What teens, parents and staff have to say about New City:

"New City changed my life" - Greg, teen intern

“New City is not just your average job.  New City is like a family.”
-Chaiylah, teen intern

“(My son) felt like he didn’t fit in anywhere.  So he comes to the center, and
his whole life changed.”  - New City parent

“The teens take ownership at New City in hundreds of ways.  It’s inspiring to be at After School Center and see a high school junior talking to a parent about how they can help their child do better in math.  But I feel the proudest when I see teens do things they didn’t think that they could do.  Because they’re believing that they can do more than what the world’s told them they can do.” - Josh Dornbos, Teen Life Internship Director

"I would never have gone to college if it weren't for New City"
- Will, former teen intern, current college student and adult staff

“Since (my son)’s been here, he’s experienced how smart he can be.”  - New City parent

“A common experience here is that teens don’t think they have a lot to offer.  But once they see themselves as a role model, the belief that they have something to give influences every part of their life.  So they start to excel academically, they start to take initiative in work, they start to show an interest in going to college.  Their view changes from just thinking about the present to what their future could be.” - Josh Dornbos, Teen Life Internship Director

"Without New City, I don't know where I'd be" - Giovanni, former New City teen

“It’s just changed my life.” - Daniel, former teen intern, current college student