Fresh Youth Initiatives
Mission:
FYI's mission is to support and encourage young people in Washington Heights to design and carry out community service projects, develop leadership skills, fulfill their potential and realize their dreams.
Contact Information
Address: 505 West 171st Street, New York, NY 10032
Telephone: 212-781-1113
Website: http://www.freshyouth.org
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General Information
Type: Volunteer
Target audience: Students
Programs/Services
Community Youth in Action
Description: Community Youth in Action supports young people as they create, develop and implement their own community service activities, recruit peers to join their service teams, immerse themselves in the concept of community service and hold public events to present their work and its results. FYI staff lead reflection exercises both in the introductory service retreats and in the ongoing service projects, using materials and training from the National Helpers Network.
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