When Johanna moved to the Bronx from Peru as a young girl, her biggest obstacle was learning English. Now, as a young mother of three boys in the South Bronx, there are greater challenges to deal with, such as finances … Read More

“Every Monday, Josh would meet with the summer youth workers and share his faith about how Jesus changed his life.” Jeefry’s life was impacted by the words and testimonies he heard last summer and ever since he became a Christ … Read More

Thirteen year old Annabella is excited that she will be attending high school in Manhattan in the fall.  Since being accepted by the school, she recently participated in an open house there with her family.  “It’s very nice.” She was born in the Bronx … Read More

Kenneth is in many ways a typical fifth grader. He is ten years old, but is quick to point out that he will be eleven in a month. His favorite subject at school is math, favorite food is pizza and … Read More

“God replied to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.’” —Exodus 3:14 HCSB   When asked who He was, God didn’t need any other … Read More

Thanks for helping with Graffiti 2’s Week of Giving! Below are downloadable resources to help you as you help us!   Box Card Fundraiser–An easy way for individuals to raise donations for Graffiti 2 from friends and family.   Spirit … Read More

Try out G2’s new way to give! It’s easy. Text “give” to 347-282-2612. A text response will send you a link to create your profile and make a donation. Save G2’s Text2Give number in your contacts. Future donations can be … Read More

In the fall of 2016, I was considering the question: “What innovative solution has Graffiti 2 applied to a persistent challenge?” The source of the question was a grant application from the National Literacy Directory. The persistent challenges of our … Read More

Upside Down Principles from Upside Down Life on Vimeo. Interested in turning the world upside down? Come spend a summer with Graffiti 2 in the Bronx, where you might be turned upside down, but leave realizing you are right-side up. Upside … Read More

On Sept. 8 NYC students went back to school, and Graffiti 2 held our annual School Supply Sale. Eighty-five families purchased supplies for over 200 children and teens. Although the cost of these materials for the families is negligible, the … Read More