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.
EduTalk
We hold regular seminars with professionalsabout various topics related to education to help families make better choices for their children's education.
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
Saturday Tutoring
Our Saturday Tutoring Clubs allow our volunteers to teach chess, English, or math to elementary school students. They engage with students and their parents to develop students’ interests and skills in these areas, gaining valuable experience along the way.
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.
Policy
Our Policy Team allows students 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.
Operations Team
Our Operations Team manages the different teams within Appleseed, helping members develop important organization, leadership, and teamwork abilities. They work closely with the Executive Team to plan and lead events, organize classes and seminars, and control Appleseed’s operations.
Upcoming Events
Chess Club Season 4 (session #1)
11 Jul 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:00PM
Reading Club Season 14 (session #1)
11 Jul 2026 • 4:00pm - 5:00PM
Math Competition Club Season 14 (session #1)
11 Jul 2026 • 4:00pm - 5:00PM
Chess Club Season 4 (session #2)
11 Jul 2026 • 3:00PM - 4:00pm
