Testimonials

Amari is the type of student who knows the value of hard work and he understands that success only comes through a great amount of effort. From our conversations, I know Amari is serious about film production and acting.
— Amanda Porter, Teacher, FDR High School, Brooklyn
He collaborated on the weekly program newsletters and helped out a great deal with the Portfolio Night event that marked the end of the 2019 term. For the event, Amari was one of two teens to speak on stage about their experience with the program. As a public speaker he was confident, personable, and was able to hold the attention of the audience. In addition, he produced a short film for the event that detailed his experience as an intern by showing a “day in the life.” The film was witty, entertaining, informative, and artistically impressive. The audience thoroughly enjoyed it.
— Michele Barber-Perry, Marketing & Communications Director, West Side YMCA