named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Fundraiser Gala
Yearly event honoring local residents and businesses, serving as both a community celebration and the primary fundraiser for the organization’s operations.
Monthly Town Hall Meetings
Regular community meetings held to discuss local issues, provide updates, and engage residents in civic dialogue on topics such as transportation and public safety.
Select Bus Service (SBS) Advocacy
Community campaign opposing the proposed SBS plan on Woodhaven and Cross Bay Boulevards, including rallies, public comments, and alternative proposals like the "Busway" along the Rockaway Branch right of way.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 2 activities
- Organize community events and town hall meetingsHosts monthly town hall meetings in Woodhaven, alternating between American Legion Hall and Emanuel United Church of Christ, to engage residents year-round, and maintains a community calendar to share local events.
- Provide community advocacy assistanceOffers advocacy support to residents and organizes charitable events to strengthen community engagement and address local issues.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Advocate for unified neighborhood representationSubmitted formal testimony and press releases, and organized resident participation in public hearings to oppose redistricting plans that split Woodhaven across multiple City Council and state Senate districts, advocating for unified political representation.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Collect disaster relief donationsCollected non-perishable food, clothing, pet supplies, and financial donations to support communities affected by Hurricane Sandy.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Coordinate neighborhood-wide yard saleOrganized the "Great Woodhaven Yard Sale of 2013," a coordinated neighborhood-wide event, and provided free maps and promotional materials to participants.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Host annual fundraiserOrganizes an annual fundraising event that serves as a major source of financial support for the organization’s operations.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Raise awareness for local landmarksLaunched a line of t-shirts in 2011–2012 to raise awareness and support for the Forest Park Carousel.
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Remove illegally posted signsConducts efforts to remove illegally posted signs and advertisements from public infrastructure in the Woodhaven neighborhood.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host public forums on local development proposalsHosted public forums, including one on September 29, 2012, to discuss competing proposals for the reuse of the defunct Rockaway Branch rail line, featuring presentations on rail reactivation and The QueensWay greenway project, and facilitating community input.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$1580%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$83K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$83K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Albert Gammara — Director
- Carmela Isabella — Director
- Janet Chan-Smith — Director
- Vance Barbour — Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- American Legion Hall Partner — Hosts WRBA town hall meetings at its facility on 91st Street near PS 60.
- Emanuel United Church of Christ Partner — Hosts WRBA town hall meetings at its facility on 91st Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard.
- Google Partner — Utilizes Google Calendar to host and share the community calendar.
- New York City Districting Commission Government — Submitted testimony and engaged in advocacy regarding City Council redistricting proposals affecting Woodhaven.
- Queens Tabernacle Partner — Hosted the WRBA forum on the Rockaway Branch rail line reuse at its facility on 96th Street.
- Woodhaven Residents' Block Association Network — Local neighborhood organization serving Woodhaven, NY
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.
- Block Association Model for Local Engagementmethodology: block_association_modelBy organizing at the block level, we foster community cohesion and empower residents to collectively address local improvement, because hyper-local engagement increases ownership and sustained participation in neighborhood initiatives.
- Community-Consensus Decision-Makingmethodology: community-consensus-decision-makingBy prioritizing broad resident input and avoiding support for divisive proposals, we maintain neighborhood unity and effective advocacy, because decisions made through consensus strengthen collective action and reduce fragmentation.
- Unified Community Representationmethodology: cohesive-community-representationBy advocating for Woodhaven as a single, cohesive community, we amplify political influence and address shared concerns more effectively, because a unified voice increases leverage in policy discussions and resource allocation.