At BCAGlobal, we transform the way communities think about food and health by providing immersive, hands-on programs that promote nutrition, mindful eating, cooking, and sustainable agriculture, creating pathways to healthier lives and disease-free futures.
Central Harlem has the highest rate of youth disconnection in New York City, with 21.6% of children aged 16-19 neither working nor in school. This number represents hundreds of young people facing difficult circumstances that are limiting their chances to succeed. At BCAGlobal, we believe every young person deserves access to support, mentorship, and real pathways to a strong future.
Our Culinary & Baking Futures program provides exactly that. Over eight months, 60 Harlem youth will gain hands-on culinary training, learn essential job skills, and build confidence with guidance from industry leaders. With the support of Chef Alex Askew and Joanne Baylor, participants discover new possibilities and prepare for meaningful careers in the food industry.
Today, we’re asking for your help to open doors for young people who are ready to learn, grow, and thrive. Your gift directly supports training, mentorship, and career pathways that create lasting change for Harlem youth.
Puerto Rico’s food system is fragile, and families feel the impact every day. The island imports nearly 87% of its food, leaving communities vulnerable to rising prices, supply chain disruptions, and extreme weather. After Hurricane Maria, food insecurity surged from 30% to 85% percent in just five months, exposing how quickly access to food can disappear.
At BCAGlobal, we believe food is medicine and food sovereignty is essential to community health. In partnership with the USDA, the University of Puerto Rico, and AgroInnova, we are leading a transformative effort to rebuild Puerto Rico’s food system through regenerative farming that restores soil health, improves crop nutrition, reduces waste, and strengthens long term resilience for farmers.
A key part of this work is the creation of Puerto Rico’s first soil and seed hub. This community centered facility will convert food waste into organic compost, restore degraded land using climate smart soil practices, and preserve heirloom seeds through a farmer led seed sharing program. Together, these efforts protect agricultural biodiversity while equipping farmers with the tools they need to grow healthy food for their communities.
Today, we invite you to be part of this solution. Your support helps farmers reclaim their land, heal the soil, and build a resilient food system that can nourish Puerto Rico for generations to come.