June 26-28, 2007, nine CITY project teen leaders traveled to Cornell University to take part in the 4-H Career Explorations program with more than 435 4-Hers. They explored Cornell’s academics and developed leadership skills alongside ten chaperones. This hands-on college experience allowed the 4-Hers to have fun and focus on science, technology, humanities, and themselves! [...]

A special CITY project thanks goes to Councilman Gerson (Lower East Side) and Councilman Albert Vann (Bed-Stuy) for sponsoring a 4-hour Red Cross first aid training for our project sites. At Henry Street, nine team leaders (Elba, Franchesca, Irene, Jankaira, Jessica, Jose, Marleny, Ranfi, and Tymell) and two staff members (Jasmin and Jamila) are now able to [...]

On Chancellor’s Day (6/7/07) Jose Rosa and Franchesca Rivera took the time to travel to City Hall to meet with more than two dozen council members as they made decisions about how the city budget would be spent. Their priorities for the city executive budget included: more funding for youth development programs (like CITY project), [...]

Jose Rosa, Irene Ramirez, Jessica Perez, Jasmin Sanchez (l-r) and Jamila Simon attended the 3rd Annual Assets Youth Conference, More Assets, More Power  sponsored by the YMCA of Greater New York and Hunter College. This conference was put together by youth, for youth in order to explore how developmental assets can empower NYC youth.
The youth left with the challenge [...]

hey everyone click on this picture to view our slide show of Stand for the children day

Hey guys…. it’s me again… I know…. I know…. ya love me….. and since u do, I know you love the Spongebob I painted on Nyesha’s face. It takes skills. We had a great time doing this and I’d be happy to do it again at future events like this. I enjoy doing this with [...]

We were a part of the event that celebrated and gave children a chance to have a good time at no cost. We volunteered as face painters. This is a picture of me and a girl whose face i painted…. She did mine better but it’s all good. This was a fun and fulfilling experience. [...]

Hey everyone check out our new photos from Stand For the Children Day

Jasmin Sanchez is our newest addition to the NYC CITY project family. We are so pleased that she decided to work with us in Rachel’s absence. She brings passion and excitement to the work with the CITY team leaders and we hope you help us in welcoming her to the team!