Creating the Right Path

In which borough should your idea take place? Bronx

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Upper Bronx around Kingsbridge Heights or Bedford Park area

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Young adults and at-risk youth who may join gangs due to family loss or income loss

Describe the challenge you want to address:

At-risk youth who the following challenges: no support or guidance from their family, no emotional support, insufficient financial support, no stable home, no privacy

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

Mental health program where youth can get support for their depression and address feelings of abandonment and loneliness. The program would include therapy, counseling, and financial help. Additionally, the program would have group activities so the youth could take field trips and see the state of New York as well as educational workshops so the youth learn to be independent and stable.

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

10468