The East Harlem School at Exodus House is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. 

All proceeds from our events will be used exclusively to support our programs.

The Young Volunteers Committee

The Slam is organized by The East Harlem School's Young Volunteers Committee (YVC), a group of young professionals dedicated to volunteerism and philanthropy that furthers the mission of the School.  The Spring Poetry Slam is the signature fundraising event of the YVC.

Ivan Hageman, Head of School.     

Trustee and Benefit Co-Chair, Bea Tomkins, with Slam guests.

Runners-up, Ayana, Victoria, and

Everardo applaud first-place winner, Addis.

The Poets awaiting the winner to be announced!

Special Thanks to Michael Priest Photography!

Emcee, Jordin Ruderman, warms up with the poets!

Board Chair, Dede Brooks, with Trustees Carter Simonds and Stephanie Coleman.

Slam winner, Addis, finishes up her recitation.

Brooke Goodchild, Stacie Wong, Michael Olajide, Jr., and DJ "Hollywood" Hamilton; our wonderful judges!