PROGRAMS

targeted programs, real community impact

Our goal at Angellyh Yambo Foundation is to provide an educational experience that makes you feel safe, supported, and inspired. We work with schools across The Bronx to provide programming and promote a positive learning environment that helps develop our young minds.

bronx community mapping

Community Mapping in The Bronx is a powerful tool for understanding, representing, and strengthening neighborhoods that are often overlooked or misrepresented. At its core, community mapping is the process of documenting local spaces, resources, histories, and challenges through the perspectives of residents. In The Bronx, this practice has played a significant role in reshaping narratives about the borough from one historically associated with decline and neglect to one recognized for resilience, culture, and community leadership.

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Anti-Bullying Class

The Anti-Bullying Workshop is part of our Prevention Program designed to teach kids the skills they need to handle conflict. The program will address bullying, cyberbullying and promote positive verbal self-defense. Numerous real-life scenarios will be discussed in this interactive class so that students see how their actions can affect others. Students will be taught strategies for dealing with bullies both on and offline.

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International friendship and cooperation concept. Two females helping their African dark-skinned friend male with studying showing him information in books, explaining him new material and hard theory

workforce development

The Workforce Development Workshop is designed to equip young people with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed in today’s evolving job market. Focused on career readiness and long-term professional growth, the program provides a supportive and engaging environment where participants can explore their interests, identify their strengths, and begin building a clear path toward employment.

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COLLEGE PREPARATION

When transitioning from high school to college, students will be faced with many changes. This can be a huge adjustment, so start preparing early. If you want to increase your chances of success in college, start with these tips on academic support and interpersonal skills development.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

The AYF Financial Literacy workshop is one of the most important 21st-century skills, and it’s essential with the economic and social changes being experienced in the world. It includes students’ understanding of personal finance basics, money management, credit, debt, savings, and investments.

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ART PROGRAM

The Bronx Healing Project for Health and Wellness is a community-based initiative focused on promoting holistic well-being, especially among youth and residents of The Bronx. The project is designed to create inclusive, supportive spaces where individuals can explore wellness in multiple dimensions, emotional, mental, social, and physical. By combining creative expression with wellness practices, it reaches beyond traditional health approaches and connects with people in culturally important ways.

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INTRODUCTION TO OUR PROGRAMS

Supporting the Youth of The Bronx

The Bronx is one of New York City’s most resilient communities. Home to 1.4 million residents, nearly a quarter under 18, and with one third living below the poverty line, our community is committed to building a brighter future. With your support, we can make opportunities for education, growth, and success both attainable and sustainable for every Bronxite.

The Angellyh Yambo Foundation is dedicated to educating and guiding our community through programs that focus on education, mentoring, workforce development, health and wellness, community engagement, public safety, and dismantling systemic inequities.

For decades, The Bronx has faced systemic challenges including economic inequality, high poverty, food insecurity, unemployment, crime, and gang activity. These obstacles have disproportionately affected children, limiting opportunities and making it harder for them to thrive. With your help, we can create innovative solutions that support youth development, improve public safety, and address the systemic barriers that hold our young people back.

Addressing Education Challenges

The Bronx continues to face some of the toughest educational challenges in the country, not only from long‑standing systemic inequities but also from ongoing budget pressures and resource shortages. New York City schools are navigating the expiration of large federal pandemic‑era supports, leaving districts to backfill billions of dollars in lost funding. This strain has contributed to gaps in classroom resources, staffing, and student services, even as the city’s education budget faces competing priorities and evolving mandates that require billions more to implement effectively.

The Angellyh Yambo Foundation works to close these gaps through tailored programs, scholarships, and summits designed to meet students’ specific needs, helping break down barriers and ensuring every child has the tools to succeed.

Investing in youth education is one of the most effective ways to fight poverty, reduce inequality, strengthen public safety, and improve overall community well-being. By equipping youth with the skills, confidence, and values they need, we help break the cycle of systemic barriers and lay the foundation for a thriving, equitable future.

Our Programs

Our programs are designed to help young people dream big, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. Through carefully tailored prevention initiatives, students gain the tools to recognize and apply their talents, develop independence and responsibility, and prepare for success in school and beyond, despite the challenges they may face.

We focus on early intervention and education, providing practical strategies to navigate everyday challenges. Students explore topics such as decision-making, peer pressure, communication, goal setting, and healthy lifestyle choices. Through interactive workshops, group discussions, and mentorship, they build resilience, strengthen their self-confidence, and learn to make positive, informed decisions that support long-term success.

Each program honors the memory of Angellyh Yambo, an exceptional student whose intelligence, courage, and ambition continue to inspire us. Angellyh dreamed of attending medical school and becoming an entrepreneur, and her legacy drives our mission to help children in The Bronx “reach the stars.”

Through these direct programs, we empower young people to grow, build confidence, promote safer communities, and connect with schools and organizations committed to creating nurturing and supportive environments.

Join Us

By supporting the Angellyh Yambo Foundation, you are investing in the future of The Bronx. Your contribution helps provide education, mentorship, tailored programs, and opportunities to children who need it most; empowering them to grow into confident, capable, and productive members of society.

Help us continue Angellyh’s legacy. Together, we can transform lives, one child at a time.

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