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HARLEM GROWN WELCOMES DAMION SAMUELS AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Samuels brings more than three decades of experience designing and leading programs that expand opportunity for youth, young adults, and families across New York City. His work spans after school education, youth development, workforce development, and college and career readiness—with a deep commitment to supporting individuals across a wide range of ages, achievement levels, and life circumstances, including those facing significant systemic barriers.

HARLEM GROWN WELCOMES DAMION SAMUELS AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Seasoned Nonprofit Leader Joins Award-Winning Urban Agriculture and Youth Development Organization
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Harlem Grown Expands Board of Directors with Three New Members Diverse Experts Will Help Growth and Sustainability of Community Nonprofit     (New York - NY, July 18th, 2023) — Harlem Grown today announced the addition o
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June 16th, 2023 Harlem Grown and Jerome Haferd / BRANDT : HAFERD announce grand opening June 18 of “Sankofa” art installation in Marcus Garvey Park Installation will host programming and exhibit local art as a centerpiece of the Cu
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Harlem Grown Announces $1.3M Mellon Foundation Grant to Support Programs in Marcus Garvey Park Funds will center and amplify Harlem’s history, culture, creativity, and community of care   
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Harlem Grown Launches Libraries on Farms
Harlem Grown Launches Libraries on Farms

HARLEM GROWN WELCOMES DAMION SAMUELS AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Seasoned Nonprofit Leader Joins Award-Winning Urban Agriculture and Youth Development Organization

HARLEM GROWN WELCOMES DAMION SAMUELS AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Samuels brings more than three decades of experience designing and leading programs that expand opportunity for youth, young adults, and families across New York City. His work spans after school education, youth development, workforce development, and college and career readiness—with a deep commitment to supporting individuals across a wide range of ages, achievement levels, and life circumstances, including those facing significant systemic barriers.

Harlem Grown Featured in New Season of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” 

Beloved Severance and The Great American Baking Show actor Zach Cherry, along with his Severance co-star and chosen partner in game-playing Tramell Tillman, will be contestants on the August 6th, 2025 airing of ABC’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” 

Harlem Grown Welcomes Shanon Morris as Chief Program Officer

Shanon Morris, a registered dietitian and nonprofit leader with over fifteen years of experience in food and nutrition, has joined the nonprofit, Harlem Grown, as the Chief Program Officer to lead the organization into their next phase of programmatic growth.

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