irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $878KTraining and Education - Through our Early RAPP programming, Day One facilitates healthy relationship building trainings and violence prevention education to New Yorkers under 24. Day One has educated more than 250,000 people since our founding in 2003.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Early Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (ERAPP)
Delivers interactive, age-appropriate education in schools and community settings to prevent dating abuse among youth under 24.
Empower You(th) Leadership Program
Year-round youth development initiative that builds leadership and advocacy skills among middle and high school students, including stipend opportunities.
Legal Services
Provides free legal advocacy and support to youth affected by dating abuse and domestic violence, including assistance with orders of protection and court accompaniment.
Social Services
Offers counseling, case management, and supportive services in English and Spanish to help youth maintain safe relationships and access needed resources.
You(th) Already Know
Interactive workshops and resources designed to help youth recognize healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics and build self-advocacy skills.
Youth Voices Network
Peer network for survivors of dating abuse to share personal stories, educate others about warning signs, and direct peers to resources.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 2 activities
- Direct services for survivors of youth dating and domestic violenceProvides confidential counseling, legal support, case management, and legal advocacy to youth aged 24 and under who are survivors of dating and domestic violence, including anonymous phone consultations with attorneys and assistance with safety planning. Operates a helpline and text line for youth to access support, and accepts client referrals for legal and social services.
- Free educational resources and self-help tools for youth and educatorsOffers downloadable resources including Know Your Rights Guides (including LGBTQ+ specific content), a Stalking Log template, a self-care guide for survivors, and the "Youth to Youth" relationship journal. Also provides online quizzes and webpages on consent, reproductive justice, and self-care to support mental, emotional, and physical health.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 2 activities
- Training for adults and professionals on youth relationship abuseProvides capacity-building trainings for educators, parents, law enforcement, and social service providers to recognize risk factors for youth relationship abuse and deliver supportive responses.
- Youth violence prevention education and healthy relationship programmingDelivers preventive education on healthy relationships and dating abuse prevention to youth from kindergarten through college using interactive tools, role-plays, and curricula such as the Relationships 101 series. Programs are implemented in schools, youth programs, and foster care facilities, with a focus on recognizing controlling behaviors, consent, and gender dynamics linked to abuse.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership and peer advocacy programsRuns year-round leadership development initiatives including the Peer Leadership Institute, youth advisory board, and the Youth Voices Network, engaging approximately 75 youth annually with stipends. These programs train youth in advocacy, job skills, and public education, with survivors sharing personal experiences to reduce isolation and promote awareness of support resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.64M
Contributions & grants$4.56M98%
Program service revenue$9K0%
Investment income$24K1%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$4.29M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$3.01M
Grants paid out$82K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.71M
Cash$1.46M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.60M
Net assets$3.11M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia Rivieccio | Interim Executive Director | 35 | $161K |
| Andrew Sta Ana | Director of Legal Services | 35 | $135K |
| Natalie Rentas LCSW | Director of Survivor Services | 35 | $130K |
| Stephanie Nilva | Executive Director (FORMER) | 35 | $122K |
board members · 15
- BERYL HAROLD — DIRECTOR
- CARA EDWARDS — PAST CHAIR
- DAVID LEE — Director
- HIH SONG KIM — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER ACHILLES — DIRECTOR
- KRISTEN COLETTA — TREASURER
- KYLE SELL — DIRECTOR
- LAURA CLENNELL — DIRECTOR
- LAURA DUKESS — CHAIR
- MARJORIE BERMAN — SECRETARY
- MOUN SEO — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD CELESTIN — DIRECTOR
- TOM GUILBRIDE — DIRECTOR
- WHITLEY RICHARDS — VICE CHAIR
- WHITNEY GASTON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Partners with Amazon to facilitate client support through a wishlist of essential items.
- Church Street Station Government — Mail delivery point for Day One of New York Inc.
- Community Resources Partner — Collaborates with community organizations to connect youth with counseling, legal services, housing relocation, and school safety transfers.
- Covenant House Partner — Provides referral to 24/7 hotline and temporary housing for runaway and homeless youth
- Day One Network — Member organization operating under the Day One network focused on youth dating abuse prevention.
- Day One Network — Organization name and brand used consistently across content, indicating self-reference as a nonprofit entity.
- Day One Partner — Youth partner in efforts to end dating abuse and domestic violence.
- Future of Sex Education Partner — References Future of Sex Education as a resource for national sexuality education standards and advocacy for comprehensive education on healthy relationships and consent.
- Hidden Water Partner — Refers caregivers to Hidden Water for healing circles for individuals and families affected by child sexual abuse.
- Love is Respect Partner — Provides referral to 24/7 support for dating abuse via text, phone, and live chat
- National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline Partner — Operates 24/7 phone, text, and chat services for teens experiencing dating abuse
- Right To Be Partner — Collaborates on efforts to end street harassment through a global activist movement
- STEPS to End Family Violence Partner — Refers caregivers to STEPS to End Family Violence for free, trauma-informed therapy for children aged 0–12 who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence.
- Safe Horizon Partner — Collaborates by referring survivors of sexual assault to Safe Horizon’s 24-hour Rape Crisis/Sexual Abuse Hotline for support.
- SisterSong Partner — Collaborates with or references SisterSong's definition and framework of reproductive justice.
- StartYourRecovery.org Partner — Provides referral to substance use support resources for individuals and their networks
- Thehotline.org Partner — Offers referral to 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referrals for survivors of domestic violence
- Youth Voices Network Partner — Peer network of survivor advocates who collaborate with Day One to educate youth and support survivors of dating abuse.
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.
- Healthy Relationship Framework Educationmethodology: preventive_education_through_positive_modelingBy teaching a structured framework of healthy relationship components—such as equality, consent, communication, and boundaries—we enable early recognition of unhealthy dynamics because clear, positive models empower prevention and self-efficacy.
- Interactive and Experiential Skill Buildingmethodology: practice_based_skill_developmentBy using role-plays, interactive tools, and practice-based learning, we build practical skills for recognizing and preventing gender-based violence because active participation enhances retention, self-awareness, and behavioral change.
- Reproductive Justice and Bodily Autonomy Frameworkmethodology: reproductive_justiceBy grounding services in reproductive justice—centering bodily autonomy, the right to have or not have children, and safe parenting environments—we address structural drivers of gender-based violence because systemic inequities underlie personal and community risk.
- Trauma-Informed and Collaborative Safety Planningmethodology: trauma_informed_safety_planningBy co-creating adaptive safety plans that incorporate trusted individuals and draw on past protective behaviors, we enhance personal safety and resilience because trauma-informed, dynamic planning respects individual agency and evolving risks.
- Youth-Partnered Prevention Modelmethodology: youth_partnered_preventionBy partnering with youth in education, support services, legal advocacy, and leadership development, we prevent dating abuse and foster sustainable community change because youth involvement increases relevance, engagement, and peer-to-peer influence.