Youth Service Improvement Grant

To support a program that operates an organic vegetable garden and teaches young people about healthy food choices and how food is grown.

To support a program that works within the New York City public schools to teach young people about environmental issues and how to organize for community change.

To support an internship program in which teen interns work with artists, educators, and professionals to develop their skills in presentation, digital art, and computers, and to strengthen self-confidence, independence, and aspirations for the future.

To support an organization that matches young people from underserved communities in New York City with adult volunteer mentors.

To support an organization that promotes the development of young people through an integration of fencing, academic tutoring, and life skills development.

To support an organization that aims to “empower teenagers to create safe, healthy, and peaceful lives and communities.”

To support the Resident Youth Ensemble Program, a free Youth Development and Theater Training Program.

To support a program that recruits New York City public high school sophomores of exceptional promise and works with them to develop the skills necessary for successful performance at selective colleges.

To support a program that works with young people on improvisational exercises using theater, music, poetry, movement, and creative writing.

To support a program that transforms school recess into an opportunity for inclusive physical activity.