The Mission Society is raising the curtain on our 2023 Impact Report, and inviting you to listen to behind-the-scenes stories from our biggest advocates. From educators who shape young minds in our classrooms, to invaluable program partners who ensure resources reach our students, this year’s video demonstrates the power of community and collective action. Hear why our Mission Society champions dedicate their time to building brighter futures alongside our organization, and how they play a leading role in empowering students at every stage of their journeys. 🎥🎞️🌟 #BuildingBrighterFutures #MissionImpact
Mission Society of New York City
Education
New York, New York 440 followers
Since 1812, the Mission Society of New York City has worked to end multigenerational poverty through hands-on education.
About us
For over two centuries, the Mission Society of New York City has worked to end multigenerational poverty by unlocking the potential of the city’s most underserved families. We weave together academic enrichment, career readiness, and college access programs to create transformative educational experiences for low-income communities. Since our founding in 1812, we have provided life-changing opportunities to over 6.5 million New Yorkers.
- Website
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http://www.missionsociety.org
External link for Mission Society of New York City
- Industry
- Education
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1812
- Specialties
- Education, Workforce Development, Restorative Justice, and Cultural Enrichment
Locations
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Primary
646 Malcolm X Blvd.
New York, New York 10037, US
Employees at Mission Society of New York City
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Emily Peterson Alva
| Corporate Director | Former Lazard Partner and M&A Banker | Strategy & Transaction Advisor | Investor | Speaker | Modern Governance |
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Rick Lustig
SVP & CHRO, Human Resources at NYC Mission Society
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Kevin M. Little
M.S. HRMD / SHRM-CP / Classically-trained Actor
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Azi Gonzalez
Updates
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We’re continuing our #DisabilityPrideMonth celebration where we highlight today’s extraordinary individuals with disabilities in STEAM. Next up, we’re learning about Harsha Rayapati, an aerospace engineer inspiring future generations to reach for the stars. 🚀✨ To learn how Harsha is breaking boundaries in aerospace engineering, visit bit.ly/3Y816i7. 🔗
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The Mission Society is announcing that Chairman of the Board, Matthew Mamak, is stepping down from his role after twelve years of compassionate service. We are excited to share that he will remain with the Board in an emeritus role. With his help, the organization has expanded on its longstanding efforts to serve New York’s most vulnerable youth and families through enriching educational opportunities. The staff and Board are incredibly grateful for his time investment and dedication to these invaluable programs for the city. To learn more about Matthew’s remarkable work, visit bit.ly/3zPOVwc. 🔗
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We’re sharpening our culinary skills with an exciting cooking course! A talented chef joined our high school students to teach them how to make delicious steak and caramelized onion skillets. Cooking is such an important life skill, and we're excited for our junior chefs to get a taste of a future career in the culinary arts. 🍳👩🍳
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#MissionNutrition has just launched into orbit! Join us as we continue our culinary space exploration with some out-of-this-world food facts! Learn about NASA's Vegetable Production System, astronaut's orange drink of choice, and the coffee machine made for space. 🧑🚀☕️✨ To learn more about space food, visit bit.ly/3xR453w. 🔗
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We’d like to give a big thank you to KCDC Skateshop for their generous sneaker donation to our programs. With the help of Advocate Skateworks, they were able to provide brand-new Vans footwear for our high school students. We’re so incredibly grateful for their support, and the difference these shoes will make for our students this school year. 👟📚❤️
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The Mission Society is cooking up STEAM lessons with our second annual #MissionNutrition series! All summer long, we’re sharing delicious dishes and kitchen experiments that will transform young people into seasoned scientists, artists, mathematicians, and more. To kick off our series, we’re heading on a journey to space, and learning about the science behind astronaut food. 🧑🚀🚀☕️ To learn about what’s for dinner in space, visit bit.ly/3xR453w. 🔗
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🌟 Scholarship Opportunity! High school students and their parents can apply for this $1,000 scholarship by responding to the essay prompt “What is the best or worst part about finding scholarships?” Apply now by August 31 here: https://lnkd.in/gYvQajZh
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This #DisabilityPrideMonth, the Mission Society is celebrating the extraordinary individuals with disabilities whose innovation and resilience are redefining what's possible in STEAM. Kicking things off, we’re highlighting Wanda Diaz Merced, a blind astrophysicist who studies the universe through sound. 🎧💫 To learn how Wanda is redefining our understanding of the universe, visit bit.ly/3Y816i7. 🔗
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It’s book fair time! Our Power Academy staff looks forward to organizing this event for our students each year. With Mission Money in hand, each young reader gets to choose their own books while practicing their financial literacy skills. Encouraging students to pick out the books that interest them most helps them develop an even deeper love for reading, and that's what counts! 📚✨
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