Youth Empowerment

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?

Williamsbridge and Wakefield

Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Public Housing Residents

Limited English Speakers

Unhoused People

Low Income People

"Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color"

Describe the challenge you want to address:

1. Youth are engrossed in social media. 2. Gang and community violence in the community. 3. High rate of drop outs and depression

What is the solution to the challenge?

1. Empowerment/counseling program in the form of workshop and group counseling.
2. Get youth leaders and counselors
3. Teach them problem solving skills, foster leadership and civic engagement
4. Counseling and support to address personal challenges.

Please provide your Zip Code

10467