What they call their work
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Annual fundraising events for community projectsOrganizes and hosts annual fundraising events including the BB5K race, Cocktails by the Bay, and a holiday bazaar to support community improvement initiatives. These events directly fund the organization’s preservation, beautification, and recreational programming efforts in Bellport Village.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Community preservation and beautification projectsExecutes ongoing preservation and beautification initiatives in Bellport Village, including park renovations, beach cleanups, installation of public amenities (such as benches, picnic tables, bike racks, and shade umbrellas), and historic restorations such as the 1929 bowling alley. Projects benefit residents and visitors across multiple public spaces including Mother's Beach, Ho Hum Beach, Osborn Park, and Bandshell Park.
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Beach and Waterway Cleanup Initiatives 1 activity
- Environmental health and mosquito control programsImplements annual mosquito and fly remediation efforts at multiple public beaches and parks since 2012, including organic spraying and deployment of green fly traps at Ho Hum Beach, Mother's Beach, Osborn Park, and Bandshell Park to improve public enjoyment and safety.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Youth and family recreational programmingOrganizes and hosts recurring recreational events for youth and families, including weekly wiffleball games with coaching and free pizza for children, free volleyball clinics, sandcastle contests, bingo nights, and Family Night at Mother's Beach attended by approximately 250 residents. Events are designed to engage multi-generational participants across Bellport Village.
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Who runs it
- ADAM ROE — DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA WATSON — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL JOHN KORN — DIRECTOR
- JANE GRAHAM — DIRECTOR
- JOANNE SPECHT — DIRECTOR
- LISA METCALFE — DIRECTOR
- MARY WORTHINGTON — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL FOSTER — DIRECTOR
- PETE ROE — DIRECTOR
- PHILLIP THOMAS — DIRECTOR
- ROGER THOMAS — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Bellport Environment Committee Partner — Partnered with BVPF to produce marketing materials for the 1000 Yards Campaign.
- Herman Lindau & Son/Long Island Beach Cleaning Partner — Contracted beach cleaning service engaged for seasonal cleanups at local beaches.
- Ho-Hum Beach Partner — Hosted the Kids Ho Hum Volleyball Clinic in collaboration with BVPF.
- Mary Immaculate Church Partner — Hosts the wiffleball event at its field location.
- South Country Aboriculture, Inc. Partner — Contracted partner providing mosquito control services using DEC-approved materials.
- Village DPW Partner — Collaborates with Village DPW to re-design screening and orientation of water bottle-filling station installations.
- Village Trustees Partner — Collaborates with BVPF to identify and execute preservation and beautification projects.
- Village of Bellport Partner — Collaborates with the BVPF on recreational improvements and public events, including Family Night at Mother's Beach.
How they approach the work
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- Community Well-Being through Cultural and Health Awarenessmethodology: cultural-and-health-awareness-outreachBy increasing awareness of cultural arts and health services among youth, families, and seniors, we promote holistic community well-being, because access to culture and health resources strengthens social cohesion and individual resilience.
- Public-Private Partnerships for Community Improvementmethodology: public-private_partnershipBy leveraging public-private partnerships, we enhance community quality of life and generate lasting value, because combining public goals with private resources increases project feasibility and sustainability.
- Recreational Programming to Promote Engagement and Well-Beingmethodology: recreational youth programming, age-group programmingBy providing free, age-appropriate recreational sports clinics and programming, we foster community engagement and physical health, because accessible recreation builds social connection and encourages sustained participation across generations.
- Sustainable and Historic Infrastructure Improvementsmethodology: historic-preservation-recreation, sustainable infrastructure, public-space-improvementBy restoring historic facilities and installing sustainable public infrastructure—like shade structures, water bottle stations, and bay-friendly landscaping—we improve public space usability and environmental health, because durable, context-sensitive design fosters long-term community stewardship and ecological resilience.
- Youth Empowerment through Civics and Skill-Buildingmethodology: civic-engagement-youth-developmentBy engaging youth in civics education and skill-building, we enable them to identify and act on community priorities, because empowered young people become sustained contributors to community improvement.