Beacon:
BEAM ONE
Our Mission
To foster the social advancement of the Puerto Rican/Latino community by supporting its youth in the pursuit of educational excellence through leadership development activities and programs that emphasize commitment to the community and pride in the Puerto Rican/Latino culture.
Our Vision
To be the premier Latino youth services organization in New York, helping Latino youth to aspire to improve their lives through educational excellence, and to better their communities through enlightened leadership.
Our Community
Our Beacon program located at Middle School 224 in the Bronx, has been recognized over the last eighteen years for improving participant access by providing an integrated array of culturally appropriate, challenging and engaging youth development initiatives, including community involvement, service learning, life and resiliency skill development, college prep and career awareness, and academic enrichment activities in core subject areas.
Since 1961, Aspira of New York has been dedicated to serving New York City youth and their families, providing opportunities that would otherwise not be available to them, and serving as an effective advocate, fighting to improve education in the Puerto Rican and Latino communities.
Upcoming Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Every Saturday | Saturday Night Lights |
| September 13, 2021 | First Day of School / Start of Aspira Afterschool Program |