What they reported doing
- #1 primary $118KSUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Provides six weeks of full summer day care, programs and additional activities for approx. 100 children from low/moderate income families
- #2 $218KCOMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY Distributes food, clothing, household suppplies and other items to approx. 12,500 households
What they call their work
What they do
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Offers job training and paid employment opportunities for youth ages 14–21Provides job training, work experience, job coaching, life skills development, and paid employment opportunities for youth ages 14–21 through a partnership with Rockland County Youth.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Operates after school childcare program for children ages 5–13Provides a licensed after school childcare program for children ages 5–13, including homework help, enrichment activities, dinner, and transportation provided by the school district.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operates community food pantry serving individuals and familiesDistributes nutritious food, diapers, clothing, household supplies, and essential items to approximately 12,500 households annually in Rockland County.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides Safe Haven evening programming for teensOffers supervised evening youth development activities for teens ages 12–18 to promote connection, leadership, and personal growth during out-of-school hours.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides life skills, housing, employment, and family support servicesOffers life skills coaching, employment support, housing assistance, parenting education, nutrition education, tax preparation, and technology access to individuals and families in the community.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Runs six-week summer enrichment program for children ages 5–14Operates a six-week, full-day summer enrichment program for children ages 5–14, featuring meals, field trips, swimming, and educational activities, in partnership with the Village of Spring Valley.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NATHAN MUNGIN III | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $82K |
- ANGIE DESPINASSE-WALTON — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA ROSS — SECRETARY
- DARCY CASTELEIRO — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH SCOTT — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH SMITH — CO-PRESIDENT
- DEVON J PRICLEAU — DIRECTOR
- DORIA HILLSMAN — DIRECTOR
- DR ELIZABETH JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- DR ZENYA RICHARDSON — DIRECTOR
- ELONA J COLLINS — PARLIAMENTARIAN
- JOE SOLAN — TREASURER
- LISA KAESS — CO-PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL A GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
- MILCA MEYER — DIRECTOR
- NATALIE JOSEPH — DIRECTOR
- SHERRY SCOTT — DIRECTOR
- TERRY RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
- WAYNE D ESANNASON — LEGAL ADVISOR
Who they work with
- County of Rockland Partner — Collaborates on the Safe Haven Program and Youth Employment Program for youth.
- County of Rockland Partner — Collaborates on the Safe Haven Program and Youth Employment Program.
- East Ramapo Central School District Partner — Provides transportation for children to the After School Program.
- East Ramapo Central School District Partner — Provides transportation for the After School Program.
- MESH WP SUPPORT Partner — Provides website maintenance and technical support services to The Martin Luther King Multi Purpose Center.
- Rockland County Partner — Partner in the Youth Employment Program and likely provider of program support or funding.
- Rockland County Youth Bureau Funder — Provides funding for the organization's after-school program.
- Village of Spring Valley Partner — Co-runs the Summer Enrichment Program in collaboration with the Center.
- Village of Spring Valley Partner — Co-runs the Summer Enrichment Program.
How they approach the work
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- Beloved Community Modelmethodology: beloved_community_modelBy structuring programs around the philosophy of the Beloved Community, we produce lasting social change because embedding non-violence, justice, and human rights into community development fosters collective agency and systemic equity.
- Culturally Responsive Youth Developmentmethodology: culturally-responsive-youth-developmentBy combining academic support with culturally responsive enrichment and meals, we produce holistic youth development because addressing cultural identity and basic needs together increases engagement and long-term success.
- Integrated Multigenerational Programmingmethodology: integrated_multigenerational_programmingBy delivering coordinated educational, health, cultural, social, and recreational programs across age groups, we produce greater individual and community resilience because integrated services address interconnected needs and reflect Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community.