Neighborhood Youth Association
Together We Succeed!
Together We Succeed!
Please save the date — Saturday, May 8, 5:30pm gathering; 5:45pm program — for NYA’s 37th Annual Scholarship Awards Benefit, a virtual celebration under the theme “Help & Hope: Together We Succeed.” All are welcome, and log-in link will be posted in the weeks ahead. Viewing the celebration is complimentary, and contributions may be made at www.nyayouth.org to help achieve 100% college placement for NYA’s graduating high school seniors. #NYAhelpandhope #TogetherWeSucceed
Brighter futures for youth.Neighborhood Youth Association empowers students to achieve 100% college placement and on-time high school graduation through mentoring, tutoring, and a holistic family approach to break cycles of poverty and vulnerability. NYA’s afterschool program provides deserving urban youth ages 6-18 with targeted, individualized academic support, leadership development, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) learning activities, creative writing and arts enrichment, college readiness along with mentoring and scholarships for college undergraduates. Options for vocational mentoring and training placement are also available. NYA's flagship learning center is located in Venice, California, where the agency is marking 70 years of service to the Westside community. Serving Greater Los Angeles since the agency's founding downtown in 1906, NYA looks forward to building on its 113 years of success.
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STEM ElectivesAt NYA, our students engage exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math electives from Computer Programming and Rocketry to Robotics and Documentary Filmmaking.
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Friendship GroupsStudent in grades 1-8 receive one-on-one academic support and mentorship to help them succeed. Friendship Groups are led by friendly and caring Instructors and Youth Leaders.
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Leadership academyOur NYA High School students receive personalized, one-on-one mentorship and support from a dedicated college counselor to ensure every student is prepared to succeed!
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Thank you, Las Doradas, for the wonderful Virtual Fiesta fundraiser! We appreciate you all so very much, and the new online curriculum that is now made possible by your generosity. Thanks, too, that contributions are still welcome at: GoFundMe
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Online learning continues while NYA's campus is closed under COVID-19 requirements.
Your NYA staff is on duty, working from home, and linked electronically as we continue serving our students and families! Now more than ever financial support is needed to continue tutoring and mentoring our students during the school closures of these challenging days.