YouthBridge-NY
Check us out: https://www.youthbridgeny.org/fellowship
Each year, YouthBridge-NY selects outstanding high school students from a variety of religious, ethnic, and racial communities in New York. This two-year fellowship is focused on training the fellowship participants to be diversity leaders and community builders. Fellowship participants take part in:
- Field trips and tours of local organizations, corporations, and museums
- Internship opportuniti
10/31/2024
Happy Thursday! Today, we want to share one of our Fellows, Rachel’s, culture and a meaningful dish: miyeok guk! This Korean seaweed soup is served for multiple occasions, ranging from birthdays to acting as a simple side dish. Swipe to learn more about Rachel and miyeok guk!
10/21/2024
Happy Monday! Last week, we welcomed back Don Kao, who led The Boat Exercise with our Fellows. Our Fellows engaged in eye-opening conversation that ultimately helped them gain an increased self-awareness and understanding of biases, discrimination, why they persist, and overall new perspectives.
What a great night - thank you, Don!
09/27/2024
Happy ! Last night, we welcomed our new Fellows for their first skillbuilding workshop: Understanding Ourselves and Others, where they learned to identify their leadership style and current perceptions of diverse people and communities. In the end, our teens felt inspired as they learned more about the diverse identities and perspectives in the room: from salutations, to languages spoken, clothing, holidays celebrated, and more.
09/12/2024
Happy ! We know that life can get very busy and unexpectedly throw things at us. With that being said, sometimes we all need extra encouragement to keep going: whether it is for school, self-discovery, and more.
Thank you to Mastercard for hosting an exclusive Career Day for our teens last month and moderating a panel that allowed our students to broaden their horizons and encouraged them to explore the world of possibilities! What made this day even more special was having our very own students use their voices as they participated in focus groups for product development. Thank you, Mastercard!
09/11/2024
Today marks the anniversary of 9/11, one of the most tragic moments in history. Today, we commemorate the lives that were lost during the attacks that occurred 23 years ago. We encourage you all to stop by the 9/11 Memorial Museum in World Trade Center to learn more about this day, folks’ personal narratives and how they were shaped by this event, and experience small reminders/pockets of hope.
09/06/2024
Happy ! The great thing about books is that they can serve as a tool to inspire, educate, and entertain. It’s the perfect way to wind down and end the week. We invite you all to locate your favorite book or author, or try out a new one, and do some reading.
08/22/2024
Woohoo! We hosted our overnight orientation retreat welcoming our new Fellows and returning Bridgers. The last two days were spent full of activities, thoughtful dialogue, bonding, and of course: new memories. Stay tuned as we kick off a new program year!
08/09/2024
Happy National Book Lovers Day! Tell us about a book that spoke to you recently. What themes were highlighted, and what resonated with you?
08/04/2024
Happy Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! We LOVE a sweet treat. What’s your go-to spot for a chocolate chip cookie craving?
07/24/2024
Today marks the International Day of Self Care! We know how hard it is to slow down. Take a few moments to recenter and recharge.
How do you practice self care?
07/21/2024
Happy National Ice Cream Day! Today is a great day to grab some ice cream and cool off. What’s your favorite ice cream? 🍦
07/16/2024
Feelin hot, hot, hot! 🔥
It’s a heat wave! As temperatures rise, remember to stay hydrated and cool. Find your nearest cooling centers if necessary and do what you can to prevent heat stroke. https://finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/
06/27/2024
06/20/2024
Yesterday marked , where we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. Other names include Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day. Here are a few different ways people celebrate! How did you celebrate?
06/17/2024
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Let's celebrate our Bridgers, this year's graduating class, by recapping their college decisions! We are so proud of everything they've accomplished. Wishing them luck on all future endeavors, they're off to do amazing things!
Bridger and Commitment
-Kristen Lau: University of Michigan
-Erina Chowdhury: University of Pennsylvania
-Yijin D**g: Northwestern University
-Ayushi Das: Yale University
-Halleli Abrams Ge**er: Brown University
-Jolie Futterman: Duke University
-Chelsea Mclaurin: University of California Berkeley
-Joshua Paz: Unviersity of Pennsylvania
-Daiana Azimova: Bryn Mawr College
-Alex Ottensoser: Washington University in St. Louis
-Allison Ticona: Lehman College
-Bhargavi Karthikeyan: Gap year
: PROUD! We’re proud of our teens and being able to say that they’re a part of the ever-growing YouthBridge fam! Counting down the days until our seniors officially graduate from our program next Tuesday. Where does the time go?
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06/06/2024
Happy from YouthBridge! For this month, we wanted to highlight small businesses (many of which are q***r owned) that are sustainably and ethically making pride merchandise. It's important to support brands with similar values to yourself. Another great alternative to shopping sustainably is making your own clothing! Comment down below if you've heard of any of these brands!
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: We’re in the mood to celebrate! Highlights and takeaways like Masha’s are what keep us going. And we’re excited to announce that you all can gain full access to hearing our teens’ reflections and testimonials LIVE at our Night of Celebration on June 18th. Grab your tix now: https://youthbridgeny2024.splashthat.com/
05/23/2024
It’s , and we’re throwing it back to last week’s alumni night at Bowlero! 🎳 The evening was full of laughter, smiles, hugs, and some friendly competition. Will you be at the next alumni event? 👀
05/17/2024
Happy ! Last night, our Fellows met with Cecilia Nelson-Hurt for Brand YOU: Branding Yourself on Social Media. They learned how to bring together passion, purpose, and authenticity when exploring careers, and the value of social media and online presence in maximizing your networks. What a great way to end the program year. Thank you, Cecilia!
05/16/2024
: Our Night of Celebration is just one month away! Join us to celebrate the achievements of our teens and highlight this year’s honorees: Council Member Julie Menin, Henry A. Garrido, and Santiago Mueckay (‘09)! RSVP and purchase journal ads here: https://youthbridgeny2024.splashthat.com/
05/10/2024
Happy ! We had the honor of having our friends from All Stars Project lead our seniors’ FINAL workshop on Expression through Theater. We spent the evening laughing and letting loose: some much-needed fun after a busy school year!
Next up: graduation 🎓
05/09/2024
It’s a celebration! 🎉 Join us on June 18th from 6-8:30pm for our annual Night of Celebration as we honor the achievements of our teen leaders. Bonus: we’re throwing an after party for alumni! Grab your tix here: https://youthbridgeny2024.splashthat.com/
05/06/2024
The forecast for today is: cloudy with a 100% chance of fun! We invite all YouthBridge-NY alumni to our EXCLUSIVE bowling night at Bowlero. 🎳 RSVP by May 12th and secure your spot! https://forms.gle/wiSFxQN2pR8K69iJA
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Our Story
Each year, YouthBridge-NY selects outstanding high school students from a variety of religious, ethnic, and racial communities across New York City. The two-year fellowship is focused on training participants to be diversity leaders and community builders by giving them the skills, training, and experience needed to be thoughtful, impactful leaders.
Fellowship participants take part in:
- Skill-building and leadership development sessions
- Field trips and tours of local organizations, corporations, and museums
- Internship opportunities
- Hands-on experiences with local community-based agencies
- Community service projects
-And more!
YouthBridge-NY’s unique focus on diversity has a special impact on our students that continues long after they leave our workshops:
“ I live in Harlem, a neighborhood where everyone knows everyone, when I came to YouthBridge, it was like these doors opened up to a world with endless opportunities. I came from a middle school where people like me were the majority, then transitioned to a high school where I was the minority; it wasn't an easy transition...but the moment I joined YouthBridge, I knew there had to be change. I helped organize student councils, town halls, forums, a place where everyone can share their grievances and trust each other... Youth bridge gave me skills, inspiration and hope.” - Hawa D. Class of ‘16
“Before YouthBridge there were many things I wasn’t open to and simply didn’t know. However from the first meeting I was eager to let YouthBridge make a change in me and open my eyes. As I became friends with my peers I learned that yes, people may be different than me through culture, race, religion, sexuality, but by listening to them, the struggles they go through, the circumstances they’ve overcome, dreams they have, their talents, the way they want to drive our generation in a better direction, it made me realize that at the end of the day it doesn’t matter what you were taught at home, because we are all the same.” - Celine A. Class of ‘16
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| Tuesday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5:30pm |
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| Friday | 9am - 3pm |
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