Apex for Youth

Apex for Youth Empowering underserved Asian and immigrant youth to unlock a world of possibility.
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Spring photography walk with our 9th graders 🌸Our youth used photography as a form of self-expression, exploring everyth...
06/01/2026

Spring photography walk with our 9th graders 🌸

Our youth used photography as a form of self-expression, exploring everything from close-ups of textures and action shots to portraits, reflections, and the quiet sounds.

These are the prompts they carried with them:

📸 Look Up — What do you see when you turn your gaze to the sky
📸 Look Closer — Get really close, or zoom in (texture close-up)
📸 Listen — Capture the sounds of a place in a still image
📸 Portraits — Make a portrait of a person with/without their face
📸 Action Shots — Capture intentional motion blur or freeze frames
📸 Community — Notice what might seemingly be mundane
📸 Reflections — Use mirrors, water puddles, or glass buildings to create visual echoes

We gave our youth cameras, and they showed us our community in Chinatown. ❤️As part of their year-end projects, our ment...
05/23/2026

We gave our youth cameras, and they showed us our community in Chinatown. ❤️

As part of their year-end projects, our mentor-mentee middle school pairs learned to document, create, and tell stories through photography.

Swipe to see their frames and their POV:

1. Basketball court across our office
2. Chinatown is home for our community
3. Moments around our neighborhood in Chinatown
4. Art murals around the office
5. Walking around through the eyes of a mentor-mentee pair
6. Urban paint murals
7. Street scenery around Chrystie Street
8. Where lines meet

05/21/2026

Curious what it’s like to be an Elementary volunteer with Apex?

Follow Eric’s day-in-the-life, narrated by the three youth he works with.

Twice a month, Eric shows up on Saturday mornings to work with elementary youth in a group setting, supporting hands-on workshops that foster a sense of community and belonging.

❗Right now, we’re looking for 75 more volunteers to work with our elementary youth across Brooklyn, Queens & Manhattan.

Help us reach the goal by spreading the word and applying by May 31st.

Link in bio.

05/18/2026

Here’s a special sneak peek inside , Gramercy Park’s best-kept secret, and the home of .associateboard’s newest marquee event, the Apex Summer Soirée!

Get ready for an evening of curated art, culture, and community, set within one of NYC’s most iconic spaces. We’ll have gallery viewings featuring AAPI artists, an open bar, and an exquisite menu prepared by National Arts Club Executive Chef Alex Bowman.

There is still time to get your tickets to our Apex Summer Soirée on Saturday, June 13th! We still have a volunteer rate and early-bird tickets available.

If you are interested in art, culture, and community, this one is for you. Hope to see you there!
🎨 Apex Summer Soirée
đź“Ť National Arts Club, Gramercy Park, NYC
🗓️ Saturday, June 13th
🍽️ All-inclusive: curated menu + open bar
đź”— Link in bio for tickets

When I moved to NYC post-grad, I didn’t know anyone in this community. Apex for Youth changed that.I joined the mentorin...
05/18/2026

When I moved to NYC post-grad, I didn’t know anyone in this community. Apex for Youth changed that.

I joined the mentoring program during COVID a little nervous, but i kept showing up.
Slowly, week after week, saying hi to the same familiar faces… and slowly, those hellos turned into friendships.

The kind where you plan monthly dinners, text each other spontaneously, and even book international trips together.

I genuinely could not imagine my life in this city without the people I’ve met here.

Join the Apex community of 1000+ volunteers. Apply by May 31st.
Learn more - link in bio.

05/14/2026

Making friends in NYC is harder than it looks.
But it doesn’t have to be.

Our .associateboard is a place where you can find a community through volunteering and shared activities like cookbook nights, book clubs, group runs, and more.

You’re not just giving back to Asian American youth across NYC. You’re finding your people while you do it. 🫶

If you’ve been looking for your NYC community, this is your sign. 👀

Come hang with us at our next volunteer social ⤵️

🗓️ Sunday, May 17
⏰ 1-4 PM ET
đź“Ť Wild East Brewing Co. (623 Sackett St., Brooklyn)
đź‘‹ Open to current & prospective volunteers interested in our Brooklyn programs

Can’t make it? More events at the link in bio!

“Love me, love my fart.” ❤️My dad said this all the time while I was growing up. This was his way of telling us that bel...
05/12/2026

“Love me, love my fart.” ❤️

My dad said this all the time while I was growing up. This was his way of telling us that belonging meant making room for each other’s messes, quirks, and imperfections.

No one told me to clean my room. No one needed perfect English or endless patience. We just knew each other’s hearts, and somehow, that was always enough.

That’s the energy I want to bring to Apex. A space where alumni don’t have to tidy themselves up before walking in, where the good, the bad, and the smelly are all welcome. Because when you truly belong somewhere, you get to be fearless.

Farts and all.

– Sarah Park, Alumni Program Manager at

This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re sharing the stories that made us — the memories, the lessons, and the loved ones who shaped who we are today.

Follow along all month as our community opens up about the moments.

05/10/2026

In many Asian households, “I love you” was never said out loud, but it was always there.

It sounds like “Did you eat?” and “When are you coming home?”

Happy Mother’s Day to every mom and grandma who loves loudly in her quiet way. ❤️

How does your mom show love without saying it? Tell us below 👇

Share this with the mother figures in your life.

05/06/2026

Here’s exactly how to apply to volunteer with Apex for Youth👇

✅ Don’t miss May 31st Priority Deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline might be placed on the waitlist until next year.
✅ Interview with us June–August.
âś… Pass your background check.
🎉 Come to our kick-off lunch & training.
❤️ By October, you’re officially a volunteer!

We have programs across Brooklyn, Queens & Manhattan serving youth from elementary through young adult, but we especially need volunteers in Sunset Park and Flushing right now.

Find a program that fits your needs and apply today! Link in bio.

🎉Looking to get involved in Brooklyn with ? Join the Associate board for our Volunteer Recruitment Event at !Whether you...
05/05/2026

🎉Looking to get involved in Brooklyn with ? Join the Associate board for our Volunteer Recruitment Event at !

Whether you’re exploring volunteering or ready to dive in, this is a fun way to meet fellow volunteers and learn how you can make a real impact at Apex for Youth.

🗓️ Sunday, May 17
⏰ 1-4 PM ET
đź“Ť Wild East Brewing Co. (623 Sackett St., Brooklyn)
đź‘‹ Open to current & prospective volunteers interested in our Brooklyn programs

What to Expect:
🍺 Drinks + board games to kick things off
🤝 Connect with current volunteers + Associate Board members
đź’¬ Learn about ways to get involved with Middle School Mentoring, High School Mentoring, Elementary Enrichment, and Athletics.

Come hang, ask questions, and join our community đź’›

RSVP via the link in our bio & bring a friend!

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195 Chrystie Street, #200
New York, NY
10002

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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