Team Kids, a pioneering force in youth development, is thrilled to
announce its recognition as a recipient of the prestigious
Partnership Impact Award by The New York Mayoral Service
Recognition Program, alongside esteemed supporter, Macquarie Group.
This accolade celebrates the transformative work that has
significantly impacted communities through the Team Kids Challenge
program.
Team Kids isn’t just a program, it’s a movement, empowering
children to be community change-makers. With a mission to change
the world, Team Kids teaches leadership, philanthropy and
entrepreneurial skills, in partnership with public safety agencies.
Through innovative youth programs, students learn empathy and
self-efficacy, and become advocates for helping those in need.
Spanning 23 years and 350,000 students across 14 U.S. cities,
Team Kids operates in schools during the academic day, alongside
on-duty police officers and firefighters, fostering mentorship,
volunteerism and collaboration. Backed by research, the Team Kids
Challenge addresses today’s unprecedented youth mental health
crisis, surrounding students with caring mentors, improving youth
perception of their value and increasing community engagement. Team
Kids builds bridges for tomorrow’s leaders, creating lasting
impact.
The Team Kids Challenge, bolstered by the support of Macquarie,
a global financial services group, stands as a beacon of youth
leadership and community service. This innovative, empirically
validated, five-week school program, facilitated by Team Kids staff
and alongside mentors from the New York City Police and Fire
Departments, empowers young individuals to effect positive change
in their communities. Students are asked to imagine having a magic
wand and to consider how they would change the world if they had
only one wish. They collectively vote on the issue they are most
passionate about addressing, then unite as a team to organize food
drives, raise money for pediatric cancer warriors, support
abandoned animals, and other volunteer efforts, fostering a culture
of service and altruism. Team Kids’ programs empower youth as
leaders to make positive changes in their schools and communities.
When children become changemakers, they improve how they view
themselves and how community leaders view youth.
“We are immensely honored to receive the Partnership Impact
Award alongside Macquarie Group,” expressed Julie Hudash, Founder
and CEO of Team Kids. “This recognition is a testament to the power
of collaboration for driving meaningful change. Together, we have
empowered countless young leaders to make a tangible difference in
their communities, fostering a spirit of compassion and service
that resonates far and wide.”
Team Kids’ in-school youth leadership programs teach kids
important skills including compassion, determination, communication
skills and the confidence to positively impact their communities.
The end result is a proven track record of instilling today’s youth
with the values, skillsets and self-assurance to become the
socially conscious leaders of tomorrow.
The long-standing engagement between Team Kids and Macquarie has
been instrumental in fostering unity, leadership, and collaboration
among students, law enforcement personnel, and community members.
The monumental contribution from Macquarie and its network was
central to this collaboration, marked by a match from the Macquarie
Group Foundation exceeding $260,000 – the largest donation in Team
Kids’ 22-year history. This generous support has enabled the
expansion and enhancement of the Team Kids Challenge, amplifying
its impact and reach within communities.
“The Macquarie Group Foundation drives social impact by
empowering its staff to get involved with community organizations
to build a better future, and we are proud to support our staff in
their work with Team Kids,” said Pritha Mittal, Macquarie Group
Foundation Regional Director – Americas. “Macquarie’s efforts and
work over the years with Team Kids has enabled the organization to
expand its footprint within New York City. We’re honored to support
their mission and enable the Team Kids Challenge to positively
impact youth nationwide.”
NYC Service, a division of the Office of the Mayor dedicated to
promoting volunteerism and service in NYC, hosts The Mayoral
Service Recognition Program—an annual citywide celebration honoring
volunteers and service members. This program recognizes endeavors
aimed at fostering a culture of service, utilizing service as a
solution to community challenges, and answering the call to serve
for the betterment of fellow New Yorkers. The esteemed Partnership
Impact Award commemorates innovative organizational and business
partnerships that join forces in service to their communities.
The Partnership Impact Award underscores the profound impact
that strategic partnerships can have on addressing societal
challenges and nurturing the next generation of leaders. By
harnessing the collective strengths of organizations like Team Kids
and Macquarie, communities can thrive and flourish, creating a
brighter future for all.
“People are our city’s most valuable resource, and when New
Yorkers act in service to others, they are able to embrace their
power as changemakers,” said City of New York Chief Service
Officer, Laura Rog. “The Mayoral Service Recognition Program is our
city’s opportunity to recognize the range of ways service shapes
healthy communities and sows safety in the lives of New Yorkers. We
are thrilled to honor the Partnership Impact Awardees, Team Kids
and Macquarie Group for going above and beyond to engage New
Yorkers in service to our city’s youth.”
For a comprehensive list of The Mayoral Service Recognition
Program winners, visit nycservice.org/msrp.
ABOUT TEAM KIDSFounded in 2001, Team Kids is a
pioneering force in youth development, dedicated to empowering
children to become changemakers in their communities. More than
just a program, Team Kids is a movement with a mission to change
the world. Through innovative youth leadership programs taught in
schools, Team Kids teaches young individuals the skills of leaders,
philanthropists, and entrepreneurs, aligning them with community
partners such as law enforcement agencies. Impacting over 350,000
students across 14 U.S. cities, Team Kids instills values, skill
sets and confidence in today’s youth to become socially conscious
leaders of tomorrow. By fostering collaboration, volunteerism, and
community engagement, Team Kids builds bridges for a brighter
future. For more information, visit teamkids.org.
ABOUT MACQUARIE GROUPMacquarie Group Limited
(Macquarie) is a global financial services group providing clients
with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth
management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity
trading, renewables development, specialist advice and access to
capital and principal investment. Founded in 1969, Macquarie
employs over 20,600 people in 34 markets. At 31 March 2024,
Macquarie had assets under management of $US611.7 billion. For
further information, visit www.macquarie.com
ABOUT THE MACQUARIE GROUP FOUNDATIONThe
Macquarie Group Foundation (Foundation) drives social impact work
for Macquarie. The Foundation supports its people, businesses and
communities to build a better future. The Foundation aims to
leverage both financial and non-financial resources to achieve the
greatest social impact possible.
In the year to 31 March 2024, the Macquarie Group Foundation,
together with Macquarie Group staff, contributed more than $A67
million to over 3,000 community organizations around the world.
Since it was established in 1985, the Foundation and Macquarie
staff have contributed more than $A641 million globally. For
further information, visit
https://www.macquarie.com/us/en/about/community.html.
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