Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: HCC
\nMailing Address: 361 West 125th Street
\nCity: New York
\nState: NY
\nPostal Code: 10027
\nMain Phone: 212-749-0900
\nMain Fax: 212-749-1042
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.harlemcommonwealth.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 13-6271908
\nOrganization Tax Status: Non-profit 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/21\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $9840<\/p>\n
Project Title: Take the A Plane to Harlem: HCC’s Aviation Lab
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Take the A Plane to Harlem: HCC\u2019s Aviation Lab program is an innovative afterschool initiative designed to introduce middle and high school students in Harlem to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on aviation learning experiences. Using STEMPilot\u2019s flight simulation technology and curriculum, students will experience hands-on concepts like aerodynamics, navigation, physics, and engineering while gaining exposure to real-world aviation and aerospace careers.<\/p>\n
The program builds on Harlem Commonwealth Council\u2019s recent success during summer 2025 with an inaugural international STEM experience in Spain. A small group of our high school students – many of whom had never flown before – participated in a transformative STEM camp. That experience demonstrated the power of aviation to expand students\u2019 perspectives and spark interest in STEM, aviation, and global career pathways. Take the A Plane to Harlem was created to bring that same sense of discovery and opportunity directly to students in their own community.<\/p>\n
Through collaborative \u201cflight crew\u201d learning, simulation missions, and exposure to aviation professionals, students will develop technical skills, confidence, and awareness of high-growth career opportunities. The program will also introduce students to colleges in aviation and aerospace from New York City\u2019s Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology to Embry-Riddle, one of the nation\u2019s premier aviation universities in Florida.<\/p>\n
By connecting STEM education to tangible academic and career opportunities within their community – and beyond – the program expands students\u2019 horizons while reinforcing Harlem Commonwealth Council\u2019s mission to promote economic mobility through education, workforce development, and exposure to high-growth industries.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $14,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): HCC has committed $4000 for "Take the A Plane to Harlem" program for the renovation of the space that will house the EduStation flight simulator. <\/p>\n
Project Duration: one year, specifically academic calendar year (August ’26-May ’27)
\nGeographical Area Served: NYC… and the world. By educating and exposing these Harlem-based high schoolers to aviation careers, we believe the world via flight will be the ultimate geographic area served.
\nAge Group To Be Served: 13-19 (late middle school- freshman year college students) <\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Jai Jai
\nContact Last Name: Greenfield
\nContact Title: Strategic Programs & Grants Lead
\nContact Phone: 917-580-1845
\nContact Email: grants@harlemcommonwealth.org AND\/OR jaijai@thejsuite.co<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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