Directions For Our Youth

Congratulations to Shardelle, Program Director at DFOY MS 498, on receiving the Innovation Youth Programming Award at the COMPASS20 Awards!

This well-deserved recognition celebrates her creativity, dedication, and commitment to empowering young people through innovative and impactful programming. Shardelle’s passion for youth leadership, and community building shines through everything she does, and we are proud to have her as part of the DFOY family.

Thank you, Shardelle, for the difference you make every day in the lives of our participants, staff, an community. We are honored to celebrate this incredible achievement with you!

Against all odds, our MS 180 DYCD Soccer Team finished the regular season on top!

Our students showed resilience, heart, and determination every step of the way.

Bronx DYCD Tournament Champions 🥇

Headed to the City Championship Playoffs to compete for the NYC title.

So proud of this team and everything they’ve accomplished. The journey continues!

An evening of celebration, inspiration and meaningful connections. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a DFOY Gala and helped make the night truly memorable. Here’s a look back at the unforgettable moments.

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The DFOY Gala Auction is officially live! Start bidding now on exclusive items and experiences. Online bidding will close at 7 PM on May 14, but the excitement continues in person at the Gala. Don’t miss your chance to participate and support our mission.

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Every ticket supports Directions for Our Youth as we celebrate 35 years of impact.

Join us at our Anniversary Gala at Sankofa House, enter the raffle, or make a donation, however you choose to show up, you’re helping us invest in the next generation.

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YOU ARE INVITED!

We are having our 35th Anniversary Gala on May 14th. We hope to see you all there. Come and support DFOY!

Students are counting on you to in the Executive Budget,

Three weeks ago, we rallied on the steps of the Tweed Courthouse to show just how vital this program is for our young people, and that urgency hasn’t changed. We know you care, and that’s why we’ll be back outside City Hall on 4/16 calling for sustained funding.

Don’t miss out! The deadline for early bird tickets to the 35th anniversary celebration of DFOY is April 1st. Get your tickets today!