Youth Development
- Personal growth
- Character building
- Skill development
- Goal achievement
- Future readiness
Butler Community Center
Free Cornerstone program in the Bronx through Directions for Our Youth serving 2,000+ youth grades K-12 with high-quality programming to help become thriving, self-sufficient adults.
Directions for Our Youth, Inc. (DFOY) is a nonprofit youth development organization that provides programming in underserved areas of New York City for over 2,000 young people enrolled in grades K-12. Their mission is to engage participants as active partners in their own development as they seek to become thriving, self-sufficient adults and agents of change within their local and global communities. DFOY believes in the abilities of young people and provides high-quality comprehensive programming.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 1368 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 |
| Borough | Bronx (Morrisania/Concourse) |
| Provider | Directions For Our Youth Inc |
| Program Type | Cornerstone |
| Website | dfoy.org |
| Cost | Free |
| Ages Served | 5-18 years old (Grades K-12) |
Active Partnership
- Youth engagement
- Student voice
- Decision-making
- Leadership roles
- Ownership of growth
Comprehensive Programming
- Academic support
- Enrichment activities
- Arts programs
- Recreation
- Life skills
Community Change Agents
- Local impact
- Global awareness
- Social responsibility
- Civic engagement
- Leadership development
Butler Community Center participants engage in:
- Active Partnership: Youth are engaged as active partners in their own development, not passive recipients
- Comprehensive Services: High-quality programming across academic, social, and recreational domains
- Belief in Abilities: Staff who genuinely believe in the abilities and potential of every young person
- Self-Sufficiency Focus: Programming designed to help youth become thriving, self-sufficient adults
- Change Agent Development: Opportunities to become agents of positive change in communities
- K-12 Continuum: Services for entire school age range from kindergarten through 12th grade
- Underserved Community: Targeted programming for youth in underserved areas
- Local and Global Perspective: Activities that connect local community to broader world
- Quality Programming: Consistently high-quality services for over 2,000 youth annually
Directions For Our Youth Inc (DFOY) is a nonprofit youth development organization dedicated to serving young people in underserved NYC neighborhoods. DFOY provides comprehensive programming for over 2,000 youth in grades K-12 annually. Their philosophy centers on engaging youth as active partners in their development, believing in their abilities, and providing high-quality programming that prepares them to become thriving, self-sufficient adults and agents of change in their communities.
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Visit the Center Come to Butler Community Center at 1368 Webster Avenue to learn about programs.
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Contact DFOY Reach out to Directions For Our Youth at dfoy.org for enrollment information.
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Complete Application Fill out the Cornerstone program registration form appropriate for your child’s grade level (K-12).
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Submit Documents Provide required documentation including proof of age, address, school enrollment, and emergency contacts.
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Begin Participation Start your journey toward becoming a thriving, self-sufficient adult and community change agent!
- Completed application form
- Birth certificate or proof of age
- Proof of address
- School enrollment information
- Emergency contact information
- Medical information/allergies
- Parent/guardian identification
Joyce Kilmer Park
Large neighborhood park with playgrounds, sports facilities, and community programs.
Bronx Museum of the Arts
Contemporary art museum nearby with free admission and youth educational programs.
New York Public Library
Morrisania and Concourse branches offering books, technology, and educational resources.
Yankee Stadium
Iconic stadium nearby with baseball games, tours, and community events.
Last updated: November 25, 2025
Program details subject to change. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current offerings, schedules, and availability.