About GUS Growth Unity & Success, Inc.

GUS Growth Unity & Success, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving underserved youth and families, ages 8–24, in Jamaica, South Jamaica, South Ozone Park, and the Far Rockaways in Queens, New York. Our community knows us as GUS With Us — and guswithus.org is our official home online.

Our mission: To empower underserved youth and communities by providing transformative programs that promote personal growth, strength, unity, and long-term success.

Our story so far

We were incorporated in New York in 2025 and served roughly 75 young people in our first full year — powered entirely by individual and community donations. We don't operate out of a single building. Our programs meet young people where they already are: in schools and community spaces across Queens, with referrals coming through school counselors and community partners.

See the work

A table with a GUS banner holding sample sneakers on their boxes. — The GUS table at a giveaway.

A teacher and a GUS presenter lead a classroom of students through a slide titled Where Should We Sell? — Financial Literacy: students decide where to sell their product.

What we do

Financial Literacy

Hands-on money and entrepreneurship education inside the worlds kids already love — from Minecraft and Roblox economies to AI and social media.

Clothing Assistance

Clothing collected, professionally cleaned, and set out on racks so families choose what they need with dignity. No application. No means test.

Academic Support

Tutoring, mentorship, and executive-function coaching in small groups, backed by a volunteer corps.

Athletic Development

Basketball, floor hockey, golf, and fitness programming that builds confidence and community.

Vocational Training

Career readiness and certifications for young adults ages 16–24.

Who leads GUS

Augusto (Gus) Kennedy, Founder and Executive Director of GUS

Augusto (Gus) Kennedy · Founder & Executive Director

Gus is a New York City educator, coach, and youth mentor. A youth program shaped his own path, and GUS exists so the next young person in Jamaica has that same someone in their corner.

Who we are, on paper

GUS With Us is the operating name of GUS Growth Unity & Success, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation and registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Legal name: GUS Growth Unity & Success, Inc.
EIN: 39-2462364
IRS 501(c)(3) determination: May 27, 2025
Address: 175-61 Hillside Avenue, Suite 202, Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone: (718) 775-5050
Email: info@guswithus.org
Website: guswithus.org

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