named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Fridays
Weekly family-oriented performances including magicians, comedians, and local music groups held in the summer.
Gardening in the Park
Volunteer-led gardening program promoting organic horticulture and community beautification at Rotary Park.
Guided Labyrinth Walks
Monthly and full-moon guided walks through the Peace Labyrinth for meditation and reflection.
Memorial Service and Candlelight Walk
Annual 9/11 memorial event honoring first responders and victims with a candlelight procession.
Summer Concert Series
Free weekly outdoor concerts at the Pamela Raymond Performance Pavilion featuring tribute and local bands, running July through August.
Yoga in the Park
Weekly outdoor yoga sessions held Sunday mornings at the park.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community events and public programs at Rotary ParkOrganizes and hosts recurring community events including a summer concert series on Wednesdays from July to August, Family Fridays with live entertainment, outdoor movie screenings, and weekly yoga sessions from 8:30am to 9:30am. Events are held at the pavilion or other areas within Rotary Park in Sayville, NY, and are open to the public.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts organizational and commemorative gatheringsConvenes monthly meetings on the second Monday at 7:00pm in the Gillette House on Gillette Ave, as well as regular organizational meetings. Also hosts an annual memorial service and candlelight walk on September 11th at Rotary Park.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Maintains the Reflective Garden and grounds at Rotary ParkPerforms ongoing maintenance of the Reflective Garden and surrounding park areas using organic gardening methods. Includes hosting regular gardening events from 9:00am to noon and supporting community beautification through horticulture education.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Provides event venue and commemorative opportunitiesOffers the Reflective Garden and Rotary Park as a venue for weddings and private events. Sells engraved paving stones installed in walkways to honor individuals, commemorate events, or express personal messages, as a means of community engagement and support.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates and facilitates public access to a labyrinth for reflection and walksManages a 7-circuit, mini-Chartres-style labyrinth constructed with paving stones and gravel pathways, open for public walks during daylight and full moon conditions. Hosts guided full moon labyrinth walks, such as during the Full (Buck) Moon event, and provides printable finger labyrinth coloring pages online for broader access.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants$17K58%
Program service revenue$12K42%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -14.9%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Facebook Network — Shares current news and updates about The Common Ground on its Facebook page.
- Facebook Network — Shares current news and updates through its Facebook page.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share news and updates.
- Marianne Fulfaro Partner — Designed, created, and supported the Peace Labyrinth at The Common Ground.
- Rotary Park Partner — Hosts the labyrinth on public park grounds in partnership with The Common Ground.
- Suffolk County Government — Provided a grant covering half the construction cost of the pavilion.
- Suffolk County Legislator Anthony A. Piccirillo Funder — Provided grant funding for Family Fridays events.
- Suffolk County Legislator Anthony A. Piccirillo Government — Provided grant funding to support the Summer Concert Series.
- Town of Islip Government — Owns The Common Ground and manages event approvals and fees for events with 21 or more people at Rotary Park.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts and Culture as a Catalyst for Civic Connectionmethodology: community-engagement-through-artsBy hosting free public concerts, installing community-representative public art like engraved stones, and maintaining arts-centered gathering spaces, the organization builds neighborly connection and civic engagement, because accessible, inclusive cultural experiences create shared identity and belonging.
- Community Engagement Through Shared Stewardship of Public Green Spacemethodology: community-engagement-through-public-space-stewardshipBy combining organic gardening, grounds maintenance, and community gardening with educational programming, the organization strengthens community ties and environmental stewardship, because shared responsibility for a public space fosters ownership, connection, and sustainable behavior.
- Mindfulness Through Nature-Based Practicesmethodology: mindfulness-through-natureBy offering labyrinth walks—both self-guided and guided during events like full moons—the organization fosters mindfulness and contemplation, because rhythmic, nature-embedded movement supports mental stillness and spiritual reflection.