Avenues for Justice Way (Manhattan)
Present name:Avenue B
Location:Between 6th Street and 7th Street
Honoree: Avenues for Justice, formerly known as the Andrew Glover Youth Program, has served the Lower East Side for over 40 years having been founded in the 1970's. The organization was originally named in honor of police officer Andrew Glover of the 9th precinct who was killed in the line of duty near the Community Center at 100 Avenue B. Angel Rodriguez, who co-founded the organization and remains its Executive Director is a lifelong resident of the Lower East Side. Avenues for Justice was one of the first Alternative to Incarceration Programs in the country. Such programs serve to assist young people in getting second chances in life. Avenues for Justicet offers a safe space for young people and families at its community center on Avenue B, as well as provide activities such as work readiness, tutoring, and arts for the young people. (Rivera)
LL:2022/54