GENERAL

CITY AT PEACE. You know what we do. If you want to audition, click here. If you want to donate, click here. If you just want to get involved, click here.

DoSomething.org. Using the power of online to get teens to do good stuff offline. A place to shop around for a cause that fires you up. Learn about causes that matter and take action!

Global Action Project. Works with young people most affected by injustice to build the knowledge, tools, and relationships needed to create media for community power, cultural expression, and political change.

GLOBAL ISSUES (Child Soldiers, Poverty, AIDS Crisis, Healthcare)

FACE AIDS. A joint project with Partners in Health that works with students in schools to increase global health equality.

Touch Foundation. Provides training and other resources to doctors and hospitals in Tanzania while building awareness here about access to healthcare.

Oxfam. International relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger and injustice.

Invisible Children.Spread the word about child soldiers and work with a vast network of young people around the world working to provide aid and education to youth affected by war in Uganda.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Transform America. Empowers communities to create and sustain social justice movements for positive change by bringing together students, non-profit, for-profit and community organizations.

Witness. Uses video to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations while allowing people to transform personal stories of abuse into powerful tools for justice, promoting public engagement and policy change.

Make the Road New York. Promotes economic justice, equity and opportunity for all New Yorkers through community and electoral organizing, strategic policy advocacy, leadership development, youth and adult education, and high quality legal and support services.

VIOLENCE

Center for Anti Violence Education. Works with women, LGBT people, teens, children, and other communities especially affected by violence to help them heal from, prevent and counter violence to create a peaceful community.

Teen RAPP (Relationship Abuse Prevention Program. Youth working to educate their peers on healthy dating relationships.

LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) ISSUES

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). Promotes understanding and acceptance, and advances equality in the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories and holding the media accountable for the words and images they present.

International Gay &Lesbian Human Rights Commission. An international organization dedicated to human rights advocacy on behalf of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Ali Forney Center. Offers recreational activities, support groups,counseling, and medical services for LGBT homeless youth.

Audre Lorde Project. Programs for LGBT people of color, plus summer youth program.

Bronx Community Pride Center. Provides direct social services, cultural sensitivity trainings, community education and a home to promote the health, education, social growth and well-being of the Bronx LGBT community.

FIERCE. An organization building the leadership and power of LGBTQ youth of color in New York City. FIERCE develops politically conscious leaders who are invested in improving themselves and their communities through youth-led campaigns, leadership development programs, and cultural expression through arts and media.

The Trevor Project. Established to promote acceptance for LGBTQ youth and to aid in crisis and suicide prevention among that group. Workshops and training to equip youth with the tools to be able to recognize the warning signs of depression and suicide among their peers as well as to identify the most effective ways to respond to those warning signs in a way that keeps young people safe.

GENDER EQUALITY / WOMEN’S ISSUES

National Organization for Women (NOW). Works to promote reproductive health, achieve economic empowerment, and end discrimination and violence against women through public education, grassroots organizing, lobbying, action and advocacy.

TEEN PREGNANCY / SEX EDUCATION / HEALTH ISSUES

Planned Parenthood. Delivers sex education and information to millions of women, men and young people worldwide, while advocating for sex education and health care rights.

Latino Youth in Action. Leadership training for Latino youth to fight the spread of HIV.

EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY

Educational Alliance. Offers a wide range of programs that integrate education, social services, arts and recreation throughout Downtown Manhattan to help break the cycle of poverty for low income children and families.

POVERTY & HOMELESSNESS

Homes for the Homeless. Provides homeless families with opportunities and support to move out of the shelter and live independently.

Broadway Community Inc.. Provides emergency food, clothing, shelter and life-skills to people in need.

Tuesday/Thursday After School Cast

School and open auditions are happening NOW!

WHEN: You only need to attend one of the audition dates below. In order to be considered, you must attend the entire 2 hour audition.

• SATURDAY May 15th,11:30am sharp until 1:30pm
• SATURDAY May 29th, 11:30am sharp until 1:30pm
• SATURDAY June 5th, 11:30am sharp until 1:30pm
• SATURDAY June 12th, 11:30am sharp until 1:30pm

WHERE: Fulton Community Center (119 9th Avenue btwn 17th and 18th Streets)
Closest train: L or A/C/E train to 14th Street, or 1 train to 18th Street

WHO SHOULD COME: Any young person, ages 13-19. No performance experience is required, and participants are selected only on the basis of desire to make change in their lives and their communities.

WHAT TO PREPARE: Nothing! Auditions are held in a group setting, and are not based on talent. Be sure to come in comfortable clothing.

**To request a special audition for your school or organization, please e-mail Elizabeth Howard, Artistic Director at elizabeth@cpnational.org.

Saturday Cast

School and open auditions held in August and September 2010 (Enrollment for current program is closed.)

Monday/Wednesday After School Cast for Youth in Foster Care

Agency and Open Auditions held in February, 2011

To request a special audition for your school or organization, fill out the Audition Request Form. To be added to our Audition Updates e-mail list, click here. You can also follow us on Twitter!

Tuesday/Thursday After School Cast

School and open auditions are happening NOW!

WHEN: You only need to attend one of the audition dates below. In order to be considered, you must attend the entire 2 hour audition.

• SATURDAY May 15th,11:30am sharp until 1:30pm
• SATURDAY May 29th, 11:30am sharp until 1:30pm
• SATURDAY June 5th, 11:30am sharp until 1:30pm
• SATURDAY June 12th, 11:30am sharp until 1:30pm

WHERE: Fulton Community Center (119 9th Avenue btwn 17th and 18th Streets)
Closest train: L or A/C/E train to 14th Street, or 1 train to 18th Street

WHO SHOULD COME: Any young person, ages 13-19. No performance experience is required, and participants are selected only on the basis of desire to make change in their lives and their communities.

WHAT TO PREPARE: Nothing! Auditions are held in a group setting, and are not based on talent. Be sure to come in comfortable clothing.

**To request a special audition for your school or organization, please e-mail Elizabeth Howard, Artistic Director at elizabeth@cpnational.org.

Saturday Cast

School and open auditions held in August and September 2010 (Enrollment for current program is closed.)

Monday/Wednesday After School Cast for Youth in Foster Care

Agency and Open Auditions held in February, 2011

To request a special audition for your school or organization, fill out the Audition Request Form. To be added to our Audition Updates e-mail list, click here. You can also follow us on Twitter!

“FACE IT”

May 5 - 8, 2010 @ 7:30pm

Performed at El Teatro at El Museo del Barrio

About The Show

Facebook famous Miranda and her older brother Brandon, a young journalist sent on his first assignment to cover the international scene, lead us on a virtual trip around the world. As Brandon discovers the harsh realities facing the world, Miranda begins to face her own isolation and the disillusionment it brings as she watches her friends confront the pressures of poverty, family secrets, falling in love, and abuse. In a world of ever more technological advance, the characters find they have fewer and fewer people to turn to. Will they stop running from the challenges in their lives? Will they find the courage to turn around and face what stands in their way?

Audience Feedback

Well acted, honest.
Reminds me of the resiliency of kids.
We need this program in schools!
It made me think of how people can change the world for the better.
This was very touching and made me realize to be myself.
All of the cast members brought different emotions. The communication in this play made me have love for every person around.
SO Impressive!!! I can tell how much hard work went into this work of art.
The play was AMAZING!!!
Awesome. Powerful. Thransforming
Touched me deeply.
Thank you!
I cried my contact lense out!
Totally wonderful. I think this project is fantastic.Fantastic, Inspiring! Roller-coaster of emotion.
Yay for the gay story! Right on - and bold! Thank
I was here with my Grandma and she LOVED IT!
GENIUS!
Each story had a powerful impact on what teens go through today.
I had fun!
Opened my eyes
Gave me hope!
It was so real and emotional!

Homeless Services & Runaways

Pregnancy

Health

Substance and Alcohol Abuse

Sexual and Domestic Violence

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Questioning

Homeless Services & Runaways

Covenant House
1-800-999-9999 460 West 41st Street at 10th Ave. Emergency shelter for youth, crisis care, counseling, clothing and 24 hour hotline. Ages 21 and under.

National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-621-4000 24 hours. Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance to runaways. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Also relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with, parents at request.

Pregnancy

Planned Parenthood
1-212-965-7000 call Mon-Fri 8am- 8pm or Saturdays 8am-4pm to make an appointment at one of their health centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn or the Bronx. Birth control, pregnancy testing, GYN care, STD screening and HIV testing. For people of all ages.

Pregnancy Helpline
1-888-672-2296

Health

Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center
1-212-423-3000; Emergencies
1-212-423-2999 312 East 94th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Confidential HIV/AIDS services, general medical care and counseling. Ages 10-21.

Ryan Community Health Center
1-212-316-8368 or 1-212-396-7912 110 West 97th Street. Free and confidential clinic. Offers physicals, pregnancy tests and birth control, STD screening, HIV testing and treatment, TB testing, counseling, free condoms and referrals. Ages 13-24. For questions about HIV and AIDS call: 1-800-243-7692 For questions about Sex and Sexual Health call: 1-212-965-7015

The Door
The Door offers young people ages 12-21 comprehensive educational, health, nutritional and counseling programs, as well as legal services for young people in need of civil legal representation. In order to use any Door services, a young person must become a member. Membership is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. To schedule a membership appointment call (212) 941-9090 ext. 3200.

Health Questions Hotline
1-888-711-TEEN or 1-888-711 8336

Eating Disorders Hotline
1-847-831-3438

Self Injuries Hotline
1-800-DON’T-CUT or 1-800-366- 8288

AIDS/STD Hotline
1-800-342-2437(English) 1-800-227-8922 (English/Spanish)

Substance and Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol and Drug Hotline
1-800-527-5344

Help Hotline for those who live with Alcoholics
1-888-4AL-ANON or 1-888-425-2666

Marijuana Anonymous Hotline
1-800-766-6779

Sexual and Domestic Violence

RAINN
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Hotline for victims of Sexual Assault. Will re-direct call to local rape crisis center nearest to caller. 24 Hours.

Safe Horizon
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.621.HOPE (4673) Crime Victims Hotline: 866.689.HELP
Rape, Sexual Assault & Incest Hotline: 212.227.3000 TDD phone number for all hotlines: 866.604.5350

Day One NY
Teen dating abuse and domestic violence through community education, legal advocacy, supportive services and leadership development. Teen Date Rape Crisis - helpline for young victims of dating abuse toll-free 1 800.214.4150.

Domestic Violence Hotline
1866-331-9474 or 1800 799 7255

Child Abuse Hotline
1800 - 422-4453

Lesbian, Gay, BiSexual, Transgender, Questioning

NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP)
AVP serves lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and HIV-positive victims of violence, and others affected by violence, by providing free and confidential services enabling them to regain their sense of control, identify and evaluate their options, and assert their rights. Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support is available in both English and Spanish. All calls are confidential, and callers can remain anonymous.
The AVP hotline: (212) 714-1141

The YES Center
1-212-620-7310 Offers a free and confidential support services, leadership training, discussion groups, creative workshops, and social activities to GLBT youth between the ages of 13-21 in an alcohol and drug free environment.

The Trevor Project
1-800-850-8078 Suicide prevention for gay, lesbian, bi or questioning youth. 24 Hours.

New Neutral Zone
1-646-679-1943 12 East 33rd Street and Madison, 10th Floor. Drop -in center for LGBT youth and straight allies ages 16-22.

ACQC
1-718-896-2500 97-45 Queens Blvd. Suite 1220. Weekly support group for LGBT youth at Aids Center of Queens County. Ask for Jenna Gibbs.

Fierce
1-646-336-6789 437 West 16th Street at 10th Avenue, lower level. Community organization and advocacy for LGBT youth of color.

• General Non-profit management
• Program Management
• Youth Development / Artistic
• Video Editing

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information or to apply, e-mail the following to kellyc@cpnational.org:

• a cover letter stating your qualifications, why you’re interested in City at Peace, and which internship (from the four listed above) you’re interested in
• current resume including work experience, volunteering, and education

Make A Difference And Learn Something!

Internships are tailored to the schedule, experience level, and career goals of qualified applicants. All positions are unpaid and must be connected to an internship course at your university.

Youth ages 13 to 19 who are interested in working with forty teenagers from all over New York City to build a “CITY AT PEACE.” **Participants are not chosen based on performance skills or talent - No prior performing experience is necessary, whatsoever.**

Upcoming Auditions:

City at Peace-New York is holding auditions for its Tuesday/Thursday After School program in the coming weeks. Below is a list of upcoming open group auditions. If you are a young person between the ages of 13 and 19, and would like to audition for this program, simply show up to one of the following auditions.

Saturday, May 2, 11:30am to 1:30pm @ East Side Community High School
Saturday, May 9, 11:30am to 1:30pm @ East Side Community High School
Saturday, May 16, 11:30am to 1:30pm @ East Side Community High School
Download an informational flier (PDF) for these three auditions!

Auditions are non-talent-based and include dancing, singing, and acting exercises in a group setting. There is no need to prepare anything. Please dress comfortably!

To secure an audition at your school or youth-serving organization:

Fill out this Audition Request Form.

• Homelessness among LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Questioning) Teenagers –
  Sunday, March 22 from 3:00pm - 5:30pm in Washington Square Park (East side of the park)
• Comprehensive Sex Education –
  Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in front of City Hall
• Gang Recruitment –
  Saturday, March 28 – in front of the Brooklyn Museum (time TBA)

Previous Community Action Projects have included the following:

Domestic Violence: Participants were challenged to take a silent train ride to raise awareness about different kinds of abuse (emotional, verbal, sexual, financial). Team members rode the Q train through Manhattan wearing signs describing abuse and giving resources for victims. While in each train car, one participant read a poem she’d written about abuse.

Foster Care: Participants were challenged to create a public art piece using baby dolls and teddy bears to represent various statistics about youth and adults who have lived in New York City’s foster care system. The group collected 100 stuffed animals, x’d out their faces with black tape, and taped statistics to their chests. They positioned them all around the statue in Columbus Circle and handed out pamphlets to people as they walked through, with the purpose of raising awareness around the challenges that face young people who are “x’d out” of society because of their situation.

Sexual Abuse: The Sexual Abuse team set up in Harold Square, where they each wore a white shirt and asked people to write one thought about sexual abuse or the name of a person they knew who was a victim on a colorful paper hand. They then pinned those hands to their shirts. Each person who participated received a pamphlet created by the group that gave statistics about sexual abuse as well as hotlines and support groups.

• Receive 15% off all purchases during event hours
• Take advantage of after-hours shopping 8:00 – 9:00pm for event guests only
• Watch an exclusive men’s and women’s trunk show
• Save on discounted men’s made-to-order fittings
• Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine catered by Saks Fifth Avenue, plus a chocolate tasting station and liqueur tasting station by Voyant Chai
• Experience complimentary mini- manicures, hair blow-outs, and make-overs
• Bid on silent auction items