FYI’s mission is to empower youth who have the fewest resources to reach their greatest potential.

We work with 1,300 immigrant and first-generation children in Northern Manhattan, supporting their journeys toward secure futures, healthy lives, and strong academic achievement.

 

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Curious to know what #afterschool staff do while kids are in school 🧐? Our programs start next week, so right now, it’s all about • planning • professional development • team-building • holding parent orientations on Zoom
🖐🏼🖐🏽🖐🏾 Calling all kids and parents at MS319, María Teresa Mirabal School! Parent/Guardian orientation for this year’s FYI afterschool program is Wednesday 9/14 at 5PM on ZOOM. Meet our awesome staff, learn about program goals,
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. 🎵✏️📚 FIRST DAY of SCHOOL! The energy was 🔥 Teacher, students, and parents so happy to be back to normal :) FYI staff is READY!!!
It’s time! #backtoschool is around the corner and thanks to our friends at JPMorgan, we are sending 30 FYI’ers off with the supplies they need to launch their new school careers as middle school students 💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿 📓📓📓📓📓 Y
Happy FriYay! #SummerRising
Where to go next? A big part of growing up is learning to make decisions and solve problems. Thanks to our friends at @centralrockmanhattan, FYI’s middle school campers are learning these critical life skills through rock climbing. Of course
Teamwork makes the dream work! First week of #SummerRising. The rising 6th grade groups are getting to know one another, team-build, and get ready for friendly competition throughout the 6 weeks of camp. @nycyouth
First impressions count! Here is FYI staff member Nestor giving tours at @gregorioluperonhs during Parent Orientation for incoming 9th grade students. If anyone can allay parents’ concerns, or answer any question, Nestor is the one! He is also