Building Brighter Futures
Our mission is to empower parents to meaningfully engage in their children’s education, enhance educational quality, and nurture a generation of strong critical thinkers.
Our Impact
Engaging Parents
We empower parents to actively participate in their children's education and development, creating a supportive learning environment at home and beyond.
Investigating Community Issues
We explore pressing social, educational, and economic challenges faced by immigrant families, informing local leaders and community members to raise awareness and drive change.
Impactful Programs
We offer a variety of programs for both students and parents to drive impact and fulfill our mission of empowering families.
Youth Leadership
We foster the next generation of leaders by giving high schoolers opportunities to mentor peers, lead programs, and take initiative in creating positive change in their communities.
News & Research
Satellite Babies in NYC’s Chinatown: Economic, Educational, and Emotional Challenges
APPLESEED YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Appleseed is a youth-led initiative operating under the Parents Group of New York and is dedicated to fostering youth leadership and civic involvement. In close collaboration with PGNY, the Appleseed team develops and runs a range of programs and events that support immigrant families in underserved communities.
OUR PROGRAMS
Reading
In our Reading Club, student leaders mentor elementary school students through guided group sessions, book discussions, and passage analysis, helping them strengthen comprehension, expand vocabulary, and cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
Chess
Our student-led Chess Club teaches problem-solving, patience, and strategic thinking. Students learn from basic moves to advanced tactics, preparing them for competitions and life challenges.
Math Competition
Student leaders design and run our Math Competition Club, introducing elementary schoolers to advanced mathematical concepts, collaborative problem-solving, and Math Kangaroo preparation.
Policy
Our Policy Team gives high school students the opportunity to take the lead on civic engagement. They research pressing educational and economic issues, interview local political and educational leaders, and organize community outreach in South Brooklyn, advocating for meaningful change. Past projects have included research on satellite babies and proposals to dismantle the Federal Department of Education.
Education Team
High schoolers on our Education Team work with the tutoring service Yanyue Class to foster a positive learning environment for elementary and middle schoolers, boosting their academic confidence as they prepare for standardized exams.
EduTalk
With PGNY, the Appleseed team hosts EduTalk, a series of biweekly online and in-person seminars featuring professionals from a variety of fields. These sessions guide parents on supporting their children’s mental health and navigating high school and college applications.
Upcoming Events
Chess Club Season 3 (session #1)
17 Jan 2026 • 3:00pm
Reading Club Season 13 (session #1)
17 Jan 2026 • 4:00pm
Math Competition Club Season 13 (session #1)
17 Jan 2026 • 4:00pm
Chess Club Season 3 (session #2)
24 Jan 2026 • 4:00pm
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Your time and dedication can make a real difference in your child's educational journey.
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