PARTNERSHIPS
Partnering with BCNY
One of the nation’s oldest youth development organizations, BCNY is deeply committed to introducing unique opportunities for New York City boys and young men as they journey through our programs. Thanks to partnerships with CBOs, generous foundations, corporations, and government agencies, BCNY continues to be a leader in male youth development and has expanded its impact in Harlem, Flushing, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.
Our Vision
BCNY is dedicated to ensuring all boys experience a childhood full of play, fun, agency, and choice. Through BCNY programs, members explore their diverse interests and are equipped to reimagine masculinity free from stereotypes and gender norms.
Partnership Goals
A partnership with BCNY gives organizations the opportunity to show they care about the future of our city, its children, and families. BCNY is eager to create mutually beneficial partnership opportunities with supporters that impact thousands of boys on their Journeys in East Harlem, Flushing, the Bronx, and beyond.
Partnership Opportunities
For all inquiries, contact Avita Bansee, Managing Director of Communications & Partnerships
Athletics
Through BCNY Athletics, boys and young men have access to supportive and experienced coaches, first-class facilities, and teams. We are looking for partnerships with brands and CBOs interested in supporting members’ athletics with sponsored uniforms, supplies, and unique tournament spaces.
Highlights:
- Pickleball with City Pickle at Wollman Rink.
- BCNY SC Soccer Cup with SoFive in Brooklyn.
Arts & Music
Our Arts program has been a vehicle for boys and young men to tell their stories. Through programs like music, theater, painting, photography, digital art, videography, podcasting, and journalism, BCNY members acquire tools to create with passion and confidence. We are looking for partnerships with organizations interested in supporting members’ storytelling journeys through programmatic investments, fully sponsored or cosponsored internships, and programs.
Highlights:
- Special Art-making Workshop with artists Dr. Tao Leigh Goffe and Cecile Chong.
- Podcasting Fundamentals with StoryCorps.
- Climate Change Workshop with Art Resistance Through Education (ARTE).
Bronx Location
BCNY is proud to announce that we are expanding to the Bronx. Opening our doors to the local community is a priority. We are seeking opportunities to share our space with partner organizations whose mission is to engage with Bronx youth and families. Indoor and outdoor space will be available for diverse programming.
Partnership Opportunities:
Career Prep
Through Career Prep at BCNY, members develop interests and skills across diverse careers through engaging programs and special events. We are looking for partners who want to engage and excite members with fully sponsored or co-sponsored internships or programs.
Highlights:
- Frederick Joseph visits Project Comms career training participants to discuss poetry and pursuing their passions.
- Project Build career training participants visit Domino Park with Ecotone and Two Trees.
- Project Comms career training participants interview BCNY alum Kylerr Bucano about The Hip Hop Museum, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop.
Gender Equity
Through programs and internships with partners that align with our values of promoting gender equity for all, BCNY strengthens members’ sense of responsibility towards all communities. We are looking for partners interested in reinforcing members’ journeys toward gender equity through internships, educational programming, and service events.
Highlights:
- Internship with historic NYC Pride and members volunteer at Youth Pride.
- Asian Masculinities: Dr. Oeur and Dr. Goffe.
Mental Health & Wellness
Mental Health and Wellness programming at BCNY helps members regulate their bodies and emotions through guided meditation, yoga, and sensory art. This helps boys and young men feel empowered to value their personal health and self-care. We are looking for partners interested in supporting members’ mental health and wellness with instructional programs and fully sponsored or cosponsored internships.
Highlights:
- BCNY Masks, Emotions, & Math Project and Million Mask Movement Workshop with Ashanti Branch.
- BCNY Youth Leadership Council, staff, and families run in the Teen Race of Hope.
Wilderness & Environmental Justice
BCNY founded Harriman Basecamp with a mission to increase access to environmental and wilderness programming for all boys and young men as they become active stewards of the environment. We are looking for partners to strengthen the memories and friendships campers make over the summer that last a lifetime.
- Programmatic investments.
- Infrastructural innovation.
- General operating support.
Highlight:
- Woodshop at Harriman Basecamp with Craig Desmond, CEO of Ecotone.
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