HOODSCHOOL NYC: is an autonomous collective of community members, cultural workers and organizers rooted in the Black Radical Tradition.

We host programs like Harlem Fight Club : Queer & Femme Self Defense courses, YOUTH2POWER engaging radical youth leadership, and For The Hood mutual aid distributions, political education opportunities, and cultural events in Harlem!

For The Hood Fund exists so that foundations and boards no longer decide what and whose work is important and whose isn’t. No grant cycle should stop winter coats until spring.

We are divesting from the nonprofit industrial complex because we believe through collective support our communities get to move beyond charity based structures and create bold shared futures together.

Some people can give a lot financially others a few dollars each month some give of their time or talents - it 100% takes a (big) village to get free. Everyone has a part to play.

For The Hood is Solidarity: For Us, By Us. Every dollar goes to these core projects:

Radical Community Education: From first aid, holistic health and self defense courses to Youth2Power —abolitionist youth led organizing in Harlem, town halls and soon community led Freedom Schools.

Mutual Aid : Direct support for mutual aid programs , grocery distributions, and emergency support funds.

Cultural Organizing: June Jordan Salon, Benefits and Community Rent Parties. The People's Open Mic & Poetry Workshop Series bringing events that turn neighbors and strangers into organizers. It’s about creative political blended spaces that open minds and build radical affinity.

For The Hood Fund is accountable to the people we share community with!

We Hope That’s You!

Thank you for your solidarity and support!