Children of Promise, NYC

As our Lead Clinician, Sam’s work goes beyond talk therapy. In this second installment of #ItTakesaVillage, we honor Sam’s dedication to keeping the promise for almost 3 years. #CPNYC #SocialWorkMonth

It takes a village to keep a promise???For 15 years the people working at our sites have made building bright futures their priority. It’s time to meet the incredible team behind CPNYC! First up in this Women’s History and National Social Work Month, we have Dr. Odetta Keane, our Director of Mental Health. Odetta Keane, LCSWR SIFI helps create a space where young minds can grow and heal. Stay tuned as we introduce more of the faces making a difference at CPNYC every day! #ItTakesAVillage #CPNYC #MeetTheTeam

We’re looking for the next generation of leaders—could it be you? Apply now to join CPNYC’s Emerging Leaders Council and make a difference where it matters most. Apply now on our website https://lnkd.in/ekZ7ZcBm #Emerging LeadersCouncil #FutureLeaders #CPNYC

As we celebrate AmeriCorps Week, we want to shine a spotlight on Griffin Frey for his commitment to making a difference. At Children of Promise, NYC , we are incredibly grateful for the dedication and passion of our AmeriCorps members—especially Griffin Frey, who serves as our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. ?? Griffin has played a vital role in creating meaningful volunteer experiences, fostering a strong sense of community, and ensuring our scholars receive the support they need. From coordinating Saturday Resource Centers to working alongside volunteers and staff, Griffin embodies the spirit of service that AmeriCorps represents. Join us in celebrating Griffin and all AmeriCorps members who dedicate their time and talents to strengthening communities! #AmeriCorpsWeek #CPNYC #ServiceMatters #VolunteerEngagement

At CPNYC, we know that reading creates pathways to brighter futures.— which is why we’re proud to celebrate National Reading Month all March long. Through our programming, we emphasize improving reading levels across all age groups, helping our scholars build confidence in their literacy abilities, and fostering a genuine love for reading. Whether they’re discovering a new favorite story at our in house libraries or building critical reading comprehension skills, our scholars are not only discovering new stories but also writing their own. This National Reading Month, help us expand our library shelves, host a read-aloud, or donate books that reflect the beautiful diversity of our scholars. Together, let’s turn the page toward brighter futures.

To close out Black History Month, our scholars took center stage for our Future Legends & Past Heroes Black History Month Showcase — a beautiful spoken word tribute to the Black leaders and legends who paved the way. With the support of our dedicated staff and the presence of proud parents, the evening was truly inspiring. At CPNYC, we remain committed to celebrating Black history and amplifying Black voices within our community every single day. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event so special!??????

Hey, changemakers!?? Ready to elevate your leadership journey while making a difference???Join CPNYC's Emerging Leaders Council to?connect with a network of young professionals dedicated to creating social change by furthering our mission. Together we can build a legacy of hope and opportunity for the children and families in our CPNYC community. Be the change you wish to see! Visit our website for details. cpny.org #CPNYC #EmergingLeaders #Impact

Ready to make a real difference? Join us for CPNYC’s Mentor Virtual Open House on February 27th from 6:00–6:30 PM and learn how you can empower a young scholar’s future. Your guidance could change a life! Sign up now. We can’t wait to welcome you! https://lnkd.in/eCzJAsVc

Visit the New York Times website or the link in our bio to read about how last week’s federal funding freeze announcements and ongoing executive action has been affecting our work here at CPNYC. In our efforts to fortify our organization in the face of uncertainty, we encourage you to get involved by becoming an active and recurring donor, getting your corporation involved through available matching programs, sharing your skills and time with our young people, and in various other ways which you can learn about on our website cpnyc.org. Our children and families remain our priority. Times are uncertain but our community is resilient and dedicated to keeping the promise, with or without government aid. Your support is instrumental in furthering our mission to empower youth impacted by parental incarceration. As we remain steadfast in our commitment, we invite you to stand with us. Thank you @nytimes for the opportunity to share our story. Stay connected with CPNYC for updates and more ways to support.

In honor of our MLK Day of Service, we partnered with 6 Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Chapters across NYC for an event that truly embodied the spirit of community????? Thanks to this amazing collaboration, we were able to serve over 98 families, providing essential items like toiletries, sheets, towels, coats, hats, books, toys and more. This entire day was a reminder of the power of unity and service. We are beyond grateful for all of our donors & partners who made this event possible. The dedication of Jack and Jill’s NYC chapters helped make this event a remarkable success. We look forward to even more partnerships and opportunities in 2025 to uplift the incredible families we serve at CPNYC and our surrounding neighborhoods. Thank you to everyone who graciously offered their time and resources to make this possible.