What We Do
NIA’s mission, “Building strong children, strong families and strong communities,” is evidenced through
our vital work that directly supports and enriches the lives of so many each day. NIA has developed
important partnerships and programs that are designed to help improve the quality of life for all – children, youth, families, seniors and businesses.
Several thousand participants are served each year in NIA after school programs, summer day camps, cultural arts and recreation programs; through youth and family counseling services, community assistance, referral, and senior support services; through awareness and prevention initiatives, special events, and community meetings.
Mayor Bloomberg: Restore OST Funding for Our Children
We are asking for your help in getting Mayor Bloomberg to restore OST funding so that we can continue to provide after school programming in our community.
To read more about what we're trying to do and to sign the petition - CLICK HERE
It'll just take a minute!
Once you're done, please ask your friends to sign the petition as
well. Grassroots movements succeed because people like you are
willing to spread the word! So please join us in advocating on behalf of the children and families of our city. THANK YOU for your support.
Students, Parents and NIA Rally
PS 229 Rallies to Save Its After School Program
Get "In the Zone" at an NIA Summer Day Camp this year!
Don't let your child(ren) miss out on all the fun and learning this summer at one of NIA's summer day camp programs. Our camp will be offered at PS 204 in Dyker Heights and the NIA/OST program at PS 229 in Bath Beach (supported by a grant from the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development). Seating is limited so call or email now for registration info.
PS 229 Summer Camp Parent Orientation (for the parents of all children accepted into the program) will take place on June 20th at 6:30pm in the
PS 229 cafeteria. Medical forms for all children accepted into the camp are due no later than
June 8th. They can be submitted to Linda Panza
at PS 229.
To register your child(ren) or get more information, call us at (718) 236-5266 or email us at info@niabklyn.org.
Plan now to prevent summer learning loss.
NIA Partner and PS 186 Principal featured in New York Times
As part of the New York Times regular feature on city schools, SchoolBook, NIA after school partner Bayan Cadotte, principal of PS 186 in Bensonhurst, was recently interviewed. Ms. Cadotte gave insights into a variety of educational topics including how her school is carrying out the Common Core curriculum requirements.
View the article
NIA/PS 186 team up with Disney to present "Aladdin"
The magic of Walt Disney has touched NIA/PS 186's ExpandED program! Disney teaching artists, PS 186 teachers, and NIA youth specialists are all busy with third, fourth, and fifth graders, staging a production of "Aladdin." Our ExpandED program is one of only five NYC schools to have been selected to participate.
Tickets will be on sale at PS 186 on
May 3rd and 4th at 4:30pm.
To purchase tickets after that date,
contact Parent Coordinator,
Elaine Delaney (718)236-7071or ExpandED Assistant Director,
Christine Agnello (718)621-0239.
NIA's Health/Exercise Lifestyle Plan gets more support
The Concord Christfund has generously donated $5,000 to support the NIA's Health/Exercise Lifestyle Plan (HELP) at PS 503. The successful health program also receives funding from the Coca-Cola Foundation and helps students obtain knowledge, awareness, attitude and skills to make healthier lifestyle choices regarding eating and physical activities.
Read more about HELP
NIA helps students improve
through tutoring
This year, NIA’s main office began offering
one-on-one tutoring services for children in grades
K – 8. Tutoring services are tailored to meet the needs of individual students, and time
is spent with parents to provide them with additional resources they can use to support learning at home, with future plans to expand these tutoring services directly into schools.
To make an appointment or get more information, call us at (718) 236-5266 or email us at info@niabklyn.org.
How NIA builds communities
- NIA after school programs foster positive youth development, teach new skills, and encourage exploration and learning.
- NIA provides information, assistance or referral to government services and benefits available to the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers.
What people are saying
I cannot say enough about NIA's After School Program at IS 281. My son is in the 6th grade and he loves the afterschool program. Yesterday when I picked him up he was very excited to tell me about the help he received with his math homework (an area I struggle with). At NIA he welcomed the extra time. I can't thank you and the whole NIA Team enough.
Lisa, Parent
NIA Community Services Network
6614 11 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
eMail: info@niabklyn.org
Michael A. Bové, President
Mary Anne Cino, CEO
Rosa Casella, Executive Director
NIA is a 501©3 not-for-profit corporation.
Contributions are tax deductible
to the full extent of the law.
