COMPASS and SONYC Concept Paper
We want to hear from you about the next generation of COMPASS/SONYC afterschool programs! Send your feedback to assist DYCD in developing a Request for Proposals (RFP) that will support the administration's historic afterschool expansion.
Submit responses to: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dycd/involved/funding-and-support/COMPASSandSONYC-concept-paper.page
Spring Into Health 2025
This year nearly 100 providers will host Spring Into Health (SIH) fairs across the five boroughs. The overall purpose of the SIH campaign is to Strengthen, Support, and Mobilize neighborhoods to improve community health by providing an array of holistic services across our DYCD-funded programs.
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DYCD Next Gen Podcast
DYCD Next Gen gives New York City youth a voice in the issues most important to them, their families, and communities. Each month, young people will discuss everything from mental health and education to politics and the latest trends.
Saturday Night Lights NYC
Saturday Night Lights NYC offer free high quality sports programing across the five boroughs.
We partnered with the NYPD, the City's District Attorneys, and community-based organizations to open 136 locations across the city as part of the "Saturday Night Lights" (SNL). Learn about SNL programs near you
After School Programs
High-quality programs offering a mix of academic support, sports, arts, and recreational activities.
DYCD Jobs & Internships
DYCD employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 and 24 gain valuable work experience.
Cornerstone Programs
Provides engaging, year-round programs for adults and young people.
Beacon Programs
School-based community centers serving children age 6 and older and adults.
ACCESS NYC Portal
Visit the online public benefits screening and application tool.
Register to Vote
Call 311 or visit vote.nyc to register to vote.
NYC Open Data
Access more than 1,400 NYC data sets for free, at any time via the NYC Open Data portal.
Early Voting for the Primary Election 6/24
Vote early 6/14 - 6/22 for the Special Election. Find your poll site.
Quick Links
DYCD funds services for Runaway & Homeless Youth that include Drop-in Centers, Crisis Services Programs, Transitional Independent Living programs, and Street Outreach and Referral Services.
DYCD funds a wide range of programs designed to help New Yorkers confront life's challenges, including Fatherhood, Runaway & Homeless Youth, Literacy, Senior and Housing programs.
DYCD is committed to help New Yorkers and communities grow and flourish. Find out about our latest Request for Proposals and Concept Papers.
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