What they call their work
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Offering annual special enrichment programsProvides short-term programs and activities in areas such as coding, chess, financial planning, and entrepreneurship for youth.
- Providing after-school, evening, and weekend youth programsOffers homework assistance, tutoring, mentoring, career exploration, basketball training, and recreational activities at the Center’s gym during evenings and weekends. Also includes access to a computer lab for schoolwork, college applications, financial aid, job searches, and resume preparation.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Conducting summer gardening activitiesOrganized gardening-related activities as part of its summer programming in 2025.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating a full-day, full-year Head Start program for 3- and 4-year-old childrenProvides early childhood education, daily meals, vision and hearing screenings, individualized classroom activities, kindergarten readiness development, and parent involvement opportunities for income-eligible families in Manhasset, Great Neck, Roslyn, and Port Washington. The program has served local families for nearly 50 years.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating the Shelter Rock PantryProvides food and resources to families in need every Tuesday from 4 to 6 PM at 65 High Street, Manhasset, NY.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Organizing or participating in advocacy eventsOrganized or participated in the Peace and Justice March on June 6, 2020, as part of community engagement and advocacy efforts.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Running a six-week summer program for children aged 5 to 13Offers educational, cultural, recreational, and enrichment activities, including sports, performing arts, and twice-weekly trips, along with daily meals and snacks. The program also provides youth employment opportunities for teens to gain work experience and job readiness skills.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Supporting youth career and employment developmentAssists youth in identifying internships, job shadowing opportunities, volunteer roles, and paid employment with guidance from staff and mentors.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE CHENAULT | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $87K |
- ADRIENNE VAULTZ — VICE CHAIRPE
- ANWAU HUFFMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ASHAR QAYYUM — SECRETARY
- CHRISTINE PATTI — BOARD MEMBER
- CLAUDIA ORELLANA — POLICY COUNC
- DANA DELLICURTI — BOARD MEMBER
- DESIREE WOODSON — CHAIRPERSON
- JON SENDACH — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN HARRY — BOARD TREASU
- TIFFANIE GENTLES — BOARD MEMBER
- YVETTE DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Adventures in Learning Partner — Hosts "Adventures in Learning," a separate not-for-profit organization that operates an after-school homework assistance and cultural enrichment program within the facility.
- NY State Office of Children & Family Services Government — Licensed summer program operator
- Public Access TV Partner — Collaborates with Public Access TV to share the organization's history, programs, and opportunities to give back.
- United States Department of Health and Human Services Government — Federal agency that oversees the Head Start Program, which the organization implements locally.
How they approach the work
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- Comprehensive Early Childhood Developmentmethodology: comprehensive early childhood developmentBy delivering full-day, full-year early childhood education that integrates cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, the organization prepares children for success in classroom settings and peer relationships, because early, holistic intervention establishes foundational skills for lifelong learning and behavior.
- Holistic Youth and Family Developmentmethodology: holistic youth developmentBy integrating education, recreation, cultural enrichment, and support services for both youth and families, the organization promotes self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and long-term development, because addressing multiple dimensions of well-being concurrently leads to stronger individual and family outcomes.
- Youth Workforce Development through Integrated Programmingmethodology: youth workforce development through summer programmingBy embedding employment and job readiness experiences within summer programming, the organization builds work skills and career awareness in teens, because integrating paid work experience with structured youth development increases engagement and long-term economic self-sufficiency.
- Youth-Led Programmingmethodology: youth-led_programmingBy involving youth in the design of activities, workshops, and field trips, the organization increases relevance and engagement, because youth ownership of programming leads to greater participation, skill development, and leadership growth.