What they call their work
What they do
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 2 activities
- Conducting community beautification and neighborhood clean-up initiativesOrganizes community beautification and clean-up efforts in Staten Island neighborhoods, including the North Shore, focusing on public spaces and environmental stewardship.
- Enhancing neighborhood aesthetics through flower distributionDistributes flowers to homeowners, public housing residents, and local businesses to improve neighborhood aesthetics and community morale.
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Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
- Assisting with access to sliding scale health servicesHelps individuals in Staten Island access sliding scale health services, supporting affordability and access to medical care.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing children's clothing and essential baby items to families in needProvides children's clothing and essential baby items—including clothing, car seats, bathtubs, and bottles—to low-income families in Staten Island and surrounding areas, with documented distributions totaling over $60,000 in value and serving hundreds of children annually.
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Menstrual Health and Hygiene Equity 1 activity
- Distributing feminine hygiene products to women and familiesProvides feminine hygiene products and related support to women and families in Staten Island, addressing period poverty and personal care needs.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in fundraising and outreach activitiesRecruits and engages volunteers to support fundraising and outreach through donation solicitation, distribution of promotional materials, and community engagement efforts.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Funding and conducting health research studiesSupports and conducts scientific research in health sciences, including completed studies on psychoneuroimmunology, air fresheners and respiratory health, and meta-analysis limitations, to generate data for health professionals and the public.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Providing breastfeeding and lactation support servicesOffers breastfeeding and lactation support services to new mothers in Staten Island communities, promoting maternal and infant health.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Providing food and warmth to homeless individualsDistributes food and warmth supplies to homeless individuals as part of broader community well-being initiatives.
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Stewarding natural areas and woodlands on Staten IslandEngages in the stewardship and conservation of the Aquehonga Manoknong woodland and other natural areas on Staten Island to preserve local ecosystems.
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Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Hunting Management 1 activity
- Supporting wildlife through habitat and nutrition initiativesProvides nutritious seeds and nuts to support local wildlife affected by habitat loss and offers assistance with wildlife-related concerns in the Staten Island area.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Body positivity programming promoting shapewear over surgeryOffers body positivity programming that promotes shapewear as a non-invasive alternative to cosmetic surgery, aiming to support self-esteem and body acceptance.
- Teaching assertiveness skills through workshops and resourcesOffers workshops, literature, and web-based resources to teach assertiveness skills to individuals, with a focus on empowering personal development and communication.
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Who they work with
- Allied Shirts Partner — Provided in-kind donation of branded tee shirts for the foundation.
- Amazon Smile Partner — Partnered with Amazon Smile to receive donations from eligible purchases made by supporters.
- CUNY Partner — Collaborates with CUNY for assertiveness workshops, drawing on peer tutoring experience.
- GoFundMe Partner — Hosts a campaign on GoFundMe to raise funds for the Children's Clothing Drive.
- Mountainside On-Site Massage Therapy Partner — Featured donor with a logo linking to njmassage.info, indicating a supportive partnership.
- PayPal Giving Fund Partner — Collaborates with PayPal Giving Fund as a channel for tax-deductible donations.
- Ramapough Lenape Native Americans Partner — Recipient of clothing donations including 473 pieces for children, men, and women in Mahwah, New Jersey.
- eBay Partner — Enables supporters to direct a portion of their eBay sale proceeds to the foundation through its charitable giving program.
- local church Partner — Partnered with a local church operating a 'dress for success' program to distribute clothing.
- small church in Mariners Harbor Partner — Partnered with a small church in Mariners Harbor to distribute clothing.
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.
- Ageism Awareness for Intergenerational Equitymethodology: ageism-awarenessBy integrating ageism and aging awareness into educational programming, we promote intergenerational equity and inclusion, because understanding age-based bias reduces stigma and strengthens cross-generational solidarity.
- Assertiveness Education as Bullying Preventionmethodology: assertiveness-educationBy teaching children and young adults to practice assertiveness instead of passivity or aggression, we reduce bullying and build resilience, because assertive communication fosters self-efficacy and de-escalates conflict.
- Integrated Coping Toolkit for Emotional Resiliencemethodology: integrated-coping-toolkitBy combining scientifically supported relaxation techniques, journaling, dialogue, and non-sectarian spiritual concepts, we help children manage stress and bullying, because multi-modal tools address diverse psychological needs and promote internal regulation.
- Mutual Aid Model for Community Clothing Supportmethodology: mutual_aidBy enabling recipient families to later donate back when able, we foster reciprocal support and sustainable resource sharing, because mutual aid builds dignity, ownership, and long-term community resilience.