Youth & Education - AHA! Night

SketchyGOichie DRAW

After over 25 years as a premier commercial illustrator for global brands like Disney, Lucas Licensing, and Hasbro, Roger Andrews founded SketchyGOichie DRAW Inc. to bring that industry-standard expertise directly back to local youth. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization is dedicated to breaking down barriers by providing free access to high-end iPads and professional software. At AHA! Nights and community pop-ups, SketchyGOichie turns screen time into a powerful creative outlet, nurturing character design, technical skills, and career confidence in young artists (ages 7+) of all backgrounds and learning abilities.

Clear The Lens

Over the last 15 years, I was able to see through my line of work (L.E) how Trauma in a variety of ways, along with other Mental Illnesses impact people’s lives. We all have to overcome waves, rip currents, mountains and tornadoes. I started “Clear Lens” on Facebook and it’s my mission to bring people together, provide information and have a comfortable place for people to share and have open conversation.

I will be pursuing my master’s in psychology in September, and hopefully soon, be helping those in need.

I hope to see all of you during each AHA! Night and remember, in order to have a picture-perfect day, “We must clear our lens”.

Clear The Lens – Pending Trademark and LLC.

Buttonwood Park Zoo

Buttonwood Park Zoo is New Bedford’s conservation connection that inspires people of all ages to care for and help protect the wild world around us!

Better Community Living

Better Community Living is a Premier Human Service Provider

PACE YouthBuild New Bedford

YouthBuild New Bedford is a transformative program for young adults ages 16–24 who are ready to take control of their future. Participants work toward earning their Hi-SET (GED) while gaining hands-on vocational training in non-traditional career pathways and get paid while learning.

Our program combines education, job training, leadership development, and real-world experience to help students build confidence, discipline, and career-ready skills. We are grounded in the values of teamwork, commitment, ambition, responsibility, and self-discipline.

At YouthBuild New Bedford, we believe every young person has untapped potential. Here, you’re not just earning a diploma, you’re building a foundation for long-term success.

New Bedford Community Health

New Bedford Community Health is a nonprofit, multicultural hub in downtown New Bedford, delivering medical, dental, and mental health care for over 40 years. Everyone’s welcome—insured or not, new to the area or lifelong resident—because quality, compassionate care is for all!

Nativity Preparatory School

Nativity Preparatory School is an independent, tuition-free middle school that provides a comprehensive education tailored to serve boys of all faiths in grades 5 – 8 from economically-disadvantaged families in the Greater New Bedford area. Our program graduates young men who are confident, self-disciplined, intellectually ambitious, and socially and academically prepared for high school; young men who are ready to serve others and be positive citizens in life.

Our Sisters’ School

Our dedicated teachers engage students in meaningful classes that build fundamental skills, confidence, and a love of learning. Vigorous academics are coupled with positive character development as students explore our Core Values of Excellence, Community, Civic Engagement and Leadership.

Trustees Mobile Adventures

Mobile Adventures brings free nature play & exploration experiences to youth in the city! We travel to communities in New Bedford, Fall River and Boston, providing fun, hands-on, and educational nature programs for children and families. A program of The Trustees of Reservations, a nonprofit dedicated to environmental conservation, Mobile Adventures aims to expand access to nature and highlight the special places being preserved across Massachusetts.

The Beyond House, Young Adult Access Center

The Beyond House is a Young Adult Access Center that is a low barrier (free, drop-in, no referral, or diagnosis needed). This is a youth-driven safe space for Young Adults 16-25 years old, providing services up until their 26th birthday. Young Adults receive support surrounding transition to independence planning from 2 Young Adult Peer Mentors, a Senior Peer Coordinator, and a TIP Facilitator, all with lived experience as they support the Young Adult transition to adulthood. The Beyond House, YAAC is a Culturally Responsive setting that is welcoming to racially and ethnically diverse young adults and LGBTQ+ youth. We are inclusive of all races, cultures, gender identities, religion, and sexual orientations.

Category: Youth & Education