Community Corner
'He Mentors The Youth': Harlem Local Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Harlem.
HARLEM, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.
Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.
This submission comes from Robert Jackson, who nominated Harlem's own Yaya Barry: a leader in the neighborhood's Senegalese community.
Local hero’s full name
Yaya Barry
Local hero’s home state
New York
Local hero’s Patch
Harlem
How do you know the local hero?
We engage in the community
What does the local hero do?
He mentor the youth and help the Senegalese community.
Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?
He mentor ova 20 students and help the Senegalese community with problems
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?
He a real community leader that cares.
Thank you for all you do, Yaya Barry!
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