Why Join FSROP? Past participants acquired,

Gained a greater understanding of themselves and community through 40 hours of free workshops;

Earned over 120 community service hours towards your high school service & elective credits;

Great experience and references for college applications & their resume;

Acquired driver’s license, learners permit (with lessons) & or State ID;

Learn basic personal accounting and money management skills;

Learned and grew in a supportive, caring and fun environment;

Receive stipend: Approximately $84 - $400 biweekly;

96% of our participants graduate from high school;

Create and implement community projects;

40 hours in Martial Arts Training;

Acquired peer leadership roles; and

Opened a bank account.

Who is a target ROP participant?

We typically enroll high school students who are freshmen and sophomores and work with them throughout their high school tenure. Participants must provide current transcript and recent report cards. Participants should be familiar with and or willing to use email (click here to open an email account if you don't have one). Resident of Bed-Stuy or another Central Brooklyn communities like; Brownsville, East NY, Bushwick, Crown Heights, and Flatbush.

What we do

We combine exciting incentives, social activities and behaviors with educational activities. Participants in the FSROP program are willing to commit at least ten hours per week towards the four values below. The FSROP curriculum consists of Four Values: Personal Development, Martial Arts, Community Service Projects, and Job Training.

Personal Development Workshop:On Saturdays participants spend two hours in workshops; themes focus on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, healthy relationships, urban community/safety, life prep, and health and wellness. (Total hours: 40)

Martial Arts: On Saturdays participants practice two hours of Urban Contemporary Jujitsu. Eighty percent of the martial arts experience involves learning how to master life, time and personal affairs. The experience builds courage, which helps participants surpass what they believe are their limitations. (Total hours: 40)

Community Service Projects: On Saturdays participants spend an additional two hours creating and implementing a community project like Community Pride Day listed under successful joint ventures above. (Total hours: 40)

Finally, each participant receives job training through the following Foot Soldiers program, and/or paid and unpaid internships. (Total hours: 120)

When
Led by a committed social college student or recent graduate the FSROP program is a high school long program that begins in September and January.

Where
FSROP sessions are held in various locations in mid-lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Participants are provided with transportation fare from all sites and a meal at every session.

How to get involved?

You may be or know a teen that's motivated by camaraderie, pleasurable experiences, and the desire to obtain a brighter future, let's eliminate teen idleness together you can start by completing the following application or call 718.684.1014 (ask to speak to the ROP Director) after 4:00PM if you have questions.

Many teens qualify for a full scholarship (not including a $100 enrollment fee) to the ROP program thanks to a grant from the New York Foundation.

1. Are you able to work outside in the cold, snow, rain, and heat?
Yes No

If no, why not?

2. Are you able to walk up to a mile a day carrying a backpack, filled with
supplies, broom, and a shovel?
Yes No

If no, why not?

3. Will your parent(s) guardian(s) be ok with you working outside in Bed-Stuy
on your own?
Yes No

If no, why not?

4. Are you willing to work in any weather conditions? (rain or snow)
Yes No

If no, why not?

5. If you get this position you will be required to participate in PR-G's
Saturday programs from 11AM - 5PM, can you participate?
Yes No

If no, why not?

6. Are you familiar with the Bed Stuy area if not can you competently
following directions?
Yes No

If no, why not?

7. Can you sweep sidewalks and take out garbage?
Yes No

If no, why not?

8. On a scale of 1 - 10 (1 being poor 10 Being perfect) where would you rate
how responsible you are and capable of following instructions?

9. Are you able and willing to shovel snow?
Yes No

If no, why not?

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upstanding character and commitment to your responsibilities.

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understand that if I am employed, false information stated in this application
shall be sufficient cause for dismissal.