Partners

New York’s premier catering and food service company, Great Performances, enhances life’s celebrations through vibrant flavors, gracious service and professionalism. In collaboration with clients and planners, our chefs take inspiration from contemporary American cuisine and global food-ways to create innovative, visually striking culinary presentations. Rooted in the arts, Great Performances is the exclusive caterer at cultural institutions throughout New […]

Founded in 1997, Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) helps girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership, and academic achievement. FSH is the only organization in the world for girls of color that combines the power of education with access to the artistic discipline of figure skating to build champions in life. FSH’s holistic approach to youth development […]

The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) provides enriching and inclusive after school programming for boys and young men ages 7-21. The organization’s open door policy ensures that any boy can join, no matter his zip code, immigration status or family income. In 144 years of continuous operation, BCNY has positively influenced the lives of […]

Green City Force (GCF) has built a national reputation in training young leaders to power a green and inclusive economy, through service. With the support of the AmeriCorps service program, GCF focuses on young people who reside in New York’s public housing communities. During a one-year training program, Corps members develop a passion for sustainability […]

Great Performances will partner with long-time colleague and renowned restaurateur Melba Wilson in creating a dynamic and activist leadership team to guide the culinary program at Wollman Rink, beyond the kitchen walls, into the hearts of guest diners and impacting the broader NYC food community.

Ice Hockey In Harlem (IHIH) envisions empowered and successful young leaders, students, and athletes who are resilient, confident, and committed to education and their community. IHIH aims to support and develop determined, resilient, and confident youth by offering high-quality ice hockey programming, as well as office programming that exposes young people in Harlem to educational […]

New York City’s YMCA is here for all New Yorkers – to empower youth, improve health and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through diverse and inclusive programs. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, […]