Urban Angels
For teens 12 to 16, this program provides an alternative to gangs and drugs through a supportive club environment dedicated to community service and personal responsibility.
Urban Guardian Angels, for teens 12 to 16, provides an alternative to gangs and drugs through a supportive club environment dedicated to community service and personal responsibility. This program operates throughout the New York City Public School System, the YMCA of Greater New York, and the New York Housing Authority as well as in other Guardian Angels chapters, such as Washington D.C.
Within the school system, teens are recommended by teachers and principals.The program focuses on those who need to improve attendance or behavior, or who face other adjustment challenges. It also provides structured weekend recreational activities that combine fun with education and the challenges of group dynamics. Many participants have successfully turned away from the lure of drugs and gang life to become role models for their peers and local community.
To date, the Urban Angels have serviced 1,200 teens and preteens in crime and violence prevention education, as well as character-building education. In addition, participants in these programs have provided community service in the form of approximately 50 service-related projects linked to community safety. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, eight scholarships have been awarded to our achievers!
