After more than 75 years of successful collaboration with local organizations in
several countries, A Chance In Life launched its first US-based program in New
York City to offer children and youth a chance in life.
The North Shore of Staten Island
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New York City is one of the financial epicenters of the world. It’s a city of tremendous opportunity, but there are still issues to be addressed. And deep in what residents sometimes call the “forgotten borough,” those issues are more urgent than ever.
With fewer programs available to help vulnerable kids in the borough and growing education inequities, there’s a need for a new model of youth development on Staten Island that emphasizes education and crucial life skills. |
Staten Island’s North Shore has a poverty rate greater than New York City as a whole and is
home to the most marginalized and underserved youth in New York City. Approximately 21% of residents live in poverty and the rate is even higher among children - 33%. Among Black and Latinx residents, the poverty rate is around 28%. And among young people, 17% of individuals aged 16-24 are disconnected from both school and employment. |
The Village is a drop-in youth center that embeds Positive Youth Development (PYD) into day-to-day activities. We address the almost 20% of young people who are disconnected from school and employment, offering them a chance in life for a more promising, successful, and self-sufficient future.
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