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- EIN 20-3556368
- (347) 386-7528
- 2280 Frederick Douglass Boulevard New York NY 10027-5329 USA
- www.harlemjets.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Football, Literacy, Remedial Reading & Encouragement, Sports, Youth Community Service Clubs
Mission: Harlem jets operates youth sports programs focussing on football and cheer, and tutoring services to support low income and at risk inner city patrons
Programs: In 2014 harlem jets fielded 10 youth ages 5 to 18 football teams serving a total of 250 student athletes. The jets fielded more teams than in 2013 due to increased interest. In 2014, teams were a combined 85 - 15, winning 6 division championships, 5 conference superbowls, and 3 regional championships. The 10u team won its national championship, three team ranked 2nd nationally and one team ranked 4th. In order to be athletically eligible, all student athletes are required to maintain a 75 average the organization makes tutoring available for at risk students and for those seeking additional enrichment. In the past, the program has sent a number of students on to local and regional prep schools and harlem jets alumni are currently playing at rutgers and the university of rhode island.
in 2014 harlem jets fielded 4 youth ages 5 to 18 cheer teams servicing 53 student athletes, about the same number as in 2013. The program captured 4 local championships, 2 regional titles and and one national championship. Cheer also requires student athletes to maintain a 75 average and provides tutoring for at risk students.
harlem jets sponsors a winter wrestling program to help keep student athletes focused and in shape during the off season. In 2014 the program had approximately 20 members and participated in approximately 15 tournaments and 10 dual meet matches. Harlem jets wrestlers placed or won at all tournaments. Academically, all 8th grade participants moved on to local high schools.