BrightPath Academy partners with NYC public schools and family shelters
BrightPath Academy partners with NYC public schools and family shelters to invest in the long-term success of children across neighborhoods, helping ensure every child gets a fair start and the chance to contribute to a stronger, more equitable city.
Who We Are
BrightPath Academy is a premier after-school education and enrichment program designed to give every child — including those overcoming trauma, housing instability, or learning differences — a fair, powerful start in life.
Our academy stands apart through world-class instruction, led by experts ranging from Broadway theater professionals and museum-trained artists to global musicians, elite STEM mentors, wellness coaches, and trauma-informed educators.
BrightPath Academy is proudly a minority- and women-owned organization committed to equity, inclusion, and community empowerment.
Our Mission
Our mission is to give every child regardless of background, a fair start through academics, creativity, and emotional wellness. We bring in top-tier educators, roadway talent, top level artists, global instructors, and trauma-informed specialists to help youth build confidence, heal, self-advocate, and step into their potential.
Through Social Emotional Learning, leadership training, special education inclusive supports, mindfulness, life skills, and conflict resolution development, we prepare students not just for school
but for life.
The Future We’re Building
We are entering a world where guidance, growth, and meaningful support are accessible to everyone. This is not science fiction—it is the next chapter of human potential.
We are creating the Learning and Mentorship Companion that every student deserves.
What Makes BrightPath Different
Shining a Spotlight: Exceptional Professional Talent & Opportunity
Partnerships with Industry Professionals
Embedded SEL and Confidence Building
Outcomes Aligned with NYC DOE Expectations
Our Programs
Shelter-Based Programs
On-site programming designed specifically for family shelters, providing consistency, safety, and enrichment for youth experiencing housing instability.
Shelter-Based Programs
On-site programming designed specifically for family shelters, providing consistency, safety, and enrichment for youth experiencing housing instability.
Hear From Our Community
BrightPath gave my daughter confidence I never thought possible. She’s performing on stage now and loves going to school.
Caregiver of a BrightPath student
“Our family moved three times in one year. BrightPath became the one stable place where my daughter felt safe, creative, and seen.”
Mother of a BrightPath student
“Before BrightPath, my son shut down after school. Now he can’t wait to go to drama and homework club. His teacher says he’s raising his hand in class for the first time.”
Guardian of a BrightPath student
Get Involved
Whether you’re a shelter, school, or supporter, there’s a place for you in the BrightPath community.
