Mission
Parlé Endeavors is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit founded in 2022 to support youth and emerging adults in historically underserved neighborhoods through creative expression, mentorship, and civic engagement. We work to amplify voices and provide pathways for young people to reach their full potential.
Our mission is to help youth achieve personal and career growth to succeed in life and give back to their communities. Our vision is a world where young people—regardless of background—can use their voice to shape culture, access opportunity, and lead change in their community. The work begins in New York City, and continues to grow.
Programs
We prioritize creating programs that equip young people with the tools to lead and contribute to public discourse. Parlé Endeavors offers a variety of programs designed to help our youth discover their passion and Parlé Endeavors offers a variety of programs designed to help our youth discover what brings them joy within the entertainment industry. By unlocking what truly resonates with them, students can ensure that they will be supported by the Parlé Endeavors Team as they consider what they’d like to pursue in their post-secondary journeys.
Parle Endeavors Poetry Slam
Scholarships & Grants
At Parlé Endeavors, we believe all our youth should take their dreams to the max, without financial worries. Our wide range of scholarships and grants helps us best achieve this mission while students develop their talents, discover what truly makes them happy, and become the most creative version of themselves.
The Parlé Endeavors Scholarship and the Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant provide financial support for a variety of needs— including, but not limited to, our students’ educational, professional, and emotional well-being. Our scholarships and grants also include mentorship that is meant to guide our students through the next chapter of their journey.
Battle of the Boroughs: Teen Poetry Slam Series 2025
The 3rd Annual Parlé Endeavors Battle of the Boroughs Teen Poetry Slam features teens ages 13-19 from across all 5 boroughs of NYC. These young poets take the stance to represent their borough, share their stories through spoken word, and compete for a cash prize!!
Preliminary rounds: Participants will perform one original poem.
Semi-finals: Each participant will present 2 poems for the judges and the audience. Semifinalists will also feature performances from seasoned poets with experience in the craft of spoken word.
Finals: Each finalist will perform 3 poems for the judges and the audience
For more information, contact info@parleendeavors.org
More Info On The Scholarship & Grant Can Be Found HERE.
Youth Empowerment Weekend
At our 3rd annual Youth Empowerment Weekend, held on April 12th, 2025, we celebrated our youth through poetry, fashion, and identity. Young people were found benefitting from resume review, marketing strategies, storytelling techniques, mindfulness, and more at this event. It was truly a weekend dedicated to equipping our youth with the skills and tools they’ll need to supply their passions. With the skills they gained and the memories they created, we look forward to seeing them thrive as they venture into their post-secondary journeys.
