PASE Network News

Decolonizing Wealth Project is launching the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) – a culturally affirming initiative focused on expanding access to community-based mental health care for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 12-24. In addition to supporting community-based programs and partnerships, YMHF will also fund work to shift narratives around care and programs that offer culturally grounded healing experiences that center the unique needs and strengths of marginalized youth living at the intersections. The funding will prioritize three areas: 1) community-based programs, 2) cultural-based healing, and 3) advocacy and awareness campaigns. Learn more about the opportunity and the application process on their website, where you can also register for upcoming info sessions on June 3, 2025 and June 24, 2025. Applications are due on July 10, 2025 and can be submitted electronically. 

School-based educators and youth development professionals: looking for new ways to build connection and student engagement in your school community? Narrative 4 has just opened applications to their National Schools Network, a fully-funded program designed to strengthen engagement and relationships in classrooms. This is your chance to join Narrative 4’s National Schools Network fall 2025 cohort,️ a semester-long program that equips schools and educators across the U.S. with easy-to-use tools and classroom-ready resources to foster connection, nurture positive relationships, and build community via storytelling and the arts. Learn more on the Narrative 4 website, and signup by August 8, 2025.

Chess In The Schools is seeking partners to pilot their updated and expanded professional learning program, which focuses on chess learning and social-emotional learning. In total, the program lasts 15 hours and the timing can be tailored to the needs of the partner. Participants and partnering organizations would be asked to provide feedback to help guide the future of the program. Interested organizations should reach out to rboocock@chessintheschools.org and cmorales@chessintheschools.org. 

PASE has teamed up with Communities Speak to ensure that all New Yorkers have a voice and influence in city government. Communities Speak is collecting information through a survey on the experiences of you and your community, and how our city can better address your needs. The information will be shared with all New Yorkers, New York City officials, and community-based organizations to build awareness and help shape policy agendas. This survey aims to understand what our communities need to thrive and capture your unique experiences as New Yorkers, so please share with your friends, families, and neighbors. You can take the survey online: it should take less than 15 minutes and is completely anonymous. Please visit the Communities Speak website to learn more about the project.