named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
YBI NextWave
Support program for young adults ages 18–29 focused on life readiness, career direction, decision-making, and navigating independence
YBI Youth Circle
Support program for youth ages 13–17 focused on identity, confidence, self-expression, and community belonging in a safe, inclusive environment
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Development and Support Services 2 activities
- Holistic youth and young adult support servicesProvides holistic wellness and learning services to youth and young adults ages 13–29 in the Bronx, with a focus on improving mental health, stability, opportunity, and access to resources, particularly within immigrant communities.
- Youth group program for identity and belongingProvides a supportive group program for youth ages 13–17 focused on identity, confidence, self-expression, and community belonging, operating in the Bronx through community-centered engagement.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Support program for young adult life readinessOffers a structured support program for young adults ages 18–29 focused on life readiness, career direction, real-world navigation, decision-making, and future planning, with services grounded in the Bronx community.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Youth Wellness SummitOrganizes an annual Youth Wellness Summit in the Bronx to foster connection, conversation, and wellness among young people ahead of the new school year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$3K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead56%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$137
Cash$137
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$137
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +276.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- CHARMAINE GRAHAM — PRESIDENT
- CHOCIE LANE — TREASURER
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Charmaine Graham Partner — Executive Director leading the organization's programs and community engagement.
- La Voix People Partner — Collaborates with Youth Breakthrough Initiative in supporting immigrant youth.
- Lincoln Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Youth Breakthrough Initiative in supporting immigrant youth.
- NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Government — Partner organization working with Youth Breakthrough Initiative to support immigrant youth in New York City.
- The Immigrants Commission of New York & Connecticut Inc. Partner — Collaborates with Youth Breakthrough Initiative in supporting immigrant youth.
strategies · 5
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.
- Culturally Grounded and Identity-Affirming Practicemethodology: culturally_responsive_supportBy centering cultural responsiveness, lived experience, and identity affirmation, the organization builds trust and promotes development, because marginalized youth engage more deeply when they feel seen, respected, and safe.
- Individualized, Adaptive Support Deliverymethodology: individualized_supportBy rejecting standardized models and tailoring interventions to each youth’s unique needs, the organization increases relevance and effectiveness, because personal context determines what support will lead to engagement and progress.
- Integrated Wellness and Learning Modelmethodology: integrated_wellness_learningBy combining wellness and educational support within a single framework, the organization enables youth to achieve stability and long-term success, because addressing both developmental domains simultaneously creates synergistic outcomes.
- Root-Cause Intervention via Social Determinants of Healthmethodology: social-determinants-of-healthBy targeting underlying social conditions—such as housing instability, food insecurity, trauma, and systemic inequity—the organization improves mental health and life outcomes for youth, because these structural factors are primary drivers of instability.
- Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Engagementmethodology: trauma-informed_careBy applying trauma-informed principles across all interactions, the organization fosters recovery and resilience in youth, because safety, trust, and emotional regulation are foundational to effective support and growth.