Celebrate FYI Founder Andrew Rubinson’s Birthday!

Fresh Youth Initiatives’ was founded by Andrew Rubinson in 1993 with little more than a vision and a groundswell of community support. Join us in honoring his 60th birthday with a donation to FYI - thanks to Andrew, every year, 1,000+ children and teens - and their families - call FYI a second home and trusted resource.

Your gift will honor Andrew’s legacy of supporting the Washington Heights community. Thank you.

Recent Donors

David & Diana
$250
Patricia Novo
$100
Jordan Dale
$100
Seth Barrish
$100
Cari Fershing
$50
Julie Greeley
$60
Melissa Stein
$50
Sue Seitner
$100
Margie Featherstone
$60
Alex & Josh Brown
$50

FAQs

+ Can I donate by check?

Yes, you can mail a check addressed to Fresh Youth Initiatives to:

Fresh Youth Initiatives
505 West 171st Street
New York, NY 10032

+ Can I donate appreciated stock?

Gifts of appreciated stock support FYI while providing tax advantages to the donor. If you are considering a gift of stock, please contact FYI's Director of Development, Maria Herrera, at (917) 653-9974, or write to mherrera@freshyouth.org.

Our broker information is: Morgan Stanley / DTC 0015 / Account No. 631-050997 / FBO Fresh Youth Initiatives, Inc. / EIN# 13-3723207

+ Can I trust Fresh Youth Initiatives?

FYI is rated a 4-Star charity on Charity Navigator, highlighting our commitment to financial accountability and transparency. For more information about our financial accountability, view our external accreditations or read our financial statements.

+ How can I learn more about FYI’s programs?

You can visit the Our Programs page on our website to learn about all of programs and services.

+ Is my donation eligible for my company's corporate match?

Many companies match their employees’ charitable contributions, doubling the impact of your gift. Ask your employer if they have a matching program!

Companies that provide matches include Barclays, BlackRock, Google, JP Morgan Chase, PepsiCo, and others.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Maria Herrera at mherrera@freshyouth.org.