About the New York Strangers Sports Association
Our Mission :
The New York Strangers Sports Associationis a Lower East Side Not-For-Profit organization established in 1998. We are committed to building mind, body and spirit through quality programs and services. In recognition of our commitment, we strive to promote our community with a safe and supportive environment for urban youth by providing them with Asian Americans adult role models. As members of New York Strangers Sports Association we pledge our loyalty to the ideals of unity, respect and community leadership.
We treat each and every individual with compassion and kindness.
We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives.
We trust our members as responsible role models and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity.
With our activities, we require youths to interact and develop both social and instructional skills.
In addition, we also strive to provide:
- a community of positive role models and peer relationships
- an opportunity to be a member of a supportive community
- a safe place for learning and teaching
- opportunities for leadership and service
- peer group support with academic and social issues
- opportunities for development in youth leadership
- a place where they can grow to be active members and
- representatives of their community
Interested in becoming a Stranger? Read the following to learn how...
The New York Strangers is always looking for new members to join our organization. The Strangers have both a Volleyball and Basketball team. So if you're a volleyball player, play basketball or do both, we'd like to hear from you. We also help the community and do cultural events as well as various fundraising events so you can take part in any of our activities once you join. By joining the organization you will still have to earn a spot on team rosters. Roster spots dependent upon performance and attendance to practices.
We're always looking for new players and athletes. If you're interested in joining the Strangers, email us at:
info@nystrangers.com
If you're interested in the New York Strangers for a community event, please email us at the same email address. We will try to organize our schedules in accordance with your event.
If you are a business and want to fund or donate to our organization. Please email us at sponsor@nystrangers.com.
- New York Strangers Sports Association
126 East 12th Street, Suite #2B
New York, NY 10003-5331
(347) 46-NYSSA