Involvement Conference Organizations
The Ali Forney Center
www.aliforneycenter.org Our mission is to protect LGBTQ youths from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently. America SCORES
www.americascores.org The mission of America SCORES is to inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. We achieve this mission through daily after school and summer programming which combines soccer, poetry and service-learning. Arab-American Family Support Center
www.aafscny.org The Arab-American Family Support Center empowers new immigrants with the tools they need to successfully acclimate to the world around them and become active participants in their communities. As a settlement house and member of United Neighborhood Houses, AAFSC has taken the initiative in providing culturally, linguistically and religiously sensitive services to members of immigrant communities throughout the five boroughs. Arts for Refugees
www.artforrefugees.org/index.html A.R.T. helps rebuild individual and community identity for refugees worldwide. Drawing upon the indigenous art forms of each community, A.R.T.’s programs are designed to enable the elders of a culture to educate and incorporate the younger generation in their cultural traditions. Black Women's Blueprint
www.blackwomensblueprint.org Black Women’s Blueprint, Inc. is a civil and human rights organization of women and men. Our purpose is to take action to secure social, political and economic equality in American society now. Career & Professional Development Institute
www.ccny.cuny.edu/careercenter CPDI assists students with finding job and internship opportunities, as well as exploring careers and deciding on a major. CPDI's goal is to provide individual as well as programmatic services to students from their Freshman year to Senior year to help them develop their professional identity, which can result in career focused, full-time employment at the time of graduation. The City Tutors
www.thecitytutors.com The City Tutors focuses on directly tackling the low retention and graduation rates of schools and in preparing students for life after college, using volunteer tutoring as a vehicle to accomplish both goals. Join. Tutor. Serve. Commission on Human Rights
www.nyc.gov/html/cchr The New York City Commission on Human Rights is charged with the enforcement of the Human Rights Law, Title 8 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, and with educating the public and encouraging positive community relations. The Commission is divided into two major bureaus -- Law Enforcement and Community Relations. Community Action for Safe Apartments
www.casapower.org Community Action for Safe Apartments is a membership driven tenant organizing project of New Settlement Apartments that works primarily in the Southwest Bronx. Our mission is to protect and maintain affordable and safe housing through collective action. Concern Worldwide
www.concernusa.org Since its founding in 1968, Concern Worldwide has saved countless lives, relieved suffering and provided opportunities for a sustained better living standard for millions of people. We work primarily in the world’s poorest countries, and within those countries, we seek out the most vulnerable and overlooked. Concern implements emergency response programs, has been a leader in health and nutrition issues, and has been in the forefront of helping communities develop resilience to high-impact climate extremes. East Harlem Tutoring Program
www.ehtp.org The East Harlem Tutoring Program gives kids the opportunities they would have if they were born 20 blocks south. We prepare students with the academic skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to excel in high school and college, to lead in their communities, and to realize their best possible selves. Global Kids
www.globalkids.org Global Kids, Inc. works to ensure that youth from underserved areas have the knowledge, skills, experiences and values they need to succeed in school, participate effectively in the democratic process, and achieve leadership in their communities and on the global stage. GO Project
www.goprojectnyc.org The GO Project shapes the futures of low-income New York City public school children by providing critical academic, social and emotional support starting in the early elementary years. GO provides year-round educational and family support services to children who are performing below grade level and equips them with the confidence and skills needed to succeed at school, at home and in life. Harlem Arts Festival
www.harlemartsfestival.com The mission of the Harlem Arts Festival is to provide resources, visibility and career opportunities to artists; to increase participation and engagement in the arts by the Harlem community; and to continue Harlem’s artistic legacy of making art that preserves the history and develops the identity of Harlem. Harlem RBI
www.harlemrbi.org Harlem RBI provides inner-city youth with opportunities to Play, Learn and Grow. We use the power of teams to Coach, Teach and Inspire youth to recognize their potential and realize their dreams. Humanity in Action
www.humanityinaction.org Humanity in Action is an international educational organization. We educate, inspire and connect a global network of students, young professionals and established leaders committed to promoting human rights, diversity and active citizenship—in their own communities and around the world. Hunger Free America
http://www.hungerfreeamerica.org/ Advocating for Anti-Hunger Policies, Hunger Free America is a national leader in innovative solutions to hunger. |
Let's Get Ready
www.letsgetready.org Let's Get Ready addresses the inequalities and obstacles low-income students face in attaining a college education, empowering them to reach opportunity and success. Let's Get Ready's specially trained Coaches are current college student volunteers who teach high school students SAT strategies, help them complete the college application process and provide information on various ways to obtain financial aid. LIFT - The Bronx
www.liftcommunities.org/new-york LIFT’s mission is to help community members achieve economic stability and well-being. We are working to establish a new standard for holistic and enduring solutions in our country’s fight against poverty. Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
www.nyc.gov/html/imm Building on its Charter mandate, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs promotes the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic, and cultural life of the City. National Urban League
http://nul.iamempowered.com The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the National Urban League spearheads the efforts of its local affiliates through the development of programs, public policy research and advocacy. New York Academy of Medicine
www.nyam.org The New York Academy of Medicine advances the health of people in cities. An independent organization since 1847, NYAM addresses the health challenges facing the world’s urban populations through interdisciplinary approaches to policy leadership, innovative research, evaluation, education, and community engagement. New-York Historical Society
www.nyhistory.org Founded in 1804, New-York Historical is the oldest museum in New York City. New-York Historical has a mission to explore the richly layered political, cultural and social history of New York City and State and the nation, and to serve as a national forum for the discussion of issues surrounding the making and meaning of history. North Star Fund
www.northstarfund.org North Star Fund is New York City’s leading community foundation working to create a more just and equitable city. By organizing donors, raising funds for grassroots activism, and distributing grants, we support efforts ranging from better schools, housing and health care, to protecting civil liberties and creating living wage jobs. Operation Hope
www.operationhope.org The mission of Operation HOPE, Inc. is silver rights empowerment, making free enterprise work for everyone. We accomplish this through our work on the ground as the nonprofit private banker for the working poor, the underserved and struggling middle class. We achieve our mission by being the best-in-class provider of financial literacy empowerment for youth, financial capability for communities, and ultimately, financial dignity for all. Peace Corps
www.peacecorps.gov As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service—at the same time becoming global citizens and serving their country. When they return home, Volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences—and a global outlook—that enriches the lives of those around them. Public Service Management Program at CCNY
www.ccny.cuny.edu/psm The Colin Powell School’s M.P.A. program prepares students for management jobs in nonprofit organizations and government agencies. We focus on practical skills in budgeting, quantitative methods, human resources management, and other areas that help students to translate their passion for giving into successful change for New York City, the nation, and the world. Restore NYC
www.restorenyc.org Restore NYC’s mission is to end sex trafficking in New York and restore the well-being and independence of foreign national survivors. Working to this end, Restore NYC finds victims through outreach strategies and partnerships with law enforcement, the court system, and community based organizations. Sadie Nash
www.sadienash.org Sadie Nash Leadership Project is an inspiring learning experience and a powerful community of young female leaders in NYC. Some of our leaders already know they will change the world; others are still realizing it. Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation
www.sasfny.org Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation’s goal is to help bridge the academic performance gap among underachieving students by extending the school day and year with wholesome, skill-building activities designed to improve New York City children’s academic performance, health and wellness, attitude towards school, self-confidence, character and values, and opportunity for lifelong employment. South Bronx Community Charter School
www.sbcchs.wordpress.com South Bronx Community Charter School is the outgrowth of a new process innovation that leverages the most salient aspects of design thinking, lean startup and improvement science. The rationale is simple: in order to design a new school model, employ innovation methodologies that have proven successful. Tinyfield Roofhop Farm
www.tinyfieldfarm.com Tinyfield Roofhop Farm is a small-scale, rooftop farm growing microgreens, salad greens, edible flowers, and hops in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Our goal is to provide high quality, hyper-local produce to consumers, restaurants, and markets. |