What they call their work
What they do
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Adult day care and support for individuals with cognitive impairmentsOperates social adult day care programs for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive or physical impairments, including structured activities and support services. This is part of a broader continuum of older adult and caregiver support services in Queens.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College and career readiness programs for teens and young adultsProvides college preparation and career readiness training, including SAT prep, college research, financial aid assistance, job skills development, and career planning. Offers summer employment, tutoring, and referrals to academic and mental health resources through programs like Youth Futures at Queens Technical High School.
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Senior Advocacy and Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Community education and advocacy on elder abuseProvides expertise on elder abuse through media engagement and public education initiatives, contributing to broader advocacy efforts around elder rights and protection.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood and after-school programs for youthOperates pre-kindergarten, after-school, and summer camp programs for children in grades K–8, offering academic support, recreation, and enrichment activities in areas such as performing arts, music, athletics, and computers. These programs are delivered through Beacon Community Centers and other youth-focused initiatives.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Home care services for elderly and disabled individualsProvides home care services to disabled individuals, primarily elderly residents in Western Queens, as part of a continuum of supportive care. These services are part of broader programming serving over 16,000 individuals annually in Queens, NY.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Hosting civic engagement events and candidate forumsHosts candidate forums for local and state elections to promote civic participation, including forums for NY State Senate, Assembly, and Congressional District races.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Support services for older adults and caregiversSupports older adults through the Center for Active Older Adults, offering life-enhancing programs and long-term engagement. Provides support for family caregivers, including a caregiver conference focused on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and city-wide supportive services for caregivers.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JUDITH ZANGWILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 21 | $387K |
| ANDREA THOMAS | ASSOCIATE EXEC. DIR | 35 | $173K |
| CHRISTOPHER CARDONE | CFO | 21 | $168K |
- AMIT KALRA — DIRECTOR
- DAVID LEVIN — DIRECTOR
- DINA MARENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- GERALD LEDERMAN — DIRECTOR
- HECTOR BAEZ — DIRECTOR
- JAIN SCHWETA — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- JAVIER DIVORATO — TREASURER
- JOSEPH CONLEY — DIRECTOR
- LEO MENSAH — DIRECTOR
- LESLIE HEREDIA — DIRECTOR
- LISA DELLER — PRESIDENT
- NED STEELE — DIRECTOR
- NIKITA AIREN — SECRETARY
- RONAK LATHIA — DIRECTOR
- RONALD F CAVALIER — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- ROY KLEINERT — DIRECTOR
- SHARMEELA MEDIRATTA — DIRECTOR
- STEVE LEAMER — VICE PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- CBS News New York Partner — Collaborates on media coverage of elder abuse awareness.
- New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Primary funder of the Cornerstone Program at Woodside Houses.
- New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Primary funder of the Sunnyside Community Services’ Beacon Community Center.
- Queens Botanical Garden Partner — Co-hosted the "Seeds of Support – Growing Stronger Together" caregiver conference.
- Queens Technical High School Partner — Hosts the Youth Futures program on its campus, providing services to students.
- Sunnyside Community Services Network — Implied membership in broader community service networks through naming and scope of services in Queens.
- Sunnyside Community Services Partner — Collaborates on youth and family programs including pre-K, after-school, and summer camp initiatives.
- Sunnyside Community Services Partner — Provides home care services and related programs in partnership with SUNNYSIDE HOME CARE PROJECT INC.
How they approach the work
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- Aging in Place Support Modelmethodology: aging_in_placeBy providing homecare and support services tailored to older adults, we enable them to remain independent and safe in their homes, because maintaining familiar environments improves well-being and reduces institutionalization.
- Community-Centered Adaptive Programmingmethodology: adaptive programmingBy grounding services in community-based, adaptive practices, we ensure responsiveness to evolving local needs, because programs that learn and evolve with community input achieve greater relevance, engagement, and impact.
- Lifespan-Integrated Youth Developmentmethodology: lifespan-integrated servicesBy offering continuous, holistic support from early childhood through college preparation, we promote long-term success in youth, because integrating academic, social-emotional, health, and leadership development creates compounding positive outcomes across the lifespan.