YouthBridge-NY

Opportunity alert! ?? YouthBridge-NY is a two-year fellowship for all high school sophomores in NYC looking to learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion, taking action, and developing professional leadership skills. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d7cgZc-S #extracurricular #nycprograms #nycyouth

#ThursdayThoughts: What better way to give back to your community than by providing mini grants? Each year, our teen leaders work together to create opportunities for grant money, review grant proposals, and ultimately decide together how to allocate this funding to the organization(s) of their choice. If you have or know of an organization that fits at least one of the criteria outlined here, apply for the chance to receive a grant of up to $500! #socialjustice #nycnonprofits #healthcaredisparities #criminaljusticereform #foodjustice #youth

Happy #FeelGoodFridays! Last night, Don Kao joined us again to lead a skillbuilding workshop on The Dot Exercise. Our teens got to learn more about one another as they explored power and privilege within their intersecting identities - all contributing to a valuable experience. Thank you, Don! #youth #leadershipdevelopment #intersectionality

Our Bridging the Gap grant is now live! We are now accepting applications from NYC non-profit organizations that work to address ONE of the priority areas. Applications are due on March 7th so be sure to apply at https://lnkd.in/ev5uKg8j #nycnonprofits #grants #socialjustice

Happy Valentine's Day from us to you! Valentine’s Day is the day of love, but one aspect of love we tend to overlook is self-love. So don’t forget to also practice self-love today and here’s some suggestions to help you do so! #valentinesday #selflove

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! To kickstart our highlighting incredible folks and more this month, we want to do an #AlumniSpotlight on YBNY Board Member, Waheed Ameen! Waheed ‘10 currently works as a Game Review Analyst at the NBA. Swipe to learn more about him.

Happy #FeelGoodFridays! Last night we welcomed back Ivy Cohen for a skillbuilding workshop on Communicating to Diverse Audiences. Our fellows used their creativity to develop quick message strategies for products, services, and ideas, from renting a pet to combat loneliness and build connections, to caffeinated stress balls. Thank you, Ivy, for making last night memorable!

Wanna know our #ThursdayThoughts? Escape rooms are a great way to promote teambuilding, regardless of age! On Sunday, our teens had one hour to put their heads together and unlock three rooms. Talk about pressure! Thank you, Escape Room Madness, for giving us an incredible experience! #escaperoom

Happy Lohri! A significant festival primarily celebrated in Northern India, #Lohri marks the end of winter and welcomes the upcoming longer days as a celebration of the harvest. Swipe to learn more about Lohri and what it means to Saisha ‘26. #culture #holidaysaroundtheworld

Happy Thursday! Today, we want to share #ATasteOf Najia’s culture and cuisine! Check out (or even try making) this delicious roast - usually made with chicken legs, garlic, and ginger. #culture #foodaroundtheworld