Why FYI
Taking responsibility for
things that matter
FYI’s mission is to empower youth who have the fewest resources to reach their greatest potential.
We partner with youth and families to develop their leadership and build their legacy.
Our Impact
2,000+Youth & Families Served
90,000LbsFood Distributed
1,400+Mental Health Service Hours
100%Seniors Graduated
Our impact is rooted in community. In 2025, FYI supported youth and families across Washington Heights and Inwood through academic enrichment, food access, mental health services, and family stabilization.
30+YearsIn Community
4Program Sites
NYCWashington Heights & Inwood
100%Free Programs For Families
80%Reading Growth
800People Served Through Food Access
150Households Supported
30%Staff Are Former Participants
10,000+Future Leaders Served Since 1993
Behind every number is a student gaining confidence, a family finding support, and a young person building a future with people who believe in them.