups on either side. Public transit users exit at the 110th or 116th St stations on the 2/3 lines; parking meters are metered nights and weekends here. In the background, Marcus Garvey Park gives the zone a green heartbeat most after-school programs rely on.

Need specifics: (212) 860-4100 puts you through to the front desk during standard service hours. If you’re mapping the route, the neighborhood pins itself clearly on any map app; have the site ready before you head out.