named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Forest Restoration with Kissena Synergy
Environmental stewardship program where youth volunteers remove invasive species and support ecological health in Kissena Park.
Girls Outdoor Adventure Team (GOAT)
Youth program engaging high school girls in outdoor activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, and park exploration to promote physical and emotional growth.
Love Sharing Box Packing
Monthly volunteer initiative packing boxes with food, PPE, and hygiene items for families and elders in need, in partnership with YWCA of Queens.
Nourish Flushing
Client-choice food pantry providing fresh, healthy, and culturally familiar food to families in Flushing; includes workshops, community dinners, and resource referrals.
Summer STEM Camp
Free robotics and coding camp for students in grades 5–8 using VEX IQ systems; led by experienced instructors.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 2 activities
- Provide connections to social support servicesConnects families in Flushing and surrounding areas to support services including housing assistance, job training, childcare, and immigration help.
- Support neighborhood revitalization through community mobilizationProvides community and educational services aimed at neighborhood revitalization in Flushing and surrounding areas through advocacy, compassion, and community mobilization for service and giving.
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Fund expansion of partner organizations' servicesAllocates grant funding to support the expansion of services provided by community partners, such as Boro Pregnancy Counseling Center.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community-building events and workshopsHosts workshops, community dinners, cooking events, and Family Fun Night activities such as a cookie-decorating contest, as well as larger events like a Fall Festival in Kissena Park attended by over 100 children and families.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Host youth outdoor and recreational activitiesHosts weekly Saturday morning outdoor activities for high school girls in downtown Flushing, including archery, ice skating, row boating, roller skating, rock climbing, bird watching, and water-based activities such as swimming, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate community food pantryOperates the Nourish Flushing Food Pantry, providing households with fresh fruits, vegetables, and essential pantry staples every other Friday afternoon in the Murray Hill area of Flushing, Queens, with food distributed by appointment twice a month.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Organize environmental stewardship activitiesOrganizes community participation in environmental restoration projects, including forest restoration and removal of invasive species such as Japanese knotweed in Kissena Park.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Organize youth volunteer programsEngages youth volunteers in community service activities including monthly food box packing events, creating and distributing Christmas cards to homebound elderly individuals, and supporting food delivery programs for partner organizations.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Run robotics and coding education programsHosts a LEGO Robotics and Coding Camp using VEX IQ technology, including a summer program for twenty middle school students focused on robot design, construction, and coding.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$19K99%
Program service revenue$1751%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
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balance sheet
Total assets$95K
Cash—
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Net assets$95K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- KEN NG — DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING
- SUMIN KIM — BOARD DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Boro Pregnancy Counseling Center Partner — Partner organization receiving grant funding and fundraising support from LFCDC for expanded services.
- Ellie Partner — STEM teacher who has led the summer robotics and coding camp for four consecutive years.
- Friendships for Life New York Partner — Partner organization supported through youth-led card-writing initiatives to bring joy to homebound elderly individuals.
- King’s Cross youth group Partner — Youth group that participated in joint activities during Family Fun Night.
- Kissena Synergy Partner — Partner organization collaborating with LFCDC on forest restoration efforts in Kissena Park.
- Kissena Synergy Partner — Volunteer team partnered with LFCDC for environmental stewardship and community support initiatives in Flushing, NY.
- Living Faith Community Church Partner — Collaborates with LFCDC Youth Council on outreach programs for elderly individuals.
- Living Faith Community Church Partner — Partnered with LFCDC to host the Fall Festival 2025.
- Queens YWCA Partner — Collaborated with LFCDC on food delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- YWCA Partner — Collaborates with YWCA on monthly Love Sharing Box packing events.
- YWCA of Queens Partner — Long-term partner receiving monthly volunteer support for food pantry and outreach programs since 2020.
strategies · 5
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.
- Client-Choice Model in Food Distributionmethodology: client_choiceBy allowing families to select their own food items, we increase dignity and reduce waste, because personal agency improves engagement and ensures that distributed food aligns with cultural and dietary needs.
- Faith-Based Community Mobilizationmethodology: faith-based community mobilizationBy mobilizing community members through faith-based expressions of love and generosity, we advance neighborhood revitalization because shared spiritual values strengthen collective commitment to service and giving.
- Food as a Community Anchormethodology: food-as-community-anchorBy using food distribution as a foundation, we build lasting community relationships and connect families to broader support services, because shared access to essential resources creates trust and opens pathways to deeper engagement.
- Hands-On STEM Education for Youth Developmentmethodology: hands-on STEM educationBy using experienced teachers to lead hands-on robotics and coding projects, we build STEM skills, confidence, and engagement among youth because experiential learning fosters mastery and personal investment in academic growth.
- Youth-Led and Experiential Community Engagementmethodology: youth_engagement_environmental_stewardshipBy engaging youth in hands-on service, environmental stewardship, and peer-led events, we foster intergenerational support and community cohesion because experiential involvement builds ownership, leadership, and lasting civic habits.