What we do

One of the longest-serving youth organizations in the Parramore community, we provide a range of services to students in grades K-12, at no cost to participants.

Academic Support

Homework help, tutoring, college prep, and summer reading programs, as well as job readiness and training.

Health and Wellness

Daily meal program, along with nutrition education and fun fitness activities such as team sports, dance and karate.

Crisis intervention

Supporting our most vulnerable youth with mental health counselling and connections to community resources in times of crisis.

Our Story

In 2004, 21-year-old Shanta Barton-Stubbs saw a need to support youth in a neighborhood where violent crime, drug abuse, and homelessness are commonplace. That first summer, she started with 8 youth, $1500 of her personal savings, and a handful of used board games. Today, New Image Youth Center is a consistent presence in the lives of youth who often lack stability. Read more about how we are changing the lives of at-risk youth in Orlando.

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Hear My Story

Hear from the students themselves and how together, with New Image Youth Center, they make the community a special place.

Latest news

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Little Free Library Dedication- March 12th, 2018

March 4, 2018 by New Image

Join New Image and the Rotary eClub of Florida for the dedication of a Little Free Library! 1035 America Street Orlando, FL 32805 March 12th at 4:30pm Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs and NIYC student, Carianna, will read “There is Good inRead more about Little Free Library Dedication- March 12th, 2018[…]

Join NIYC for Battle of the Brands

March 4, 2018 by New Image

NIYC Founder Named FEA Award Winner

October 31, 2017 by New Image

Founder and Executive Director of New Image Youth Center was recently honored by the Florida Education Association’s Civil Rights Committee with the 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award. To be eligible, the nominee must have displayed a positive, widespread and/Read more about NIYC Founder Named FEA Award Winner[…]

There is GOOD in the HOOD!

There's Good in My Hood is a book that highlights how children living in poverty-stricken areas find ways to succeed and demonstrates that there is always hope, sometimes just around the corner.

NEW! There is Good in my NeighbourHOOD - This is no ordinary coloring book, but one designed to help encourage minority youth to recognize all of the successful people who are in their neighborHood.