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Name of Your Organization:

The name of the organization is Destination Tomorrow - The Bronx LGBTQ Center.

Overview of the Project - Please provide a brief description of the project.

The name of the project is called “The Zodiac.” Youth have a precarious attraction to the horoscope and The Zodiac is a homage to Western Astrology. Within each week we will go through the astrological signs {Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, etc…} that exudes a personality trait which is synonymous with our holistic lives. The various topics like Aries to Self-Identity or Libra to Partnerships will give rise to conversations to speak on, mobilize and learn from. The Zodiac is an opportunity for youth to come to a common consensus with each other on new efficient ways to deal with related barriers and issues. Participants will also have the opportunity to enhance their career readiness such as resume building, filling out job applications {college applications included} and/or opening up a savings account. 

Which of the following issues does your project address?

The following issues The Zodiac will address are mental health and the preparation for college and/or career…

Youth Engagement - Please explain how you will engage youth in the planning and implementation of the project.

The Zodiac will be a youth led program where participants are trained to be group facilitators, leaders and resource guiders. They will know how to stimulate healthy dialogue amongst each other and connect someone to available resources. 

Budget - Your total project budget must equal $20,000 to be placed on the ballot for a youth vote. Please provide a brief description of what the funds would be used for to successfully implement your project. You will also need to download, fill in, and attach a full budget using this template (External link).

The budget for the Zodiac would be as follows:

Youth Services Coordinator - $2.500

Graphic Designing/Printing - $5,000

Merchandise that Promotes Mental Health - $5,000

 2 Party Events {DJ included} - $2,500

Incentives for Games & Competitions - $5,000

Total = $20,000

Timeline- Please describe the timeline for the implementation and completion of the project. All work for this project must be completed by June 30, 2021, which is the end of the city’s fiscal year and the deadline for the funds to be spent.

From March to June 2021, youth will be enriched with knowledge on how to self-motivate themselves for success and provided with tactics that will give them a start towards healthier emotional lives. Youth will discuss and come up with ways to thrive while constant stimuli and stressors surround them in their everyday experiences. Participants will be educated on different mental health practices, taught financial literacy and how to organize their efforts leading to definite desired ends. We also plan to have COVID-safe outside gatherings to reestablish social connections and celebrate life. 

Project Activity Alignment - How does your project align with at least one of the following topics:

The Zodiac aligns with leadership skills development: organizing and advocacy trainings by teaching youth how to organize their individuals lives. As youth develop these life skills they will learn more efficient ways to engage with their families and society. The Zodiac also aligns with civic education and advocacy by setting youth up for success with financial literacy and career development. As youth learn how to create their dreams into reality they will feel empowered to live healthier lives.

What is your organization's area of focus?

                  The areas of focus Destination Tomorrow engages in are children and youth related, advocacy and organizing, arts and culture, civic engagement, education and literacy, emergency management and disaster response, employment and workforce development, environment and sustainability, food access, health and medicine, homelessness and/or affordable housing, human rights, human services, legal services, senior services and womens’ issues… 

Affirmations - Type "YES" below each statement to affirm that you are eligible to appear on the ballot for this process.

Project Activity Alignment to CEC’s Mission: Please select which activity the project aligns with most closely.

The activity “The Zodiac” most aligns with is “Leadership skills development: organizing and advocacy trainings.”

I confirm that my organization will be registered in the NYC Payee Information Portal and in PassPort, NYC’s online procurement system, in order to receive funding from the City of New York.

Yes

I confirm that my organization is able to front the costs of implementing this project. Organizations will be paid based on deliverables. 

Yes

Completion of Deliverables: I understand all deliverables must be completed by June 30th, 2020.

Yes

I understand a condition of funding includes submission of a final report upon project completion, and participating in a debrief session with the CEC.

Yes