“If Hip Hop Has The Ability To Corrupt Young Minds, It Also Has The Ability To Uplift Them.”

— KRS One

What We Do At Nooks House

Nooks House provides NYC unhoused/at risk youth, between the ages of 14-24, FREE access to activities that build on their social/emotional wellness and supports transitioning into adulthood with confidence.
We are dedicated to bringing culturally relevant wellness activities to the forefront, while providing unhoused/at risk youth the tools needed for positive social and emotional development.
Our mission is to provide a safe, creative, space where unhoused/at risk youth can build confidence and self awareness while overcoming adversity.

  • Our Hip Hop Music Wellness Program Provides A Culturally Relevant Space For Young People To Identify, Process, and Engage Healthy Ways In Managing Their Experience

    Graduates receive additional recording sessions for free and access to Nooks House resources.

  • Nooks House Provides Youth Ages 14-24, Access To Free 1 on 1 Recording Sessions.

  • At Nooks House, we believe having the right support is necessary in building confidence to reach one's goals. Our 12 week mentorship program supports young adults in areas of Personal, Academic, and Career related goals.

    With weekly check-ins between 30-45 mins, and options for virtual sessions we make it easy for participants to get the support they need in setting and achieving goals.

  • Hip Hop Art + Wellness Workshops

  • Nooks House holds events for young people in the community to have the opportunity to build healthy social/community engagement