named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
A Better College Point Youth Center
Free after-school program for 5th to 8th graders offering activities on Friday nights, including registration for basketball and judo clinics
Backpack Giveaway
Annual distribution of backpacks and school supplies to students, hosted with partners including the Borough President and Council Member
Community Meetings
Monthly gatherings to discuss quality of life issues with NYPD, local officials, and residents, including updates on safety and neighborhood concerns
Holiday Tree Lighting
Annual community event in MacNeil Park featuring holiday music, hot cocoa, and tree lighting, hosted in partnership with local sponsors
Pumpkin Palooza
Annual family event offering pumpkin giveaways and seasonal activities, sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino and ABCPCA
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 2 activities
- Advocate on neighborhood quality-of-life issuesAdvocates for residents on zoning, road, environmental, and quality-of-life issues in College Point, including forming a team to address resident-raised concerns and maintaining a database of NYC 311 complaints to share with local officials and agencies.
- Facilitate community communication and meetingsOrganizes community meetings to discuss local concerns with representatives, facilitates communication between residents and the NYPD on safety issues, and provides updates on local matters in College Point via email and text messaging—limited to no more than four messages per month.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host annual community eventsOrganizes recurring community events including the annual Pumpkin Palooza, the 7th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in MacNeil Park with music and treats, and an annual luncheon for seniors. Also hosts a yearly backpack and school supplies giveaway for students.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate youth center for middle school studentsRuns a youth center in College Point for students in grades 5–8, offering programming such as Friday night events from January to May and in-person registration annually at MS 379. The center is in its fourth year of operation.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Provide civic engagement resourcesSupports voter participation by providing access to a voter lookup tool, ballot information guides, and election information for the November 4, 2025 election.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$50K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$11K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +442.9%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Assemblymember Sam Berger Government — Sends representative to attend civic association meetings and engage on community issues.
- Coastal Preservation Network Partner — Co-hosts the annual backpack and school supplies giveaway event.
- College Point Ambulance Corps Partner — Hosts ABCPCA meetings at its facility.
- Council Member Vickie Paladino Partner — Co-sponsors and supports community events including Pumpkin Palooza and the backpack giveaway.
- Council Member Vickie Paladino Partner — Sponsor of the annual Pumpkin Palooza event.
- MS 379 Partner — Hosts in-person registration and likely serves as a program site for the youth center.
- NYC CB7 Government — Local community board with which the organization shares complaint data.
- NYC Votes Partner — Partner organization providing voter information resources.
- NYPD Government — Law enforcement agency the organization may share complaint data with.
- NYPD Partner — Attends civic association meetings and collaborates on community safety initiatives.
- NYPD Partner — Collaborates with the NYPD to address crime, safety, and quality of life concerns in College Point.
- Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Partner — Co-sponsors the annual backpack and school supplies giveaway event.
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.
- Data-Driven Civic Advocacymethodology: civic-data-advocacyBy aggregating community-submitted 311 complaints into structured evidence, the organization strengthens advocacy with government bodies and law enforcement because quantified, resident-sourced data increases credibility and accountability in public service delivery.
- Resident-Led Advocacy and Monitoringmethodology: civic-engagementBy empowering residents to monitor citywide developments and lead advocacy efforts, the organization produces enhanced neighborhood quality because local knowledge and sustained civic pressure enable more responsive governance and community preservation.
- Targeted Youth Development with Barrier-Free Accessmethodology: free_accessBy offering free, cohort-specific youth programming for grades 5–8, the organization increases meaningful engagement and developmental impact because removing financial barriers while focusing on a critical age window supports continuity, safety, and deeper social investment.