named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Learning Program
Offers real estate and stock market education for adults
Educational Enrichment
Offers after-school tutoring, STEM, arts, piano, dance, Zumba, swimming, and peer mediation programs
Experiential Learning
Organizes field trips to NASA, the White House, Liberty Bell, and the United Nations
Food Pantry
Distributes food to families in need in Westbury, NY, operating for over 11 years
International School Partnership
Supports a school in Thomassique, Haiti, providing tuition-free education and meals for 290 children
Leadership Development
Provides scholarships, high school programs, and career-building initiatives for youth
Teen and Parent Services
Runs workshops on teen pregnancy prevention, parenting skills, and family communication
Youth & Family Counseling
Provides mental health support, anger management, relationship counseling, substance abuse advocacy, and family services
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual "Light on Youth" community eventOrganizes an annual open house celebration showcasing student work and program activities, providing parents and community members with opportunities to engage with youth program outcomes.
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Vocational Sewing and Tailoring Training 1 activity
- Offers vocational training through Espoir Hair AcademyLaunches and operates the Espoir Hair Academy to provide vocational training in hair care and styling, using practice mannequins and live models to teach technical skills as part of youth empowerment programming.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operates youth programs in Westbury, NYProvides educational, social, and enrichment services to youth in Westbury, New York, with a focus on building self-confidence, creativity, and foundational career skills through hands-on training and structured programming.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Provides a learning environment based on emerging child development practicesIntegrates current child development research and practices into its youth programming to support holistic development.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Provides food pantry services in Westbury and across Long IslandDistributes food to individuals and families in need through pantry programs, including long-term community food assistance in Westbury and partnerships across Long Island; distributed over 2.5 million pounds of food to 64,046 individuals in recent reporting.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provides scholarships to youth participantsAwards scholarships to youth involved in programs, including recipients such as Bastian Arriara, Jayden Merino, Diego Monroy, and Guerthendrick Julien in 2025 and 2026.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Supports tuition-free education and meals for children in Thomassique, HaitiOperates a program supporting a school in Thomassique, Haiti, providing tuition-free education and meals to 290 children annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$209K
Contributions & grants$209K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$210K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash$41K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$87K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- DR SAMARTH JOSEPH — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- BurgherGray LLP Partner — Board member Gopal M. Burgher is Managing Partner, suggesting legal or advisory support capacity.
- COJEP International Partner — Recognized Ambassador Dr. Hugues Sanon, Representative of COJEP International at the United Nations, as a global peace advocate.
- City University of New York (CUNY) Partner — Collaborates with CUNY community college students through a NASA MUREP grant co-led by board member Dr. Sean Semper.
- Federation of World Peace and Love Partner — Honored Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, President of the Federation of World Peace and Love, as a global peace advocate.
- Godard Space Flight Center Partner — Board member Dr. Sean Semper is employed as a Senior Aerospace Engineer and leads educational outreach efforts connecting youth programs with NASA initiatives.
- Hofstra University Partner — Board member Dr. Estelle Weinstein is a Special Full Professor in the Department of Health Professions and Kinesiology, indicating academic affiliation.
- Infini GEO Partner — Designed and built the website for Espoir Youth Programs.
- Lower Manhattan Development Corporation Government — Former employer of board member Dr. Clarence Wilson Jr., indicating prior institutional relationship.
- Manahaim SDA Church Partner — Collaborates with Espoir Youth Programs to operate a food pantry and distribute food.
- New York City Department of Social Services – Human Resources Administration Government — Board member Dr. Clarence Wilson Jr. is employed as Deputy Director – Special Audit Projects, indicating institutional connection.
- New York City Police Department Government — Former employer of board member Dr. Clarence Wilson Jr., suggesting professional ties.
- SUNY Fredonia Network — Alma mater of both founder Dr. Samarth Joseph and board member Gopal M. Burgher, and referenced in connection with McNair Scholars program involvement.
- University at Buffalo Network — Institution where founder Dr. Samarth Joseph earned her Ph.D. and was affiliated with the McNair Scholars program.
- Volunteers of America – Greater New York Partner — Former employer of board member Dr. Clarence Wilson Jr., indicating prior organizational affiliation.
- local churches near its base in Long Island, NY Partner — Collaborates with local churches to feed the less fortunate and provide basic community needs.
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.
- Education as a Transformative Pathwaymethodology: education_as_pathwayBy providing educational services and scholarships to disadvantaged youth, we produce long-term upward mobility because education is a proven catalyst for breaking cycles of disadvantage and generating ripple effects in communities.
- Experiential and Context-Adaptive Learningmethodology: experiential_learningBy using hands-on vocational training, field trips to institutions, and adapting programs to local contexts, we produce deeper youth engagement and skill retention because learning is most effective when it is experiential and culturally relevant.
- Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: holistic youth developmentBy integrating extended learning time, vocational training, mental and physical health support, and community engagement, we produce more resilient and self-efficacious youth because development thrives in multi-dimensional, supportive ecosystems.