The Neighborhood Youth Association traces its beginnings in Los Angeles to the 1880s and the “Settlement House” movement, first seen in Chicago in Jane Addams’ Hull House with its goal of helping immigrant families to adapt to and to succeed in the difficult, new surroundings and realities of urban life in the United States. While NYA is today a fully non-sectarian agency, it’s early years were guided in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
1886
NYA was born as the Church of the Neighborhood, founded by George Hewes downtown near the Los Angeles River and the slaughterhouse, in an area of newly arrived immigrants popularly known as “the Neighborhood.”
1899
The Church of the Neighborhood was transferred to Bishop Joseph Horsfall Johnson and the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.
1906
The congregation was transformed into the Church of the Neighborhood Settlement, a product of the spiritual awakening brought on by the Christian Social Gospel Movement, and continued as an affiliated institution of the Episcopal Diocese.
1886
NYA was born as the Church of the Neighborhood, founded by George Hewes downtown near the Los Angeles River and the slaughterhouse, in an area of newly arrived immigrants popularly known as “the Neighborhood.”
1899
The Church of the Neighborhood was transferred to Bishop Joseph Horsfall Johnson and the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.
1906
The congregation was transformed into the Church of the Neighborhood Settlement, a product of the spiritual awakening brought on by the Christian Social Gospel Movement, and continued as an affiliated institution of the Episcopal Diocese.
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1916
The organization was incorporated as the Neighborhood Settlement Association.
1947
The Association relocated to Venice by its new director, Margaret “Peg” Mudgett, a member of the Los Angeles Youth Project, an agency that in 1943 assisted in quelling the Zoot Suit riots.
1954
The agency changed its name to the Neighborhood Youth Association and became an independent non-profit corporation.
1970s
NYA expanded its programs in the Venice and Mar Vista communities, later adding offices in the South Bay.
The organization was incorporated as the Neighborhood Settlement Association.
1947
The Association relocated to Venice by its new director, Margaret “Peg” Mudgett, a member of the Los Angeles Youth Project, an agency that in 1943 assisted in quelling the Zoot Suit riots.
1954
The agency changed its name to the Neighborhood Youth Association and became an independent non-profit corporation.
1970s
NYA expanded its programs in the Venice and Mar Vista communities, later adding offices in the South Bay.
1990s
NYA strengthened its “Personal Best” curriculum guiding students toward college placement or vocational training.
1996
NYA celebrated its 90th anniversary by publishing this written history.
NYA strengthened its “Personal Best” curriculum guiding students toward college placement or vocational training.
1996
NYA celebrated its 90th anniversary by publishing this written history.
2006
NYA celebrated 100 years in its role of bringing hope and success to youth and their families, upholding education as path to increased economic stability.
2015
NYA adopted its current mission statement: 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.
2020-2021
NYA weathers the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping all programs active online, and providing stability and encouragement for students, families, and staff.
2022
NYA is marking 75 years of service to youth and families on L.A.'s Westside.
NYA celebrated 100 years in its role of bringing hope and success to youth and their families, upholding education as path to increased economic stability.
2015
NYA adopted its current mission statement: 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.
2020-2021
NYA weathers the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping all programs active online, and providing stability and encouragement for students, families, and staff.
2022
NYA is marking 75 years of service to youth and families on L.A.'s Westside.