As a community bank in New York, we’ve seen firsthand the positive impact youth nonprofit organizations create in our community. They fill in necessary gaps, providing youth with ways to connect, develop social and emotional learning skills, stay intellectually stimulated, and provide free, invaluable resources to their families.
With rising costs and increasing educational disparities, we recognize that youth organizations are integral to the prosperity of our community and the flourishing of the next generation. So, as the first day of school nears for many families, now is the perfect time to discover programs for your children. Whether you need affordable childcare, after-school programs, or engaging outdoor activities, check out a few of our nonprofit clients below we’ve had the privilege of supporting:
BronxWorks
The BronxWorks Children and Youth Department serves 11,000 young Bronx residents under the age of 24 every year, but it didn’t start out that way.
BronxWorks opened its doors in 1972 to help seniors resolve housing disputes, and it has since adapted to meet the community’s most pressing needs. The organization now offers a diverse set of programs that include job training, health and wellness programs, adult and family homeless services, HIV/AIDs education, youth development, and food support.
We’re proud to partner with BronxWorks and admire their commitment to addressing community needs. Their youth services cover children of all ages and include early childhood centers, afterschool programs, camps, and adolescent development programs.
Learn more about BronxWorks’ Children and Youth Department here.
DREAM!
“One of my major goals is for conflict resolution to be part of the educational experience for everyone.” – Aisha Norris, Co-Founder and Executive Director of DREAM!
With experience working as a youth educator, mentor, and leader in NYC, Aisha pinpointed common needs among the youth she supported; conflict management skills ranked number one. She co-founded DREAM! in 2009 and has since focused on helping students and educators acquire the confidence, emotional intelligence, and practical skills they need to resolve conflicts creatively and productively.
Implementing restorative justice practices in schools is at the core of DREAM!’s work. They have proven to reduce school suspensions and increase student engagement dramatically. Outside of the classroom, students are engaged through peer mediation training, which involves experiential, fun workshops to help them change how they deal with conflict.
We’re so grateful to support DREAM! with our nonprofit banking solutions and look forward to helping them continue to reach their goals. Learn more about their impact here and discover internship opportunities.
Family Life Academy Charter Schools (FLACS)
“We are committed to our children receiving the rigor and enrichment activities they would get in any other zip code.” – Ms. Marilyn Calo, CEO of Family Life Academy Charter Schools (FLACS)
Founded in 2001 by the Latino Pastoral Action Center (LPAC) under the vision and activism of Bishop Raymond Rivera, FLACS has changed the trajectory of thousands of South Bronx families. With public schools failing to meet the needs of local families, the founding FLACS team developed a vision that would serve their community of primarily immigrant students and English language learners.
FLACS now offers a rigorous curriculum rooted in ENL (English as a New Language) and holistic academic opportunities. Students can engage in nutrition classes, arts, sports, and technology.
We’re a proud FLACS partner and are deeply inspired by the team’s commitment to supporting our shared community in the South Bronx. Learn more about our partnership and their impact here.
Grand Street Settlement
Founded in 1916, Grand St. Settlement has a long history of providing programs that empower NYC youth and help them overcome adversity, including the era of the Great Depression and, most recently, COVID-19.
We have the pleasure of being their business checking account partner and are so inspired by their growth and resilience. Today, they offer early childhood, youth, seniors, individual and family services.
With the help of a federal grant, Grand St. Settlement will provide Head Start programming for 583 more children and their families. This funding enables Grand St. to open another Head Start center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, six new center-based programs in the Bronx, and over 17 family child care partnership programs in surrounding boroughs.
Grand St.’s commitment to high-quality, affordable childcare programs is unparalleled, and we encourage you to explore all of their offerings here.
Rocking the Boat
“It’s that feeling that they can put their energy into something, actually get a result out of it, and know that that energy was worth applying. It reminds youth they have inherent value.”
– Adam Green, Founder & Executive Director of Rocking the Boat
Adam founded Rocking the Boat in 1995 and developed a program that used the process of building and using wooden boats to educate and empower young people from underserved communities.
Today, the organization focuses on youth development through boating and preserving the Bronx River. Rocking the Boat offers free public programs, including community rowing, boat building, sailing, and environmental science.
With so much to offer, Rocking the Boat is an invaluable resource for young people to develop a sense of purpose and pride. In addition to being their New York banking partner, our CEO, Demetris Giannoulias, also serves on their board of directors. Learn more about their offerings here.
The Kota Alliance
“It’s satisfying to help women one-on-one. But in the end, big change happens only when you do organizational and systemic work.” – Jaana Rehnström, MD MPH, Kota Alliance Founder and President.
The Kota Alliance opened its doors in 2015 and has been swinging the pendulum ever since. As an incubator and hub for gender equality, their mission is women empowerment. Services include entrepreneurship, collaboration, and advocacy.
For parents of young daughters, Kota Alliance is an amazing resource for young girls to engage with their community, explore self-expression, and learn how to be themselves unapologetically. From the healing arts to health and wellness, their programs are rooted in local partnership.
We’re so proud to have helped the team at Kota Alliance move into their own location in Harlem with the help of our commercial lending services and business checking account! Learn more about The Kota Alliance’s programs here.
Our Commitment to Nonprofits
Community means everything to us, which is why we partner with these amazing youth nonprofits and offer personalized banking solutions to all of our nonprofit customers.
With our nonprofit banking solutions, you have access to more than just one kind of small business bank account. We have specific nonprofit business bank account options and nonprofit lending services.
Choose us as your trusted nonprofit banking partner today. Get in touch with our team here.
