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Implementing Organization: Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, Inc.
Provide a short (one to two sentence) description of your project
This project will introduce youth to the Arts, which intends to encourage young people to think outside the box, experiment, and find unique solutions to creative challenges.
Briefly summarize what your organization will do to implement this project
The Arts Project will be implemented at our Castle Hill and Soundview Locations, 625 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 & 1930 Randall Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473. Tentatively, our Arts Program will include Music Production, Martial Arts, Video Game Design, Multi-sensational Music (instruments), Culinary Arts, and Podcasting.
What motivated your organization to apply for this project?
This Arts program is directly related to the impactful work our organization does on a daily basis. We are uniquiely constructed to provide intentional programming for our youth.
How do you think this project will make a difference in the community?
This project will open up a new dimension of the arts for youth. Youth often associate the arts primarily with drawing and painting, yet the field encompasses so much more.
List at least one thing you're excited about related to this project!
We’re thrilled to reintroduce instruments to our youth. We believe this is a lost art in NYC schools and are eager to bring it back through our program.
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Social Media
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kipsbaybgc/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Kipsbayboysandgirlsclub
Twitter/X https://twitter.com/Kipsbayclub
Website https://www.kipsbay.org/ -
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Learn more about this project in the video below!
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Original Idea Voted on by New Yorkers: Seniors who are isolated due to ill health or citizenship status need places to go. This project would connect youth and seniors and provide transportation, technology, and language access.
\nImplementing Organization: Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, Inc.
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Funding Amount: $174,000
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The responses below are directly from the community organizations selected to implement The People’s Money projects.
How does your organization plan to bring this idea to life?
The Arts Project will be implemented at our Castle Hill and Soundview Locations, 625 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 & 1930 Randall Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473. Tentatively, our Arts Program will include Music Production, Martial Arts, Video Game Design, Multi-sensational Music (instruments), Culinary Arts, and Podcasting.
What motivated your organization to apply to implement this idea?
This Arts program is directly related to the impactful work our organization does on a daily basis. We are uniquely constructed to provide intentional programming for our youth.
How do you think this project will make a difference in your community?
This project will open up a new dimension of the arts for youth. Youth often associate the arts primarily with drawing and painting, yet the field encompasses so much more.
List at least one thing you're excited about related to this project!
We’re thrilled to reintroduce instruments to our youth. We believe this is a lost art in NYC schools and are eager to bring it back through our program.
How can someone participate or stay up to date on the project?
Information about the program can be found on the Education section of our website, where people can also find the link to sign-up for the program. They may also inquire about it in-person when visiting the Bronx River Art Center and seeing the flyers near the front desk.
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Website: https://www.kipsbay.org/
Instagram: @kipsbaybgc
Facebook: @Kipsbayboysandgirlsclub
LinkedIn: @mediatenyc
Twitter/X: @Kipsbayclub
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