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See more Facts & Impact reports 34 high school students participated in the virtual Harvard Ed Portal Summer Internship Program. 106 Allston-Brighton students participated across youth programs, including mentoring and free academic support. 1,650 participants across workforce development programs. $350k+ in estimated sales generated by vendors, including through the online Winter Market. $3 million in Harvard funding to support affordable homeownership in Allston-Brighton through the All Bright Homeownership Program. Leading locally Harvard University is committed to a mission of teaching, learning, and research, shaping a vibrant and shared future for the betterment of our neighbors and communities around the world. Learn more about our work in Boston, Cambridge, and Massachusetts. Visit Lead Locally to learn more about our impact Help at home The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted local communities in many ways. From PPE to legal services, Harvard has been here for them. 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Programs include programs for youth and adults; including K-12 mentoring, clubs, arts, career and economic development, wellness, and digital and online learning opportunities. Explore opportunities at the Harvard Ed Portal HarvardX The HarvardX portal enables learners around the globe to gain access to Harvard’s collection of free online courses. Online courses in a variety of subjects can be audited for free or students can choose to receive a verified certificate for a small fee. Explore HarvardX courses LabXchange LabXchange, developed by Harvard, is a free science education platform that brings the lab virtually anywhere by curating and creating world-class digital content. Teachers, families, and individuals can use this resource to learn or teach online with virtual classrooms, lab simulations, and more. 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