A youth development organization, Groove With Me (GWM) is a free dance school for 360 girls in East Harlem.  It attracts and engages girls during the idle after-school hours when 90% of youth violence occurs. The program seeks to decrease teen pregnancy, truancy, crime, violence, prostitution, substance abuse, and depression.   Instilling life skills such as creativity, problem-solving, perseverance, focus, dedication, and accountability lead to success both in and out of the classroom. Our organization breaks the cycle of underachievement by creating a community, and building self-confidence, goal achievement, and self-respect necessary to make positive choices.

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Your donation can:
$17K - sponsor renting the theater for the recital
$10K - sponsor one whole class for a year
$3000 - sponsor one child to take 2 weekly classes for a year
$1000 - sponsor a teen to participate in the Teen Leadership Committee
$100 - shoes and costumes for take 2 classes

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