What they call their work
What they do
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Youth and Community Fencing Programs 2 activities
- After-school and weekend youth development programProvides structured after-school and weekend programs from September through June that integrate academic tutoring, physical activity, and fencing instruction for youth in Rockland and Westchester County, New York.
- Fencing scholarship programOffers scholarships covering fencing training and travel to competitions for youth participants, guided by an Olympian instructor.
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Who runs it
- ALEX ACEVEDO — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVE BASSOUNI — BOARD MEMBER
- ED RABOWSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- RONALD MCGRATH — BOARD MEMBER
- VIDA SAMUEL — SEC BOARD ME
How they approach the work
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- Fencing and Mentorship for Youth Developmentmethodology: fencing_and_mentorship_for_youth_developmentBy using fencing and mentorship from an Olympian as an engaging entry point, the organization fosters youth participation in academic support and increases aspirations for higher education, because structured, high-expectation activities combined with role model influence strengthen motivation and self-efficacy.