On Wednesday, October 4th, Halstead’s Harlem office hosted “Beautify the Boulevard,” an event that successfully brought together and celebrated the work of Uptown artists, restaurants and local businesses along Frederick Douglass Boulevard.
Approximately 70 people came out to Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem to enjoy local art and cuisine, all while supporting a great cause and raising over $7,000 in the process. Proceeds from the event benefit the Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance, an organization that aims to support and promote the community as a model, mixed-use neighborhood through advocacy and community, public and private partnerships.
“We are thrilled with the turnout of community members for our Beautify the Boulevard event,” said Sandy Wilson, Halstead Harlem’s Executive Director of Sales. “The Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance is an incredible organization that encourages a positive and thriving environment for Harlem’s community and businesses. Funds from Beautify the Boulevard will go toward installing matching tree guards to enhance and protect the trees along the corridor from 110th to 124th Street.”
“Beautify the Boulevard” featured a gallery of artwork by uptown artists, curated by Art in FLUX, followed by a “Taste of the Boulevard” reception, which included light fare and cocktails provided by participating restaurants on Frederick Douglass Blvd.
Notable attendees included Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer; Halstead Harlem’s Executive Director of Sales, Sandy Wilson; and Halstead Agents and Event Chairs Anna Maria Bishop-Harris, Leesa E. Grant, Mika Jones, Sarah Pedersen, and Leanne Stella.
Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance is dedicated to improving quality of life, building a better community, and maintaining a safe and clean boulevard for residents, visitors, small business owners, and workers in this sector of Harlem.
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