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Organization: The Bronx LGBTQ Center

Project Name: Destination Tomorrow's Youth Program Proposal - "The Zodiac"

Project ID: 148

Neighborhood/Communities that the project will serve: CB Bronx 01 (Mott Haven)

Borough: Bronx

Project Description: The name of the project is called “The Zodiac.”. Within each week we will go through the astrological signs {Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, etc…} that exudes a personality trait which is synonymous with our holistic lives. The various topics like Aries to Self-Identity or Libra to Partnerships will give rise to conversations to speak on, mobilize and learn from. The Zodiac is an opportunity for youth to come to a common consensus with each other on new efficient ways to deal with related barriers and issues. Participants will also have the opportunity to enhance their career readiness such as resume building, filling out job applications {college applications included} and/or opening up a savings account. 

The Zodiac will be a youth led program where participants are trained to be group facilitators, leaders and resource guides. They will know how to stimulate healthy dialogue amongst each other and connect someone to available resources. The Zodiac aligns with leadership skills development: organizing and advocacy training by teaching youth how to organize their individuals lives. As youth develop these life skills they will learn more efficient ways to engage with their families and society. The Zodiac also aligns with civic education and advocacy by setting youth up for success with financial literacy and career development. As youth learn how to create their dreams into reality they will feel empowered to live healthier lives