{About G.V.Y.C.}
GVYC started out in the heart of Greenwich Village as a youth program that provided recreational services to the most at-risk and diverse young people on the streets. In 1978, GVYC was incorporated as a nonprofit organization and invited to initiate drug prevention programs by New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and then NYC Board of Education. For over three decades, GVYC has provided free services and reached out to the most underserved population in the City of New York with funding from federal, state and city government agencies, and private foundations and donors.
{Programs}
• Girls Basketball League- Local B. Ball League in West Village
• I.C.E.- Innovative After School Program for 6th to 12th grades
• Jeanne Otter Youth Center – After School and Community Center for youth in Lower East Side
• The Neutral Zone- Drop in Center for LGBTQ Youth
• St. Patrick’s - After School Program in SOHO/Little Italy/ Chinatown
• W4 Basketball Leagues – Summer Games at The “CAGE” (W 4 & 6th Ave.)
• Where’s Safe-Runaway & Homeless Youth Street Outreach Program
{Accomplishments in 2005-2006}
• Reached out to more than 5000 street-involved youth
• Served more than 300 children and youth in our LES after school programs
• Provided services for more than 4000 LGBTQ runaway and homeless youth
• Conducted Prevention Needs Assessment Survey sponsored by NYS OASAS
• Participated in community and advocacy conferences for this disenfranchised population
Outlook for 2007
• Reaching more street-involved youth in targeted neighborhoods throughout NYC
• Raising funds for housing programs for most underserved youth
• Implementing youth leadership and empowerment in all our youth programs
• Expanding family and parent support, advocacy and trainings
• Building a stronger LGBTQ runaway and homeless youth community
• Developing a thorough mental health service network for the youth in need
{For more information:}
Visit us at
http://www.gvyc.net
eMail:
gvyc@gvyc.net
12 E 33rd St. 10th Fl. New York, NY 10016
Tel: (646)935-1812
Fax: (646)935-1829
