Youth - The NYCHA Journal

Free Program Invites Youth to Learn Art of DJing, Jam with Police

Turntables, mixers, and microphones – put them together and you just might have an ideal after-school activity for NYCHA youth

High school-aged NYCHA residents who hope to become more involved in issues impacting their neighborhood now have a platform to learn how to

When 9-year-old Legacy Clemmons couldn’t find soul food-flavored ices in NYC, she met with inspiration rather than frustration. “I always

Navigating the first couple years of college can be quite the undertaking, but for some, having someone to lean on

Soccer or basketball? It’s a choice for youth to consider when they step onto a court at NYCHA’s Butler Houses in the Bronx.

In 2021, NYCHA farms produced 22,000 pounds of organic fresh vegetables, greens, and herbs. There are currently seven farms on

NYCHA young adults now have a chance to make their voices heard about climate change and sustainability.

On December 1, NYCHA hosted Green City Force Corps Members for a whole day of training at the Authority’s headquarters.

Kenoy Frith has many goals in life: She wants to graduate from Baruch College and become an accountant, take care

Heal-the-Violence is a new $720,000 violence prevention program that will train young people at 24 NYCHA developments to develop solutions