Organizing, Advocacy, Power: My Experience with The Flossy

Organizing, Advocacy, Power: My Experience with The Flossy

In his blog, Summer 2024 Fellow Sam Daponte highlights the essential elements of community advocacy: organizing, advocacy, and power, as embodied by The Flossy Organization's grassroots efforts in Brooklyn. Through direct action on issues like gun violence, transit equity, and housing justice, The Flossy empowers residents, especially youth, to become changemakers, fostering a dynamic movement for systemic transformation. By uniting diverse community members and building collective power, The Flossy exemplifies how grassroots advocacy can drive significant social change.

Making a Difference: Youth Advocacy Through Camp

Making a Difference: Youth Advocacy Through Camp

In this blog, Fall 2023 Fellow Jessica Harrington describes the transformative impact of Camp Fire Heart of Iowa over a century, fostering youth development, leadership, and social change. From inclusivity to creating safe spaces, discover Jessica’s discusses how she supports Camp Fire’s mission to turn campers into future leaders.

From Uncertainty to Advocacy: Navigating a Journey of Discovery

From Uncertainty to Advocacy: Navigating a Journey of Discovery

In this blog, Fall 2023 Fellow Kayla Santiago discusses her transformative journey from uncertain college years to becoming an advocate for youth. From internships at a nursing home to discovering a passion for nonprofits through unexpected opportunities, she describes the evolution that led to her meaningful role as a Fellow with South Bronx United.

Navigating Detours: Embracing Resilience During a Gap Year

Navigating Detours: Embracing Resilience During a Gap Year

Embarking on a personal journey of self-discovery and resilience, Fall 2023 Fellow Kimberly Paredes shares her experience navigating a gap year. From the initial disappointment of LSAT results to unexpected opportunities at our partner, Fiver Children’s Foundation, her blog explores the transformative power of turning setbacks into moments of growth.

Hardcover Passports: Bringing Literacy Resources to Children in the South Bronx

Hardcover Passports: Bringing Literacy Resources to Children in the South Bronx

In her blog, Summer 2023 Fellow Jenna Picciano highlights the powerful work of her partner placement organization, Start Lighthouse, whose mission is to provide literacy resources through a social justice lens in the South Bronx. As Jenna explains, her fellowship experience helped illuminate educational disparities that she had been previously unaware of.

The Seeds of Success: Breaking Barriers and Overcoming Education Inequality

The Seeds of Success: Breaking Barriers and Overcoming Education Inequality

In her article, Summer 2023 Fellow Nicole Moncada describes her unique positionality, providing insights into the complex challenges of first-generation students attending elite high schools and universities. As she warns, there are no easy solutions and much work left to do to support such students.