Community Advocacy Program

Community Advocacy Program GDS youth advocacy campaign to ensure the continuation, utilization, and creation of community programs. Growth and Development Services Inc.

The Community Advocacy Program ensures the continuation, utilization, and creation of supportive therapeutic, educational and recreational services. (GDS) fosters linkages with schools, community-based agencies, and public officials to help advocate for at-risk youth and families and create social change. Participants engage in activism training which promotes a strong sense of self and teaches critical skills needed to advocate for themselves and others.

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03/27/2026

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Participating in the Blue Zones Challenge with CaringKind and members of my Older Adult Centers was an eye-opening and truly rewarding experience. Being part of the Blue Zone Diet pilot allowed me to explore evidence-based practices from cultures around the world—places where people not only live ...

11/10/2025

On November 8th GDS turned 29! 29 years of providing services and programs to our communities, helping youth, elders and families to Reach their Potential! Join GDS and make an impact! You can learn more on how to get involved and/or donate at www.excelgds.org 🎉 🥳

10/31/2025
10/17/2025

Reclaim the NYC Armory for youth and our community!

In 2002, GDS built our raw space in the NYC Fort Washington Avenue Armory.
10/17/2025

In 2002, GDS built our raw space in the NYC Fort Washington Avenue Armory.

10/17/2025
10/17/2025

The reckonings that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City around racial justice and other forms of inequity have bypassed the city’s Community Board system — an outdate…

08/16/2025

NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit Mayor Eric Adams NYC Human Resources Administration NYC Department of Homeless Services
www.change.org/reclaimarmory168

Address

216 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY
10032

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(212) 740-7040

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