named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Light My Way ~ Career Day Program
Yearly one-on-one interviews with elementary students to identify their interests, followed by exposure to two of 25 featured careers; students meet 14 career presenters by 5th grade through a structured, choice-based model.
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What they do
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Career education programs for elementary studentsProvides career exploration for elementary students through a structured program involving seven yearly interviews and connections with 14 career presenters by 5th grade, exposing children to diverse career possibilities. The program has connected hundreds of children in the South Bronx with professionals across various fields.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer-led career presentations for childrenCoordinates career presentations by volunteers who speak to groups of children for 40 minutes each, requiring a total time commitment of approximately 2.5 hours per volunteer, as part of its career education initiative.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants$42K100%
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Total expenses$38K
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Total assets$15K
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Net assets$15K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +131.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JUDITH COHEN — SECRETARY, DIRECTOR
- LINDA MARKS KATZ — PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
- RICHARD B KATZ — TREASURER, DIRECTOR
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Who they work with
- Catholic Charities Partner — Raisa Frias actively participates in community activities sponsored by Catholic Charities.
- South Bronx community Partner — Local community served through career exposure programs for elementary school children
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Aspiration-Based Learning 90 orgsmethodology: aspiration-based learningBy demonstrating the real-world relevance of academics through future-oriented career exposure, the organization increases student motivation and school engagement, because students are more invested when learning is tied to personal career aspirations.shared approach: Experiential Learning Integration →
- Individualized Career Exploration 90 orgsmethodology: individualized career_explorationBy conducting personalized interviews with students to identify their interests and connect them to relevant careers, the organization fosters meaningful career exploration and helps students envision a future aligned with their aspirations, because personalization increases relevance and engagement.shared approach: Experiential Learning Integration →
- Career Exposure Through Role Modeling 25 orgsmethodology: inspirational role modelingBy connecting children with passionate professionals who serve as inspirational role models, the organization broadens career awareness and builds student confidence, because direct exposure to engaged mentors makes diverse careers feel attainable.shared approach: Role Model Exposure →