Program Application

Led by City Council Member Martha Lopez in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle, the How Well Do You Know Me? Program empowers young adults to explore identity, strengthen leadership skills, and become effective advocates for change.

Over the course of seven months, participants will:

  • Take part in monthly in-person workshops on leadership, advocacy, and community engagement.
  • Join virtual check-ins between sessions to build skills and reflect as a group
  • Participate in trips, including a visit to Washington, D.C.
  • Work on a community impact initiative that addresses a real issue affecting at least one marginalized population in Westchester County. 

Eligibility

  • Open to youth ages 17–24 residing in Westchester County.
  • Commitment to attend all program sessions and trips.
  • Interest in leadership, advocacy, or community change.

 Key Program Dates

  • Program Launch: January 24, 2026
  • In-Person Meetings: First or Fourth Saturday of each month TBD (11am-2pm) from January 2026 to May 2026 at the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle 
  • Virtual Zoom Check-ins: Third Saturday of each month (11am-12pm) from January 2026 to May 2026
  • Washington, D.C. Trip: April 17 – 19, 2026
  • Program Completion & Graduation: May 16, 2026
Application Deadline 
  • January 24, 2026
  • Up to 20 candidates will be selected by January 31, 2026. 

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Basic Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Optional: Preferred name (if different from legal name)
Email Address *
Phone Number *
Home Address (Town/City/Village, State, Zip Code) *
Name of school, college or workplace (if applicable)
Emergency Contact Name  *
Emergency Contact Phone Number *
Eligibility & Commitment
Date of Birth (Must be 17 to 24 years old by October 2025).  *
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Are you available to participate in all program sessions and events from October 2025 to May 2026 (including trip to Washington, D.C.)?
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Do you have a valid passport or other documentation required to travel both domestically (within the U.S.) and internationally?  *
Short Answer Questions
Why do you want to be part of this program? (150–200 words max)
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What issue in your community matters most to you, and why? (150–200 words max)
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Describe a time you showed leadership, teamwork, or stood up for something you believed in. (150–200 words max)
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What skills, talents, or perspectives would you bring to the program? (open-ended, short answer)
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Background & Interests
Do you identify as a member of any of the following marginalized groups? (Select all that apply).  *
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What is your gender identity? *
Which of the following issues concern you the most with regard to your community? Select all that apply. If needed, use "Other" to elaborate.
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Have you participated in a leadership, advocacy, or community service program before?
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Additional Information
How did you hear about this program? *
Optional: Do you have any accessibility needs or accommodations we should be aware of?
Optional: Is there anything else you’d like us to know?
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