NEW YORK GIRLS WRITING CIRCLE -FREE SUMMER PROGRAM

Our six-week program empowered 27 system-impacted BIPOC/AAPI girls and gender non-conforming NYC high school students by creating paid opportunities and providing essential resources. With your support, we offered:

  • Resources: Free Chromebooks, lunches, and essential supplies to ensure every participant had the tools needed to thrive.
  • Artist Engagement: Hands-on sessions with leading artists like Tauba Auerbach, Lena Henke, Maria de Victoria, and Julia Norton, offering unique mentorship and creative inspiration.
  • Industry Professional Workshops: Guidance from top industry leaders such as Ebony L. Haynes, Gia Kuan, Marcella Zimmerman, and Seth Stolbun, preparing students for careers in the arts.
  • Field Trips: Visits to cultural landmarks, including the Brooklyn Museum and Canal Street Projects, immersing students in the heart of New York's creative landscape.
  • Skill Development: Training in professional writing, LinkedIn profile creation, and Canva design, equipping students with valuable, marketable skills.

We have been invite to host this prorgam for Summer 2025 but we need your help... 

each even more young individuals, empowering them with opportunities for growth, confidence, and creativity. Join us in making a lasting impact on NYC's future leaders.

To raise $25,000, we can break down the funding needs for each essential program component, giving donors a clear understanding of how their contributions directly benefit participants. Here’s how the budget could look:

  1. Resources - $5,000

    • Chromebooks for each student ($150 each x 27 students = $4,050)
    • Lunches for six weeks (approximately $5 per student per day = $750)
    • Supplies (notebooks, pens, other essentials = $200)

  2. Artist Engagement - $4,000

    • Honorariums for participating artists (covering 5 artist sessions at $800 each)

  3. Industry Professional Workshops - $5,500

    • Honorariums for industry leaders (4 workshops at $1,000 each = $4,000)
    • Workshop Materials and Setup (supplies, space rental, if needed = $1,500)

  4. Field Trips - $4,000

    • Transportation and Entry Fees for 27 students and staff to cultural venues, including the Brooklyn Museum and Canal Street Projects.

  5. Skill Development - $3,500

    • Professional Writing Training materials and guides ($500)
    • LinkedIn Profile Development assistance ($1,000 for a professional coach)
    • Canva and Creative Design Training ($2,000 for licenses, trainer fees, and guides)

  6. Program Administration and Support - $3,000

    • Program Coordination costs to ensure smooth operation, including part-time staff support and logistical expenses.

Each dollar raised will help us reach our $25,000 goal to provide critical support to these young individuals, covering everything from practical resources to transformative experiences with artists and industry leaders. 


Every contribution brings us closer to empowering the next generation of creatives and professionals in NYC!


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