New York City Mission Society

Programs: See schedule o. Young adult programsat the high school level, the society provided career and workforce development support to more than 1,350 high school students in our learning to work (ltw) program and more than 700 youth in the summer youth employment program (syep). Across programs, more than 1,000 high school students were placed in internships. Additionally at our ltw sites, 80% of all eligible students graduated high school.

see schedule o. Youth and family programsthe society has a rich history of community involvement. In fiscal year 2017, 5,146 youth and adults participated in family literacy and academic support, fitness and/or arts programming, and we hosted 80 events for the community. Additionally, we engaged more than 200 volunteers in our exciting program experiences including holiday events and olympic day, an annual festivity of outdoor team sports and games for more than 1,000 elementary and middle school students. At our family support center, 39 families were provided services and there was a 0% foster care placement.

see schedule o. Preventive services programswe are committed to equipping students with the social and emotional resources that will empower them to thrive in college, the world of work, and adulthood. For example, 93% of power academy parents agree their child was able to control their emotions better since joining mission society. Among mission society ltw high school participants, 85% of students expressed that they enjoyed going to school more due to mission society programming. Additionally, 94% of high school students felt better prepared for college and 96% felt better prepared for the world of work.