We strive to provide in all our programs, the best in quality and personal attention to the needs of young people between the ages of 12-19.
Personal Outreach – Going into the world of a young person is vital for a New Life staffer. Going to where they are shows them how important they are to us.
Leadership Training – It is vital that we nurture the leadership qualities that many of our youth exhibit. We provide opportunities for the youth to lead, develop positive leadership skills and be the change they want to see in their communities.
Bible Studies – Spiritual Formation is the most important pillar of our organization. Each week we set aside special time for The Word of God. We have two opportunities weekly for the youth to develop their understanding of scripture through Bible study. These sessions will provide our youth with the tools that meet them where they are in their spiritual walk.
"Club" – Can chaos be fun and orderly? That’s what we like to say about our once a week event called "Club." After a long week of structured school days, homework and after-school activities we like to blow the roof off the center for a few hours on a Friday evening.
New Life Activities – Our activities always have a purpose that goes deeper than the surface. As we continue to be a positive influence in New York City communities, we strive to impact all aspects of the lives of youth to make sure that the whole person is elevated.
Our foundation is based on four pillars; Academics, Arts, Athletics & Spiritual Formation. The activities that fall under these pillars impact the mind, body and soul of each individual youth who participates.
Daily Recreational & Social Activities – In this day and age, it is so important that we reach our youth before they are influenced by drugs, crime and the gang element. New Life Centers provide teens a safe place off the streets.
Athletics – Sports are vital in the lives of our youth whether they are following their favorite teams or are playing in neighborhood leagues. New Life strives to support their passion while giving them opportunities to develop teamwork and leadership skills through sports. We not only provide these opportunities for New Life youth but for youth from all over our city so that they play too!
Crisis Intervention – It would be so much easier if youth work would only be about fun and good times. In a perfect world it would be, however, at New Life we understand that problems plague the youth of today, therefore we are committed to our youth in the good, bad and the ugly. Our staff is ready to accompany our youth whether it's a court appearance, parent/teacher conference or wherever they need the support. Come what may, New Life is invested in making life better for our New York City youth.
Nubian Gents & Feminine Fire Girls Step Team – The Nubian Gents and Feminine Fire are ministries that equip young men and women with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, while refining their skills of discipline, goal setting and cooperation.
Through the artistry of step dancing rooted in the application of practical guidance principles, these young people are taught to perceive themselves as overcomers, who maintain themselves both spiritually and physically. They have traveled on summer missions to: England, Holland, Germany, Czech Republic, South Africa, Australia, Spain, Singapore and New Zealand.
New Life Learning Center – It has been said that "The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste." We, at New Life, work with educationally at-risk students, providing tutoring, homework help, and GED preparation.
Summer Camp – Every year our organization schedules trips to Lake Champion is a Young Life camp in New York State that provides inner-city youth with a week away from their urban confines. Hearing a young person say that they just had the best time of their life is why we value the camp experience. Why is it the best time of their life? Because they just had five days of mind blowing fun, developed deep relationships and heard "The Greatest Story Ever Told."
