3 is a magic number! In celebration of our 3rd Anniversary, our co-founder, @vancityreynolds, shares the exciting things GEI has been up to in the last year.

🚐The DYCD Van is your connection on the street to NYC’s youth programming and community services! 🗽✨ Watch us challenge random New Yorkers! 🎬 Full video on our YouTube channel: DYCDNYC! Link in bio! #DYCDOnTheGo #NYCYouth #DiscoverDYCD #NYCTrivia #SummerFun

🎒 Enjoy an afternoon of fun and grab some school supplies for the upcoming year! 🚨 Update: Luna Park in Coney Island is at capacity, but stay tuned for new ticket releases by following Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez ! No RSVP needed for the school supply giveaway! #NYCYouth #BackToSchool #Brooklyn

Do these interns have the next $1 billion Unicorn 🦄 business venture?! LGBT+VC and our #SYEP Pride 🌈 interns led an amazing workshop on venture capital fundraising basics and on how to pitch their ideas to investors! Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit #NYCYouth #SummerYouthEmploymentProgram

🎉 On August 14, we celebrated 60 years of Community Action with a fantastic symposium! DYCD is excited about the future and creating more opportunities for all New Yorkers! ✨ NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs NYC International Affairs National Community Action Partnership #CommunityAction60 #EndPovertyNYC #NYCYouth #DYCD

📢 Shoutout to our champion, Reign of Distinction, and the amazing Point Of View Dance Company for their incredible performances at Lincoln Center's annual festival: Summer for the City!🔥 #SummerForTheCity #StepItUp #NYCArts #LincolnCenter #DanceMagic #NYCYouth

🎉 On August 14, we celebrated a milestone at the United Nations: 60 Years of Community Action! 🙌 Here’s to making a difference and continuing our commitment to ending poverty in New York City! NYC International Affairs NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs National Community Action Partnership #CommunityAction60 #EndPovertyNYC #NYCYouth #DYCD

🚒🔥 Sparking new career paths! This summer, our SYEP participants had an incredible opportunity to connect with NYC’s Bravest at a special FDNY career panel right here at DYCD. #SYEP #FDNY #NYCsBravest #FutureHeroes #DYCD #NYCYouth

🌟 Big thanks to Biolabs@NYULangone for hosting our brilliant young women from DYCD for an unforgettable day focused on the future of leadership. 📢 Shoutout to everyone who made it a success! 💪✨ #WomenForwardNYC #Empowerment #GenderEquality #ProfessionalDevelopment #DYCD #NYCYouth

🦈 Innovation, creativity, and a whole lot of hustle—our 8th Annual DYCD Young Sharks competition was a huge success! 🎉 Shoutout to our youth and their incredible supporters! 🚀 WeThrive Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School Children of Promise, NYC #DYCDYoungSharks #YouthEntrepreneurship #NYCYouth #DYCD

⚾️ Yankee Stadium was the stage for an epic finish to this year's #SummerNightLights program! Over 400 young athletes hit the field, playing in championship games at the iconic stadium! PIX11 article here: shorturl.at/kHNCN #NYCYouth #Bronx #DYCD

Rent Freeze. Discounted MetroCards. Affordable healthcare. Child care. Cash assistance. And more! Learn more about what benefits you might qualify for and how to access them with a benefits screening! Visit nyc.gov/AccessBenefits to get started. NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit #MoneyInYourPockets

🎉 DYCD’s Office of Neighborhood Safety is all set for this year’s J’Ouvert celebrations in Brooklyn! Stay safe and enjoy the vibes! For more on the festivities: wiadcacarnival.org #Jouvert2024 #Brooklyn #CommunitySafety #NYCYouth

This #LaborDay, let’s celebrate the strength, dedication, and resilience that each of you brings to your work. 💪✨ Today is a reminder to honor your efforts and recognize the impact you make every day. Your hard work deserves to be celebrated! #NYCWorksHard #YouthAndCommunity

📢 Last week, our team hit the streets, going door-to-door and handing out flyers at busy transit stations to connect New Yorkers with essential benefits. Check out the highlights from our Day of Action with @nycmayor! 💰 #AccessBenefitsToday #MoneyInYourPockets City of New York

❤️ Huge appreciation to everyone who made this year’s J’Ouvert celebrations a safe and fun success! 🌟 DYCD's Office of Neighborhood Safety, and our amazing community partners to ensure a fun and secure event for all. Their dedication truly made a difference! #Brooklyn

🎉 #ItsAWrap on #ExploringFutures Summer 2024! This summer, middle school students dove into the world of careers! 🚀 Huge thanks to our fantastic partners for making this journey unforgettable! Here's to endless possibilities! #NYCYouth #CareerExploration #SummerOfPossibility

⭐ In collaboration with DYCD, NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, and HipHopEd, BADMON hosted the annual Impact Summit at Columbia University, where panels on leadership, networking, and professional growth took center stage. Forbes: tinyurl.com/forbes-impactm…

🎉 Highlight reel time! 🏆 Last week, we wrapped up #SummerNightLights 2024 at Yankee Stadium with over 400 young athletes playing their hearts out in the championship games! We’re already gearing up for an even bigger season next year! #YouthEmpowerment #NYCYouth #Bronx #DYCD

🌊 🌞 This summer, the Making Waves Swim Program brought water safety and swimming skills to over 500 young people from across NYC! 🌟 Thanks to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and our awesome DYCD Summer Camps! #MakingWavesNYC #SwimStrong #NYCYouth #LearnToSwim