about us

Youth ECHO is a project of the Red Hook Community Justice Center. We are funded by the Independence Community Foundation, the New York City Council, American Eagle Outfitters Foundation, and the New York University Social Venture Fund.

Our partners for our 2009 campaign include:
Archie Bell II, Art Director at Arnold Worldwide
Todd N. Triplett, Founder and CEO of Free DMC and Parks-Hall
Wylie Kain at Taxi NY

Our partners for our 2008 campaign included:
Archie Bell, II, Art Director, Arnold Worldwide
Interference, Inc., who helped us design our campaign
826NYC, who helped us make our documentary, Knock the Hustle: The New Movement.

We are located at:
Red Hook Community Justice Center
88 Visitation Place
Brooklyn, NY 11231


 

Youth ECHO Program Leaders

 

Elise White
Program Manager
(718) 923-8219
ewhite@courtinnovation.org

 

Samara Rivera
Youth ECHO Associate
(718) 923-8274
srivera@courts.state.ny.us

   

  Youth ECHO 2008-2009 Members
  Jazmyn
My name is Jazmyn. I am 14 years old. B-day is January 20th all day--the day of Obama's inauguration! Born and raised in Red Hook. Hope to be a fashion designer or a basketball player in the near future. I want to go to Spellman College and succeed.

  Nellis

  Quinisha
My name is Quinisha aka Nisha but most people call me "Dimplez"; but David calls me (Quinch B). I'm 14 years old; I'm currently attending Global Studies High School. My favorite things to do are eat, sleep, have fun, and text. I live in Red Hook in (The Front); When I grow up I want so be a star, I want to be in movies, I want to see the world, Drive nice cars, I want to have groupies. I am apart of Youth ECHO because I want to make a change in my community.

  AJ

 

David
Wutz up my name is David. I live in Red Hook. I’m a Scorpio. I chill in Coffey Park in the summer. I play basketball and I joined Youth ECHO because it keeps me off the streets. I love money and girls too. I’m out…..FREE ROCKY!!

  Kiki
My name is Essence but I go by Kiki. I'm 14, birthday is Dec.20. I go to Global Studies. That school is mad wack and its mad birds in there. Well I like chilling, texting, Myspace, and dancing. Most people say I am a mean person but I highly doubt that, they only say that cuz they don't know me. I also love my MDL'z... I goes hard for dem females MDL you already Sno! Okay bye now.

  Paul
Wus Sup…. My name is Paul. I live in Red Hook and I'm old enough. I like sports when I'm not flying. Love doing new things. Love getting fly. I work in Youth ECHO, trying to learn and teach ppl about dropping out of school. Keep it 5moove!

  Tashauna
Wats up, my name is Tashauna I'm 14 years old, I live in Red Hook but I'm from Coney Island. My favorite thing to do is dance. I'm a nice, sweet, and kind person. I'm easy to get along with and I like to chill with my friends and go places outside of Red Hook to have fun. I live on the Dice and I like meeting new people.

  Quwan
Wats good my name is Quwan aka Q and I love playing basketball. I am 13 years old. I like Youth ECHO because I learned a lot of stuff and by the way...ICE!!

  Justina
Justina would be my name and I am 13 years old. I live in Red Hook with my family. I sing and dance to forget the madness around me. I smile and laugh but that’s just a picture I put up for people to see while on the inside I cry, scream and fight my surroundings. My mother is always there for me, pushing me to do great things with my voice. I see myself as the new version of her and I thank my mommy for that.

 

Dominick
My name is Dominick and I just recently turned 17 in December. I moved to Brooklyn 5 years ago from California and I was immediately attracted to the environment in Red Hook. I heard about Youth ECHO from a friend and thought it would be a good idea to sign up and help out the community. My favorite hobbies are: Skateboarding, cooking, and kicking it with my homies in the park. I'm overall a nice guy and very motivated to make a change. (Obama Babay!) By the way I love my cute lil dog Munchies!

   

   
 

Youth ECHO 2007-2008 Members

 

Sterling
My name is Sterling Baker and I am 14 years old. I live in the greatest Red Hook. I like French fries and collard greens. I like to play ball. I like sneakers, chicken and beans, know what I mean?

 

Quinisha
My name is Quinisha b.k.a Nisha and I am 14 years old. I live in Red Hook and I'm involved in Youth ECHO (even though our sessions are almost over). My favorite things to do are chill out in the park (Coffey Park). I love chilling with my friends. I am very loud, outgoing and funny. I am a fun person to be around. I love meeting new people and trying new things. I have an attitude problem at times and can be very moody. I don’t like conceited people and if you don’t know me then you's a lame… (lol). But yeah, I'm out. B.I.O status…Get like me. Ducesz…..

 

Erica
Wutz Good,
This the kid Erica b.k.a Young EZE. Born in Brooklyn. Raised in Red Hook. I'm 17 years old and I'll be 18 on August 28. A Virgo baby ya dig. My favorite food is baked macaroni & cheese, curry and oxtails. I love my best friend Mara. I'm straight up—keep it 100% --24/7. I can’t stand shady people. My favorite desert is cheesecake. I love girls. I like to get my hands dirty and work hard. I enjoy listening to music and writing songs.  I like to be on the phone all day—only if I am talking to someone important. I love getting tattoos—I enjoy pain and it's funny. I like working with the kids and I work all day, everyday. I hate to be bored – it's annoying.

 

Nellis
Was good? My name is Nellis and I'm 15 years old. I love playing basketball and I love the fact that I am learning and improving myself because I just want to be the best I can be so that's the real reason I joined Youth ECHO--so that I can be a better person.

 

Jonathan
My name is Jonathan and I am 18 years old. I am a very ambitious artist who never minds lending a helping hand. I have learned a lot from my Youth ECHO family and I am grateful for having the opportunity to be a part of this great program.

 

Eddy
Hello, my name is Eddy. I am 14 years old. I live in Red Hook (Smallville). I like to get fresh and play basketball. I also like to act, play football and get girls. I went to M.S. 88 but now I go to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. I love to eat pizza, fried chicken, hot wings and fast food. I love to listen to Hip Hop, Reggae and R& B.

  Khassim
My name is Khassim Hall and I'm 13 years old. I am going to the 8th grade. I am in New Horizons and my favorite food is pizza and I like to play football.

  Ryan

 

Jazmyn
My name is Jazmyn. I am 13 years old. I like music, drawing and playing basketball. My favorite song is "A Milli" by Lil Wayne. I was born and raised in Red Hook.

 

Raspberri
Yo, yo this your girl Ladii Berrii also known as Mizzshesooriginal. I'm oh so poppin off the meters. I like to dance and have fun with my friends. My favorite food is mac & cheese. I rest my head in Red Hook on the Dice where it’s at.

 

Tyrell
My name is Tyrell. I work at P.S. 15 for a living. I like playing football, basketball and baseball. I like pizza, chicken and cookies. Also, I am from Red Hook baby.

 

Ashanti
My name is Ashanti Monet. I live in the back of Red Hook where most people considered it to be very safe. I'm 14 years old and I enjoy reading & dancing. I joined this program so that I get to make a difference & have a say about my community. Hopefully I will inspire others that want to make a difference to join Youth Echo & finally have their say.

 

Samara
The name is Mara. I'’m from Brooklyn, raised in Red Hook and I'm 17 years old. I love to be active. I am an outgoing person and I love my fam and friends. I hate a person who says one thing and does another. I like people who come correct and who is straight up.  I am a person who loves people with a sense of humor. Working in Youth ECHO has changed some of my ways and thoughts about the community. It was fun and I learned so many things. Hmmm… I also love to get tats; I like to draw when I’m bored. That's basically it. Oh yea, living the good ol' gay life.

  Ann-Quette