Youth 4 Youth Background

Youth 4 Youth fundraising initiatives

Elegant events, bound together by one goal, empowering youth-oriented non-profits through food and hospitality.

Explore Our Past Work

Our Past Galas

A few examples of our most recent productions.

Y4Y Gala 2025

Y4Y Gala 2025

A night of elegance and heart at a Wall Street ballroom, benefiting Ronald McDonald House NY.

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Y4Y Social 2024

Y4Y Social 2024

An intimate gourmet dinner in a Harlem townhouse, fostering community connections.

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Meet Our Founders

2 passionate collaborators, with a common goal of making the world a better place.

Joshua Small

Culinary Director & Co-Founder/Organizer

Josh is a 16-year-old young chef and entrepreneur. With a passion for international cuisine, he's focused on creating trendy yet approachable dining experiences that blend high-end techniques as well as local ingredients. Josh has been fundraising for over 4 years. Out of the kitchen, Josh is an avid runner and is half French. He's also an avid mixologist. He goes to school at the Lycée Français de New York and spends his time between NYC and the Catskills.

What is Y4Y?

Meet the fruit of their labor!

Youth 4 Youth is a philanthropic initiative co-founded by Joshua Small and Alexander Morris, two teenagers from New York City, aimed at supporting families with children battling cancer through the Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY). The program brings together young people through food, hospitality, and community service to make a positive impact.

Alexander Morris

Hospitality Director & Co-Founder/Organizer

Alexander is a dynamic 16-year-old youth event organizer and planner, with a passion for hospitality and crafting memorable and inclusive experiences. He has previously volunteered and served on the Youth Advisory Boards of various non-profits including the Ronald McDonald House New York and the Billion Oyster Project. He currently attends Léman Prep High School and is fluent in French and Spanish, as well as on the Varsity Basketball and Tennis teams.

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Upcoming Projects

Check back soon for our upcoming initiatives. If you want to contact us or partner with us for co-fundraising or volunteering for future events, feel free to do so in our contact-us section!

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Get In Touch

Have questions or want to collaborate? We'd love to hear from you!

Our Location

New York City

Email Us

Founders@y4ynyc.com