named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Essay Contest
Annual "Why We Love Whitestone" essay contest for middle and high school students offering $250 prizes to one winner in each category, judged by a retired NYPD captain and professor
Family Fun Day
Annual community event hosted in partnership with the NYPD 109th Precinct at Francis Lewis Park, drawing approximately 5,000 attendees with activities including raffles, food, prizes, and a pumpkin patch
NYPD Block Watcher Program
Collaborative initiative with the NYPD to train civic-minded volunteers in recognizing and reporting criminal activity, providing them with unique identification numbers for use when contacting 911 or 311
Quarterly Newsletter
Informational publication distributed to members that covers local news, government matters, and community events, supported by sponsor ads from local businesses
Town Hall Meetings
Regular community forums that bring together residents, elected officials, and city agencies to discuss local concerns such as public safety, development, and infrastructure
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Advocate for improved public safety and city servicesAdvocates for community concerns related to public safety and city services by participating in mayoral meetings and hosting roundtable discussions with city officials. Has specifically advocated for the establishment of a new NYPD precinct in Whitestone, College Point, and Bay Terrace, proposing potential locations such as the Police Academy or Fort Totten.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute community newsletters and notificationsDistributes a quarterly newsletter and timely notifications to members about Town Hall Meetings, special announcements, and local issues affecting Whitestone residents and businesses.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize community events and town hallsOrganizes Town Hall Meetings, community events, and outreach projects to inform Whitestone residents about local news and issues. Events include annual Family Fun Day, Trunk or Treat, and paper shredding events, with the Family Fun Day drawing approximately 5,000 attendees.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Provide volunteer and youth engagement opportunitiesOffers volunteer opportunities and community service tasks for students, including hosting the 2023 'Why We Love Whitestone' Essay Contest for middle and high school students, awarding $250 prizes to one winning essay from each category.
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Train and support NYPD Block WatchersConducts approximately 2-hour training sessions for community members to become NYPD Block Watchers and issues unique identification numbers to trained volunteers for use when reporting incidents to 911 or 311.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$63K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$74K
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balance sheet
Total assets$14K
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Net assets$14K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +27.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- CARMEN MIRTSOPOULOS — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 109th Precinct Community Council Partner — Co-hosts the annual Family Fun Day event with We Love Whitestone.
- A Better College Point Civic Partner — Worked alongside A Better College Point Civic, represented by Jennifer Shannon, to advocate for community safety improvements.
- Community Board 7 Partner — Coordinated with Community Board 7 members to present community concerns about crime and development to city officials.
- Councilwoman Paladino Government — Collaborated with Councilwoman Paladino in a roundtable discussion with city leadership on public safety issues.
- Donald J. Schroeder Partner — Volunteered as an independent judge for the 2023 essay contest.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share up-to-date event information
- NYPD Partner — Collaborates with the NYPD to train and deputize community members as Block Watchers who report incidents to the police department.
- NYPD Partner — Collaborates with the New York Police Department to deliver the Block Watcher Program, providing trained volunteers who report incidents to law enforcement.
- NYPD 109th Precinct Partner — Co-hosted the 2024 Annual Family Fun Day with WE LOVE WHITESTONE INC
- NYPD 109th Precinct Partner — Co-hosts the annual Family Fun Day event with We Love Whitestone.
- Office of the Mayor (New York City) Government — Engaged in direct advocacy and roundtable discussions with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to address community safety concerns.
- Whitestone Community Volunteer Ambulance Partner — Partner organization providing emergency medical services in the Whitestone area
- Whitestone Merchants Association Partner — Collaborates with WE LOVE WHITESTONE INC to support local businesses and community initiatives
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.
- Community-Based Surveillance and Crime Watchmethodology: community-based_surveillanceBy training and organizing community volunteers to monitor and report unlawful activities, the organization improves public safety and quality of life because localized, informed observation enhances communication with law enforcement and deters crime.
- Community-Driven Civic Engagementmethodology: civic_engagement_through_multi_channel_communicationBy fostering broad civic engagement through volunteerism, community events, and multi-channel communication, the organization improves neighborhood safety, health, and welfare because resident participation strengthens collective efficacy and local ownership of community outcomes.
- Youth-Engaged Community Reflectionmethodology: youth-engaged community reflectionBy involving youth in reflecting on and expressing what they value about their community, the organization fosters long-term community pride and engagement because early inclusion cultivates lasting civic identity and investment.