Share Your Experience With Finding Disability-Inclusive, Affordable, and Easily Accessible Child Care in NYC

Record a video demanding that Columbia University put West Harlem families, before its profits by extending the Red Balloon’s lease indefinitely! At a time when more than 60 percent of New York state is considered a childcare desert, Columbia University… more >

Record a video demanding that Columbia University put West Harlem families, before its profits by extending the Red Balloon’s lease indefinitely! At a time when more than 60 percent of New York state is considered a childcare desert, Columbia University wants to evict one of the few full-time childcare centers serving primarily Black, working-class immigrant, and disabled children. Red Balloon parents and community members have been raising awareness for months; and when its lease ends in August 2023, many families fear that they will not have any childcare centers to turn to. 


Color Of Change is partnering with Red Balloon parents to put an end to Columbia University’s constant attacks on native community members! 


Learn more: https://iam.colorofchange.org/petitions/save-the-red-balloon-preschool-in-harlem/?source=TP_20221108_emailoutreach_mcej_CUSHR

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Right now, many Black and working-class parents are struggling to find full-time childcare in the city; either they’re too expensive or inaccessible. In my case, [personal anecdote]. That’s why Columbia University must keep The Red Balloon open!

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