Hope for New York

Kids With A Promise is a ministry that seeks to minister to New York City's most at-risk children and youth by loving them unconditionally and providing a caring, nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. Kids With A Promise manages After-School Programs, a summer camp, and NYC-based day camps for children. Activities include academic tutoring as well as activities centered on performing arts, outdoor education, Bible study, and special trips. Kids With A Promise also operates a mentoring program called the Leadership Academy for its 13-16 year-old graduates. And a Young Scholars program from elementary through highschool students.

Volunteer Opportunities:

The Leadership Academy is a mentoring and leadership development program for youth, who have grown out of Kids With A Promise’s children’s programs.  The 13-to 16-year-old participants are selected because of their character and their desire to be servant leaders.  The first two years of the Leadership Academy entail group and individual mentoring with a focus on developing the skills needed to be successful in college and the workplace.  After the first two years, students participate in job shadowing, college test prep and internships. Volunteers are involved as mentors for a minimum of one year. For more information contact, Carlos

The Young Scholars program serves 12 highly at-risk children, offering them a year-round package of services including: a life and academic mentor, scholarship to attend a quality private Christian school, tutors, peer group meetings, summer camp and a winter family retreat. Volunteers are involved as mentors for a minimum of one year. For more information, contact Ruth