Alessandro Guimaraes is an FYI Social Worker at Gregorio Luperon High School. Recently, he has driven all over northern Manhattan and the Bronx as a part of FYI’s emergency food response. We interviewed Alessandro about how his role in the organization has shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FYI’s Digna Martinez shares her reflections on our outreach efforts during the pandemic.

Fresh Youth Initiatives is a diverse community agency that believes Black Lives Matter. We envision equity and justice for all Black people and intend to use our voices, skills and resources to achieve those goals.

FYI’s Executive Director, Eileen Lyons, addresses the FYI community about the coronavirus pandemic.

The FYI team is working tirelessly through these uncertain times. As of March 16, for safety reasons, all FYI programs are canceled until further notice.