PROGRAMS
What We Do
The Italian American Civil Rights League, Canarsie (IACRL), inc. is a New York City non-profit, non-sectarian community based organization. For over 45 years, IACRL offers a wide range of services to the community including, cultural enrichment; recreation programs; school based programs; social service referrals; leadership opportunities; educational and employment services for youths and adults. IACRL programs provide real and positive outlets for young people and adults that will increase their chance of success by participating in activities designed to improve their self-esteem and leadership skills. These programs are designed to increase employ-ability and encourage the pursuit of higher education. The IACRL has a proven record of successfully providing quality programming and services. We are proud to boast that all of our programmatic and fiscal evaluations are outstanding!​
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Program Services Overview
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Our programs are organized into departments of youth community employment and development. As the Italian American Civil Rights League's mission statement explains, our purpose is to enhance the services of youth and families in the community and to promote neighborhood harmony, stability and quality of life.
COMPASS/SONYC
COMPASS NYC - IACRL program mission is to empower its youth, in part by supporting those skills and lessons learned during regular school hours, and in part by supplementing those areas of development not regularly provided during the school day. Especially, we seek to engage our youth in interactive, project-based learning that utilizes new and existing educational models to stimulate interests, build self-esteem, and encourage self-reliance and independent thinking. Our education initiatives furthermore center on creating enjoyable activities within safe and nurturing environments, with a focus toward positive youth development.
Work, Learn & Grow (WLG)
The Work, Learn & Grow Employment Program (W.L.G) is designed to build off of the experiences gained in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). WLG provides participants of the current SYEP year who are between the ages of 16-21 and are currently enrolled in school with paid employment opportunities for up to twenty five weeks from October to April.