named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s Choice Awards
Annual awards program where children vote for and present awards to positive role models in music, sports, film/TV, fashion, politics, and education, with recognition of teachers from the five boroughs and surrounding areas.
Children’s Sports & Fitness Expo
Annual free event engaging children in over 25 sports activities, nutrition clinics, health screenings, and live entertainment to promote healthy lifestyles and combat childhood obesity.
Six Weeks to Family Fitness Program
Adaptation of the Six Weeks to Fitness Program focused on strengthening family bonds through joint exercise, nutrition education, and meal planning activities.
Six Weeks to Fitness Podcast
Podcast hosted by founder Vince Ferguson featuring interviews with fitness and nutrition experts, doctors, athletes, and celebrities discussing healthy lifestyles and weight loss success stories.
Six Weeks to Fitness Program
Family-centered fitness initiative offering 2-3 days per week of exercise and nutrition classes via Zoom to help participants achieve fitness and weight loss goals in six weeks.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 3 activities
- Six Weeks to Fitness ProgramDelivers a structured six-week fitness initiative providing aerobic and nutrition instruction 2–3 times per week, offered in-person and virtually to adults and families across the United States, with options for subsidized or free access through grants.
- Specialty Fitness InstructionProvides diverse fitness instruction including Cardio Kickboxing, Cardio Bootcamp, Pilates, Zumba, Hip Hop dance, fencing, Track and Field, Double Dutch, hula hoop workshops, and dance academy programs for children and adults in Brooklyn.
- Virtual Fitness and Wellness ProgramOffers live and recorded virtual fitness classes multiple times per week—including body conditioning, cardio kickboxing, Zumba, yoga, and Pilates—along with nutrition coaching, peer support, progress tracking, and 24/7 access to wellness resources through an online platform.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Children's Choice AwardsFounded and operated a regional awards program allowing children in the New York tri-state area to vote for positive role models in music, sports, film/TV, fashion, politics, and education.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Children's Sports & Fitness ExpoOrganizes an annual event offering over 25 free sports activities, nutrition clinics, health screenings, and live entertainment for children, with attendance expanding from Harlem to Brooklyn and the Bronx since 2008.
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Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Nutrition and Chronic Disease Management ServicesOffers nutrition workshops, dietary counseling, and physical training focused on using diet and exercise to prevent and reverse chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, supported by federal grants and outcome tracking.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Podcast ProductionProduces the "Six Weeks to Fitness" podcast featuring expert interviews on fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles with doctors, athletes, and celebrities.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Program Evaluation and Participant TrackingConducts pre- and post-program surveys to assess the effectiveness of fitness initiatives and track participant outcomes such as weight loss and improvements in chronic conditions.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Program Outreach and VisibilityProduces videos to showcase programs and services to the public and stakeholders.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- School-Based Wellness ProgramsDelivers "Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit" programs in schools, providing group fitness and exercise activities led by certified instructors, available in-person or virtually.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Six Weeks to Family Fitness ProgramRuns a family-centered six-week program featuring twice-weekly exercise activities and weekly nutrition classes, including meal planning and preparation, to build healthy habits across generations.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Six Weeks to Fitness ChallengeConducts a citywide competition incentivizing weight and body fat loss through exercise and healthy eating, awarding cash prizes up to $1,000 to top participants.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer Engagement and SupportOrganizes volunteer committees for events, provides meals during event days, and issues community service letters for school requirements to support volunteer participation.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Walk-A-Thon for Children's HealthHosts an annual 5k walk in Prospect Park to promote physical activity among parents and children while raising funds for youth fitness programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$8K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$7K
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balance sheet
Total assets$10K
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Net assets$10K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -44.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- JOSEPH EDWARDS — DIRECTOR
- KIM LOWE — DIRECTOR
- MAXINE GORDON — DIRECTOR
- VERGIE BRANCH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- ABC-TV Partner — Long-standing sponsor and partner of the Children's Sports & Fitness Expo, providing financial support, in-kind contributions, public service announcements, and product donations.
- Brooklyn Nets Partner — Partnership formed in 2013 to promote healthy eating and exercise among children through the Brooklyn Fit initiative, featuring interactions with professional basketball players.
- Brooklyn Partnership to Drive Down Diabetes (BPD3) Partner — Partner organization through which Body Sculpt of New York receives federal grant funding to deliver fitness classes to underserved populations in Brooklyn.
- Coca Cola Foundation Funder — Funder that provided a grant to support the second Six Weeks to Fitness Challenge at Boys & Girls H.S.
- Department of Education Government — Vendor with the New York City Department of Education
- New York State Office of Substance Abuse Services Access to Recovery program Partner — State-affiliated program providing federal grant funding for Body Sculpt of New York to deliver wellness programs to individuals in recovery.
- NoCoWeb.com Partner — Website development partner that created the organization's website.
- Orvel Douglas Partner — Nutrition educator providing nutrition education in the Six Weeks to Fitness program.
- Our Children’s Foundation, Inc. Partner — Collaborated with Body Sculpt instructor Moses Sistrunk to spread fencing instruction to inner-city youth in New York City.
- Six Weeks to Fitness Network — Body Sculpt of NY operates in conjunction with the Six Weeks to Fitness platform and community.
- Zumba Instructor Network Network — Body Sculpt instructors Johanna De Jesus and Tanya Jenkins are members of the Zumba Instructor Network, connecting them to a broader fitness community.
- local area hospitals Partner — Conduct health screenings including asthma, vision, dental, BMI, and blood pressure assessments at the Expo.
strategies · 2
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.
- Family-Centered Behavior Changemethodology: family-centered_health_educationBy engaging entire families in fitness and nutrition programming, the organization promotes sustainable healthy habits across generations, because parents act as primary educators and role models in shaping children's long-term behaviors.
- Holistic Lifestyle Interventionmethodology: holistic wellnessBy combining nutrition, exercise, and motivational support into a single integrated program, the organization creates conditions for lasting lifestyle change, because sustainable health behaviors emerge from addressing physical, educational, and psychological dimensions together.