COMMUNITY IMPACT KIT 2026
Celebrating 19 Years Of Youth Transformation The World
Starting In Their Own Backyards
Looking for ways to support children& youth?
Savannah began studying career readiness and developing service-learning projects at Concrete Safaris' Outdoor Leadership Academy at age 14. She has returned for the past three summers as CS' OLA-Summer Youth Employment Education Coordinator, which included running payroll for 200 youth, while earning her Bachelors in Mathematics.
Here are active sponsorship opportunities in 2026 to support ambitious youth like Savannah.
SPRING - SUMMER 2026
Bike Lessons & Trips
Support youth-led bicycle adventures, and get in your workout for the day.
Garden Volunteer Sessions
Be one of 1,400 volunteers to plant 260 trees, and beautify educational gardens and Streetscapes at Jefferson and Washington Houses.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and select Saturdays.
College Scholarships
CS’ PlacemakingCorps, an AmeriCorps New York grantee, is expecting to provide up to 60 AmeriCorps Members with scholarships upon completion of 300-675-hour terms.
SUMMER 2026
JungleGym
Support youth design and leadership of outdoor activities on East
Harlem streets and outside schools in parks and school yards.
June - September
Career Readiness Workshops
Open a 14-15-year-old's eyes to the world of work with workshops on interviewing, resumes, and industries.
7/6 - 8/14/26
Transformation Week
Youth, ages 14-15, in CS' Outdoor Leadership Academy will host 2 Garden Education Events, 1 Photo Expo, and JungleGym.
August 12 - 14, 2026
HOLIDAYS 2026
Annual Gift Giveaway
Delight 2,500 children and youth with holiday gifts this December. 7-24-year-olds in our programs and at our partnering schools and public housing developments will receive age-appropriate gifts thanks to your generosity. You can order as many gifts as you can support through our annual drive. Please make sure to send them directly to our office, and refrain from wrapping them. You are welcome to make a card.
OTHER WAYS TO CREATE IMPACT
Looking to make a two-year time and resource investment?
Apply to join Concrete Safaris' Board of Directors by sending your resume to Executive Director Mac Levine at mac@concretesafaris.org. We're actively looking for proactive, mission-driven individuals to join our CS Scholarship, Transformation Week, and Capital Task Forces in 2026.
Nominate Concrete Safaris for a grant from your company
Does your company have a foundation, department, or committee that supports programmatic grants for youth or community development? Does it require a nomination from an in-house team member? Champion our youth participants by figuring out the necessary channels to support annual or multi-year giving. Send the invitation and/or whatever application materials are required, and we'll help you support young people in East Harlem.
