Over the past two decades, the City of New York has expanded quality afterschool services to support young people and working families.
The largest afterschool initiative in the nation. These free programs offer a balanced mix of academic support, sports, recreational activities, and cultural experiences for elementary, middle school, and high school youth. The programs operate on most school holidays in order to meet the needs of working parents.
Supports 80 community centers located in public schools. These centers operate in the afternoons and evenings, on weekends, during school holidays and vacation periods, and during the summer. Beacons provide a range of activities for young people including tutoring, college prep, photography, basketball, and martial arts. Services for adults and families include General Education Diploma (GED) training, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs, parenting skills workshops, and tenant education and advocacy.
Provides engaging activities year-round for adults and young people. Cornerstone youth programs are designed to help participants acquire the skills and attitudes they need to graduate from high school, succeed in their chosen career, and give back to the community. Programs are located at 25 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Community Centers throughout the five boroughs.
Helps youth enrolled in grades 7 – 10 to design and implement a meaningful service project that meets a need in their community.
Provides occupational skills, employment services, and educational opportunities to low-income high school juniors and seniors.
Designed to help youth become healthy adults. Programs provide young people with the services and support they need to improve academic performance; enter college or an advanced training program; learn leadership skills, and develop conflict resolution and mediation skills. In addition, many programs offer sports, arts, and cultural activities.
