Brooklyn Public Library
Central Library is Brooklyn’s home library, and one of New York City’s foremost cultural, civic and educational institutions. Central Library receives more than 1.3 million visits each year, and items from its collections circulate nearly 2 million times annually.
Central Library is Brooklyn’s home library, and one of New York City’s foremost cultural, civic and educational institutions. Central Library receives more than 1.3 million visits each year, and items from its collections circulate nearly 2 million times annually.
L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program
The L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program aims to increase high school graduation rates, college enrollment, and healthy lifestyles among young Latinas with the support of positive role models who believe in their inner power and are committed to help them achieve their full potential."
Website
El Puente Leadership Centers
"El Puente is a community human rights institution that promotes leadership for peace and justice through the engagement of members (youth and adult) in the arts, education, scientific research, wellness and environmental action. Founded in 1982 by Luis Garden Acosta, El Puente currently integrates the diverse activities and community campaigns of its Center for Arts and Culture and its Green Light District & Community Wellness Program within its four neighborhood Leadership Centers, and its nationally recognized public high school, the El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice. Organizing in North Brooklyn and beyond, El Puente remains at the forefront of community/youth learning and development issues and as such, initiates and impacts social policy both locally and nationally."
Website
"El Puente is a community human rights institution that promotes leadership for peace and justice through the engagement of members (youth and adult) in the arts, education, scientific research, wellness and environmental action. Founded in 1982 by Luis Garden Acosta, El Puente currently integrates the diverse activities and community campaigns of its Center for Arts and Culture and its Green Light District & Community Wellness Program within its four neighborhood Leadership Centers, and its nationally recognized public high school, the El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice. Organizing in North Brooklyn and beyond, El Puente remains at the forefront of community/youth learning and development issues and as such, initiates and impacts social policy both locally and nationally."
Website
Loisaida, Inc
"Loisaida, Inc. stands firm on its original mission– Address the serious economic and social disenfranchisement of poor and low income Latino residents, with employment and training opportunities, comprehensive youth development initiatives, as well as neighborhood revitalization activities that positively highlight the rich culture, heritage, and contribution of the Puerto Rican and Latin American community in this City– while offering programming that meets the demands of the times and the neighborhood’s changing demographic."
Website
"Loisaida, Inc. stands firm on its original mission– Address the serious economic and social disenfranchisement of poor and low income Latino residents, with employment and training opportunities, comprehensive youth development initiatives, as well as neighborhood revitalization activities that positively highlight the rich culture, heritage, and contribution of the Puerto Rican and Latin American community in this City– while offering programming that meets the demands of the times and the neighborhood’s changing demographic."
Website
Youth Action YouthBuild
"Youth Action Programs & Homes, Inc. (aka Youth Action YouthBuild) is dedicated to building a community of young people and adults committed to taking responsibility for their own lives and for improving the larger community." Youth Action YouthBuild offers daily High School Equivalency preparation, vocational training, and hands-on work experience for young adults between the ages of 17 and 24.
Website
"Youth Action Programs & Homes, Inc. (aka Youth Action YouthBuild) is dedicated to building a community of young people and adults committed to taking responsibility for their own lives and for improving the larger community." Youth Action YouthBuild offers daily High School Equivalency preparation, vocational training, and hands-on work experience for young adults between the ages of 17 and 24.
Website
Clocktower Radio
"Clocktower is the oldest alternative art project in New York, and its radio station, Clocktower Radio, was founded in 2003 as one of the first all-art online museum radio stations in the world. " Las Marías, in collaboration with artist Merche Blasco, was awarded the Spring 2017 Clocktower's Radio Residency. Together, we created She Resonates, an intersectional feminist podcast on gender justice, art, and political activism.
Website
"Clocktower is the oldest alternative art project in New York, and its radio station, Clocktower Radio, was founded in 2003 as one of the first all-art online museum radio stations in the world. " Las Marías, in collaboration with artist Merche Blasco, was awarded the Spring 2017 Clocktower's Radio Residency. Together, we created She Resonates, an intersectional feminist podcast on gender justice, art, and political activism.
Website
The Door
"The Door’s mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment.
Since 1972, The Door has helped a diverse and rapidly growing population of disconnected youth in New York City gain the tools they need to become successful, in school, work and in life."
Website