Youth Mentoring

Mind the Gap: Bridging Social Opportunity Gaps

Mind the Gap: Bridging Social Opportunity Gaps

Myriah offers recommendations to the social sector to bridge social opportunity gaps that are prevalent in NYC.

Dreams Can Come True: Supporting Students Pursuing Higher Education

Dreams Can Come True: Supporting Students Pursuing Higher Education

Alliyah reflects on the impact she’s making at our partner organization, South Bronx United, where she serves as a College Access Prep Program Fellow.

Let’s Be United: Bridging a Divided Community

Let’s Be United: Bridging a Divided Community

In this blog, Deâvion discusses her experience with educational inequality growing up in the Bronx and how South Bronx United has provided an empowering atmosphere for youth to excel.

Supportive Role Models: Making An Impact That Lasts

Supportive Role Models: Making An Impact That Lasts

In this blog, Annie discusses the positive impact role models have had in her life and how Can Play has provided a safe space for youth development.

Alumni Programs: Making Sustainable Impacts on Youth Participants

Alumni Programs: Making Sustainable Impacts on Youth Participants

In this blog, Jesus discusses the value of alumni programs for creating sustainable impact in youth development.

Remaining Hopeful in a Polarized World

Remaining Hopeful in a Polarized World

Clare writes about the hope and inspiration she cultivated while working with Fiver youth and how it mitigated her negative feelings from constant unfortunate news in the media.