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For over 47 years, AFJ has provided court advocacy and HIRE Up enrichment services to NYC's justice impacted young people, ages 13 to 24.

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Teaching Latin eats and elevating kitchen skills at Avenues for Justice! 🔥👩🏾‍🍳 Our culinary workshop featured arroz con pollo and homemade sofrito—bringing bold flavors, culture, and hands-on learning to the kitchen. 🍗🍚🌿

Building confidence, teamwork, and skills with every dish. 🧡

#AvenuesForJustice #ArrozConPollo #HomemadeSofrito #LatinEats #CulinaryWorkshop ChefYaya KDSComfortFood YouthCulinaryProgram

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✨ An Evening of Inspiration, Purpose & Impact! ✨

What an incredible experience attending the Avenues for Justice Gala! 🧡

It was truly a blessing to be in a room filled with like-minded individuals who share a genuine passion for creating change and making a difference in the lives of our youth.

Seeing firsthand the impact of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the Avenues for Justice staff was nothing short of inspiring. This is an organization that doesn’t just talk about change — they put action behind their words! 🙌🏽

The evening was filled with meaningful conversations, networking, new connections, and the opportunity to meet so many amazing individuals who are equally committed to uplifting and empowering our communities.

As Chef Yaya of KDS Comfort Food, I am beyond proud and grateful to partner with such an incredible organization. The entire Avenues for Justice team is truly an exceptional group of people whose passion and dedication are making a real difference.

Real change requires more than words. It takes commitment, consistency, compassion, and ACTION! 💪🏽🧡

Thank you, Avenues for Justice, for a beautiful evening and, more importantly, for the incredible work you continue to do for our youth.

#AvenuesForJustice #ChefYaya #KDSComfortFood #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityImpact ChangeThroughAction InvestInOurYouth CommunityPartnerships MakingADifference CulinaryWithPurpose

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Safe spaces for young people shouldn't be rare. They should be the standard.

Every young person deserves a place to be heard, to grow, and to be met with support instead of judgment.

Hear this perspective firsthand. Visit Delta Project's media room to listen in.

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Our founder @drdennisibude recently had the opportunity to join @avenuesforjustice Executive Director Liz Frederick and the AFJ team at the @robinhoodnyc Teen Council!

During the conversation, Dr. Dennis shared more about the work taking place through Avenues for Justice’s Youth Empowerment and Leadership Council programs, including how these spaces help young people strengthen their confidence, communication, leadership, decision-making, emotional awareness, and ability to advocate for themselves and their communities.

The Teen Council participants brought incredible curiosity, thoughtful questions, and a willingness to challenge ideas about youth justice, leadership, and the issues impacting young people across New York City.

A special thank you to Liz Frederick and Avenues for Justice for the invitation, and to Robin Hood for creating spaces where young people can engage directly with nonprofit, business, government, and community leaders.

Teach Emotions is proud to continue supporting work that centers youth voice, emotional development, leadership, and community impact 💪🏾💪🏾

#teachemotions #robinhood #avenuesforjustice #socialemotionallearning

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With the conversation and pressure surrounding organizations moving away from DEI language, there is growing concern among nonprofits about what these changes could mean for the communities they serve. The language organizations use can shape trust, public perception, and ultimately influence how those communities are represented and treated by the media, politicians, and the public.

Liz Frederick from @avenuesforjustice recently shared her stance with @npquarterly discussing the issue, noting that the push to move away from language identifying people as Black and Brown “isn’t just a change in terminology. It erases part of the story,” when referring to AFJ participants.

Read the full feature at the link in our bio!

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you from the bottom of my spicy 🫚 mango 🥭 cup!

Thank you @dreenawhitpr & @whitpr!!

Thank you @themstiffanyjoy & Jessica @tjmandco !!

Thank you @monicamoralestv and @kemrichardson7 !!

Thank you @gjdcprez & @greaternexus !!

Now come let us #nourishU @thenourishspot 107-05 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY

Walk in or contact @doordash @ubereats @grubhub or @toasttab

#thenourishspot #usopenconcession #motherdaughternycsmallbusiness blackownedbusines:

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While in New York, I had the opportunity to visit @avenuesforjustice and meet with staff and young people participating in their youth diversion programme.

Their work focuses on supporting young people at risk of offending through education, training, employment, mentoring and practical supports.

There was a huge amount to learn from the visit, particularly as we look towards Ireland’s next Youth Justice Strategy. It was also great to meet New York State assembly member Keith Powers @keithpowersnyc .

Thanks to everyone at Avenues for Justice for the warm welcome and to colleagues in the @dept_justice_ireland and Ireland’s Permanent Representation in the US for arranging the visit. A real highlight of my time in New York.

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CCA’s Youth Action Leadership Council and Avenues for Justice (AFJ) went head-to-head at our annual Debate Exhibition, and the audience had the final say.

Jahmeirra, Brooke-Lynn, Tamaya, and Kevin represented CCA, facing off with AFJ’s Donald, Melvin, and Mouhamed. Instead of judges, audience members chose a side before and after the debate.

The outcome came down to how many people each team persuaded to switch sides!

Behind both teams? Coaches who once debated together on the Bard Prison Initiative team, now sharing that passion with a new generation of young leaders.

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Just a lil reminder that @thenourishspot , my #Blackfamilyownedmicrobusinessoftheyear is operating in a trio of locations through tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept 9 (thanks @raynereports for the infographic) so we invite you to allow us to #nourishU somewhere somehow today !!

Wishing you all a fantastic week!

#familyownedandoperated #ubiquitousbranddreams #thebestjuicebarinqueens

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Last week at our Gun Violence Prevention Initiative culminating event, young New Yorkers from @avenuesforjustice discussed their experiences and the positive impact of their summer programming. Watch here!

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For the second year in a row, @teachemotions was grateful to join @avenuesforjustice for their Summer on the Avenue Street Fair in the Lower East Side!

In partnership with @hope.initiativellc , we were able to give back to young people and families preparing for the new school year by providing sneakers, book bags, school supplies, graphing calculators, social-emotional learning books, and additional resources.

What made the day even more special was seeing so many organizations, businesses, and community partners come together in one space to serve, connect, celebrate, and pour into our young people. From music and games to haircuts, double dutch, resources, and giveaways, the block was filled with community energy.

Here are a few highlights from an incredible day of community and giving back 💙

#TeachEmotions #AvenuesForJustice #SummerOnTheAvenue #CommunityGiveback

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