In New York City, nearly one in five young adults aged 18–24 are out of school and out of work, facing systemic barriers that limit their ability to thrive. The OBT 2025 Fund will help reverse this trend by ensuring that over 300 young adults can be provided with life-changing job training, education, and supportive services.

Your investment tackles these challenges head-on, delivering the essentials that bring young people one step closer to self-sufficiency and long-term economic mobility.

Direct Support for Program Participants

$38,000 – Transportation Assistance: Covers MetroCards and stipends so participants can get to training, interviews, and internships reliably.
$37,000 – Food & Nutrition: Supports participants facing food insecurity with consistent access to meals and snacks during programming.
$50,000 – Clothing & Supplies: Provides clothing vouchers for attire and gear needed for daily training, interviews, and sector-based internships.

OBT 2025 Fund

Fueling Forward by Removing Barriers, Powering Access, and Strengthening Impact

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