Graffiti 2 Community Ministries

Children and Youth Program (G2 Kids, G.S.A.L.T., G2 Interns Afterschool and Summer, Special Projects): In a neighborhood where compounding risks exponentially increases the change of damaging outcomes in students lives, Graffiti 2s after school and summer programs for children and youth focus on holistically developing all areas of the students life (physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual). Graffiti 2s program provide developmentally appropriate enrichment, targeted tutoring, mentoring, advocacy, and wrap-around social services for the student and their families. These services are provided year-round to 1st through 12th grade students.

Community Outreach - Graffiti 2's Community Outreach Activities and Events create opportunities for the organization to make meaningful connections with individuals who are not regularly enrolled in programs. These events recognize the following needs in the community. Regularly scheduled community outreach activities include a weekly coffee shop and weekly community dinner. Periodic community outreach events include Summer Camp, Summer Youth Employment, Basketball Tournament, Back-to-School fesitval, and special holiday celebrations.

Workforce Development Program (G2 Works): One in five young adults in Mott Haven are considered idle. They are not in school and are not employed. Additionally, 20 percent of adults seeking work are unemployed, and there are thousands of first-generation adult immigrants. Seeing not only the needs of our neighbors but their great potential, Graffiti 2 Works coaches adults in developing the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual skills necessary to become the best they are capable of becoming. Graffiti 2 accomplishes this goal through a two-fold approach. First, Graffiti 2 offers jobs to qualified individuals through a growing micro-enterprise. Second, adults interested in pursuing personal growth and education can find resources and assistance through Graffiti 2s Adult Learning Center.