named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Affordable Housing Waitlist
Manages a centralized waitlist for rental and ownership affordable housing units across developments in the Town of Huntington
Home Rehabilitation Program
Provides deferred or low-interest financing to income-qualified individuals and families for emergency home improvements
Project P.L.A.Y. & St. John's Camp
Free full-day summer camp for children ages 4–12 offering meals, sports, arts and crafts; operated in partnership with St. John’s Church in Cold Spring Harbor
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence commemorationEstablished a planning committee and maintains a public calendar of events, exhibits, and educational programs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, including a map and essays highlighting Revolutionary War-related sites and figures in Huntington.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Economic development advisory servicesProvides advisory services to the Town Board focused on economic development and the revitalization of Huntington Station.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Home Rehabilitation ProgramProvides deferred or low-interest financing to income-qualified individuals and families for emergency and necessary home improvements.
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Managed Parking Services 1 activity
- Mobile parking payment systemImplements a mobile app-based parking payment system in designated zones to allow residents and visitors to pay for parking via smartphone.
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
- Operates government access television and streaming servicesOperates Huntington Town Television (HTTV), broadcasting on cable channels and providing streaming and on-demand web access to Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board meetings, and special events.
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Private Lake and Beach Access Management 1 activity
- Operates marinas and beaches for public recreationOperates three marinas and maintains nine beaches for residents and visitors to support active recreation and public access to waterfront areas.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operates youth summer camp with meals and recreationOperates a full-day summer camp for children ages 4–12 that provides free daily meals and a variety of recreational activities including sports, group games, and arts and crafts.
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Text Messaging Communication Services 1 activity
- Public information and emergency alertsProvides information to residents about weather emergencies, road closures, and community events to support public safety and civic engagement.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Summer Arts Festival performancesHosts free evening performances by local musicians, dancers, and actors at Heckscher Park Chapin Rainbow Stage as part of the annual Summer Arts Festival.
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Supports business growth and community developmentOperates as an economic development entity working to enhance economic development and business opportunities in the Town of Huntington, supporting a local economy where approximately one-third of working residents are employed within the town.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides commuter rail accessProvides access to commuter rail service for residents and workers through four Long Island Rail Road stations within the Town of Huntington.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$19K99%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1271%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$14K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$14K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +58.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ANGEL CEPEDA — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- JOE CAMPANELLI — DIRECTOR
- MARINA LETSIOS — DIRECTOR
- VITA SCATURRO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Engaged in the restoration and re-dedication of the Nathan Hale memorial as part of the Liberty 250 commemoration.
- HUD Government — Provides funding for CDA programs and services targeting low- and moderate-income residents.
- Huntington Arts Council Partner — Co-presents the Town of Huntington Summer Arts Festival with the Town of Huntington.
- Huntington Historical Society Partner — Collaborates on Liberty 250 initiatives, including the development of a mobile app featuring Revolutionary War content.
- Huntington Local Development Corporation Partner — Shares leadership and contact information with the Huntington Economic Development Corporation, indicating a coordinated or overlapping organizational structure focused on economic and community development.
- KeySpan Government — Provides natural gas and electricity services in the Town.
- Long Island Power Authority Government — Provides electricity to the Town and maintains electric generating facilities in Northport.
- Long Island Rail Road Government — Operates four train stations in the Town, providing commuter service to New York City.
- OpenGov Partner — Platform used by CDA to manage its general affordable housing waitlist.
- Order of the Ancient and Honorable Huntington Militia Partner — Participates in the Liberty 250 celebration through historical re-enactments, encampments, and educational tours.
- Passport Parking Partner — Partners with Passport Parking to implement and manage a mobile parking payment system in designated zones throughout the Town of Huntington.
- Smart911 Partner — Partners with Smart911 to enable residents to register communication preferences for emergency alerts.
- St. John’s Church in Cold Spring Harbor Partner — Collaborates with the Town of Huntington to host and operate the Project P.L.A.Y. & St. John's Camp.
- Suffolk County Government — Collaborates on regional commemoration efforts through the creation and distribution of the Suffolk 250 Passport book.
- Suffolk County Water Authority Government — Provides water facilities to the Town of Huntington.
- Town of Huntington Government — CDA operates as a public benefit corporation with a board composed of the same members as the Town Board and collaborates on community and economic development initiatives.
- Town of Huntington Government — Established by the Huntington Town Board to support municipal economic development goals.
strategies · 2
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.
- Cultural Engagement as Community Developmentmethodology: community-arts-engagementBy integrating local arts and historical heritage into public programming, the organization strengthens community identity and participation because shared cultural experiences foster civic pride and broaden engagement in public life.
- Place-Based Economic Revitalization through Public-Private Coordinationmethodology: economic_development_through_coordinationBy aligning municipal decision-making with volunteer advisory expertise and targeted business corridor development, the organization drives localized economic growth because coordinated governance and strategic place-making attract employers and sustain business activity in key commercial zones.