What We Do
Our Programs
Upcoming Events
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Content Day - Elem.
11/22/24
Young creatives in grades 2-5 who love music, art, community, and digital media—join us for Harambee Content Day on November 22, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM! Enjoy a fun afternoon of hands-on projects, storytelling, and teamwork as you explore your creativity and express yourself in a supportive space. -
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Bethlehem | Matinee
12/21/24 | 12:00 Noon
Join us for a special matinee showing of Bethlehem! Doors open at 11:30 AM, and the performance starts at 12:00 Noon. Come experience this inspiring show, perfect for all ages, and celebrate the greatest story ever told together! -
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Bethlehem | Evening
12/21/24 | 6:30 PM
Don’t miss the evening performance of Bethlehem! Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the show begins at 6:30 PM. Gather with us for an unforgettable night filled with inspiration and holiday spirit!"
Our Ministry Model
Our programs work like a funnel. Our Performing Arts program is the way that we can engage students and families on a large scale with the hopes that they will navigate through the rest of our offerings promoting scholarship, leadership, and discipleship.
Our Programs
Build University (B.U.)
At BUILD University, our high school scholars will have the opportunity to grow and develop in the exciting fields of music, film, fashion, and entrepreneurship to name a few. B.U. is designed to help them discover their passions and cultivate their talents, while also providing valuable leadership and life skills. Scholars will work with experienced instructors and fellow participants to learn new techniques and strategies. They will have the chance to put their skills into practice through hands-on projects and exercises.
By the end of the 10 sessions, scholars will have gained valuable knowledge and experience that will help them pursue their dreams and make a transformative impact in the world.It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
After The Bell
Harambee After The Bell is addressing the needs of our community by providing a safe space for students to be after school. We are building positive relationships between the student population and our Harambee Youth Advocates. Through team building, athletics, performing arts enrichment, games, and academic support, we are sowing into tomorrow's leaders today. We understand that the scholastic well-being of our children is a high priority, but we also believe in prioritizing the holistic development of those in our care.
Currently offering After-school Programming at:
– McKinley School
– Octavia Butler Middle School
– Eliot Middle School
– Blair Middle School
Harambee Performing Arts
Harambee Performing Arts (HPA) is a trailblazing creative arts branch of Harambee Ministries. With a focus on serving the Pasadena community, HPA strives to produce passionate artists through mentorship, and development of skills in music, dance, visual arts, theater training and performance to enrich, inspire and transform the lives of its students. Harambee provides creative outlets in their summer programs, after school enrichment, and community outreach efforts. Tune into a previous production that takes its viewers through the brilliance of the Harlem Renaissance, The Heart of Harlem or our most recent production, Bethlehem: A Harambee Musical.
B.E.E. Program
Bridging the Gap. Education, Enrichment.
Harambee BEE Program provides tuition-free academic enrichment to underserved youth of color in Pasadena and its surrounding communities. The BEE Program serves scholars ages 6-17, and is dedicated to increasing academic success through rigorous tutoring and accountability. The Harambee BEE Program partners with Pasadena Unified School students and families to ensure they have access to a community of adults who are committed to advocating for their academic well-being. The BEE Program also provides culturally responsive curriculum for Eliot & Altadena Arts Magnet schools that empower scholastic improvement, character development, and intergenerational leadership for youth.
Power Talk
Harambee Power Talk is a program dedicated to conversations with PUSD students around topics that are meant to challenge unhealthy belief systems and thought patterns. Power Talk is an attempt to address the social-emotional needs of our students from a culturally relevant perspective. We are committed to empowering scholastic improvement, character development, and intergenerational leadership.
We build upon concepts like:
– Vision
– Growth Mindset
– Discipline
– Courage
– Empathy & more
“At Harambee they’re not just building artists. They’re shaping hearts, minds and developing the next leaders of this generation.”
Tracy & Christy Meeks, Parents of Harambee Scholars
“Harambee is not just a performing arts program, it is so much more. It is a great place to learn and grow, the highlight of my summer, and it’s a great place to make friends.”
Riley, Harambee Scholar