What they call their work
What they do
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Conducting community service and charitable initiativesOrganizes community service projects including Thanksgiving Drives, Toys for Tots, holiday letter campaigns, recycling programs, and donations to local charities and shelters, engaging children and families in civic responsibility.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosting family and community engagement eventsHosts monthly family engagement events and special community events such as a St. Patrick's Day celebration in collaboration with Malverne High School interns, fostering family involvement and community partnerships.
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Homeschool Support Services 1 activity
- Offering at-home learning programsProvides at-home learning programs structured around weekly lesson plans that require minimal setup, supporting educational continuity outside of regular childcare hours.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Operating afterschool and preschool childcare programsProvides safe and affordable child care for school-aged children and preschoolers in the Malverne Union Free School District, including morning and after-school programs, full-day and half-day Universal Pre-K options, and a dual language Universal Pre-K program. Offers a play-based curriculum using The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, fostering language, literacy, mathematics, and social development for children ages 4 to 5.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operating summer camp programsRuns a summer camp for children of all ages featuring arts and crafts, sports, outdoor games, field trips, and academic enrichment activities, providing structured care and educational engagement during summer months.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Providing academic support and tutoringOffers personalized tutoring to students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade across a variety of subjects, supporting academic development alongside regular childcare and enrichment programming.
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Who runs it
- CURTIS LEONE — TREASURER
- DAWN HAYES — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH SIMMONS — CO SECRETARY
- EUNICE CRUZ — CO VICE PRESIDENT
- JOE LYNCH — BOARD MEMBER
- KARA SOWERBY — CO SECRETARY
- LILIANA POLO-McKENNA — PRESIDENT
- LINTON SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- STEFAN PHILIP — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- TRENA MILLER — CO VICE PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- Malverne Achievement Center Partner — Hosts the Tutoring Achievement Center program where high school students tutor younger students.
- Malverne High School Partner — Collaborates with Malverne Afterschool Center to provide student interns for events and programs.
- Malverne School District Partner — Collaborates with the organization to provide safe and affordable child care for children of working parents.
- Malverne School District Partner — Operates morning and after-school programs within the Malverne School District.
- Malverne Union Free School District Partner — Collaborating partner in establishing and operating the afterschool program.
- Nottingham Academy Partner — Collaborates on educational programming and shares administrative resources
- Nottingham Academy Partner — Collaborates with Nottingham Academy as part of its program offerings.
How they approach the work
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- Differentiated and Culturally Responsive Educationmethodology: culturally_inclusive_educationBy tailoring learning experiences to individual needs and embracing cultural diversity, we produce more inclusive and effective outcomes because children engage best when seen, respected, and supported as unique individuals within their cultural context.
- Experiential and Play-Based Learning for Sustained Engagementmethodology: experiential_learningBy using hands-on, project-based, and play-driven methods, we produce deeper learning and long-term educational engagement because children learn best through active exploration and meaningful challenges.
- Holistic Child Development through Integrated Programmingmethodology: holistic_child_developmentBy integrating social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development within a single program, we produce well-rounded growth in children because diverse developmental domains reinforce one another in nurturing resilient learners.
- Peer-Led Support and Youth Leadership Developmentmethodology: peer_led_programmingBy engaging high school students as tutors and program interns, we produce stronger academic and social outcomes for younger children while simultaneously fostering leadership and responsibility in youth, because peer relationships enhance relatability and trust.
- Structured Collaboration with School Districts for Program Accessmethodology: school-district-partnershipBy partnering with the local school district, we increase accessibility and participation in afterschool programming because institutional collaboration reduces barriers and leverages trusted community infrastructure.