To improve the quality of life for children, families and all residents in Central Harlem.

Description:
The Rev. Linnette C. Williamson Memorial Park Association, Inc., a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, was inspired by the great strength and spirit of the late Rev. Williamson. Her legacy of community service, hope and inspiration as an African-American woman guides our mission to improve the quality of life for children and families in Central Harlem.

History:
Since our founding in 1994, in partnership with the federal VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) program known as the domestic “Peace Corps,” we have recognized the profound effect on children from the quality of the neighborhood, school and home environments. These three environments have the greatest impact in shaping the character of young people, and in determining how and what they learn. This is why, as our first accomplishments, we chose to improve our inner-city landscape through the creation of four community parks, and by the establishment of our Art and the Gardens summer youth enrichment program operated with The Bank Street College of Education.

Contact people:

Marcelle Austin, President, (email) Paul Joseph Coppa, Treasurer, (email)

Address:

C/o 141 West 139th Street, #C44 New York, NY 10030 (See a map)

Directions:

The closest subway is the #2 or #3 to 125th Street station. Walk up Lenox Avenue three blocks and turn right on West 128th Street.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 125th Street #2 or #3,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5