Healing Through Arts and Sports
- Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
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Mott Haven, Soundview
- Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
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YouthJustice Impacted PeopleLow Income People"Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color"
- Describe the challenge you want to address:
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Gun violence, drug addiction, and intergenerational conflicts exacerbate trauma and mental health struggles, with limited outlets for positive expression.
- What is the solution to the challenge?
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Create a program using arts (e.g., music, painting, and writing) and sports (basketball, soccer, etc.) as therapeutic tools to address trauma and foster community. Sessions will run three times a week: Mondays and Wednesdays (arts) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Fridays (sports) from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Please provide your Zip Code
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10459
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