Harlem River Yacht Club is building a space rooted in belief—belief in people, in culture, and in what’s possible when access is shared.

For too long, places for rest, creativity, and gathering have been treated as privileges instead of necessities. We believe leisure is not an escape—it’s a foundation. A calm place where ideas grow, relationships deepen, and communities find their rhythm again.

The space we’re building will live by the water and for the future. It will be a home for art, conversation, learning, and pause. A place where neighbors meet, creators are supported, and the pace of the city softens just enough for something meaningful to take shape.

Your support helps us:

• Secure and activate a permanent community space

• Support artists, educators, and cultural workers

• Host accessible programming centered on creativity and wellness

• Build something lasting—meant to be shared, not consumed

This is not a short-term project. It’s a long view.
We’re investing in continuity, care, and a sense of arrival.

We have faith—not in trends, not in hype—but in the steady work of building something that outlives us. Faith in the idea that when people are given room to breathe, they rise.

If you believe in what we’re building, we invite you to give.

Harlem River Yacht Club
Leisure Is a Revolutionary Act.