In its inaugural year, the Girls Opportunity Advancement & Leadership (G.O.A.L.) committee seeks to empower at-risk young women to explore higher education opportunities, including college and vocational education, and to delay pregnancy. G.O.A.L.’s partnership with Union Settlement includes monthly workshops and field trips that explore leadership, team building, goal setting, potential careers, dressing professionally and […]

The Cancer Awareness and Support committee provides direct support for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their families, partnering with several nonprofit organizations to educate the underresourced community about the importance of cancer awareness and prevention through both awareness and support events. Below is one volunteer’s story of how she turned her compassion for the committee’s mission directly into action.

*Image courtesy of Supportive Children’s Advocacy Network (SCAN) PEP (Personal Empowerment Project), is a brand-new signature NYJL project that is actively seeking volunteers. PEP will focus on career mentoring for high school freshman and sophomore girls. The committee’s goal is to introduce 10 to 20 girls (“the Mentees”) to several career options and help them […]

The Spotlight on Performance committee exposes young girls and boys to the world of artistic expression and lays the groundwork for an early appreciation of the arts in all of its forms: drama, dance, art (drawing, painting,) sculpture, poetry, and music.  At the beginning of each semester, the committee puts together a fun itinerary designed […]