The Y's free programs and services depend on the continued generosity of our donors and community partners, including the New American's Initiative. DONATE NOW A Conversation with NYC's Newest Americans JESSICA'S STORY Country of origin? Peru Why did you leave Peru? Our family started to be extorted and threatened with death by foreign criminal organization and we had to escape the country to save our lives. Read More About Jessica MCKINLEY'S STORY Country of origin? Haiti Why did you leave Haiti? I left my home country because I needed a better life for myself, to be someone in the future. Read More About McKinley HUI LI'S STORY Country of origin? China Why did you leave China? I left my country and moved to New York because I got married, and my husband lived in the U.S. Read More About Hui Li NAGELA'S STORY Country of origin? Haiti Why did you leave Haiti? To join my sister. Read More About Nagela All Are Welcome: Celebrating New New Yorkers Make An Impact New Americans Initiative Our centers provide free trauma-informed services and learning opportunities—such as legal resources, case management, English literacy classes, citizenship preparation, and more. Learn More Support the Y The Y is New York City’s leading nonprofit community service and wellness organization. Give today to help us build strong communities and bright futures for all New Yorkers. Donate Today Uniting Ukraine Join the Y and Welcome.US in supporting displaced individuals from around the world by providing a welcoming, safe place of refuge. Learn more about becoming a sponsor. Learn More