Arts-Based Engagement for Cognitive and Emotional Well-Being

Offers an annual conducting apprenticeship for up to four high school juniors and seniors to study conducting, learn from master teachers, participate in rehearsals, and perform alongside the orchestra; integrated with the Kids on Stage program.

Provides in-school and virtual music education residencies in choral, instrumental, and musical theater instruction led by professional teaching artists, targeting NYC public school students with limited access to arts education; includes programs such as PopsEd that serve thousands of students annually and have reached over 100,000 since inception.

Operates the Kids on Stage program, enabling middle and high school students to perform alongside New York Pops musicians at Carnegie Hall; includes instrumental coaching and culminating performances, with virtual adaptations produced during the pandemic.

Produces and presents a seasonal concert series at Carnegie Hall featuring guest artists and diverse repertoire including Broadway, film scores, jazz, rock, and pop music; also hosts annual events such as the Birthday Gala and holiday concerts, and offers free public concerts at parks, community organizations, senior centers, and outdoor venues like Forest Hills Stadium.

Creates and distributes educational video series such as "Meet the Musicians" and downloadable student guides to teach instrument families, playing techniques, and orchestral concepts; expanded to 20 videos during the pandemic to support remote learning.

Offers free tickets to over 1,000 children and families through Kids in the Balcony and Kids in the Stadium programs at Carnegie Hall and Forest Hills Stadium, including pre-concert curriculum and educational materials to enhance learning.

Operates income-based and market-rate independent living senior apartments for individuals aged 62 and over, featuring one- and two-bedroom units, maintenance-free living, accessibility accommodations, communal amenities (library, social spaces, café, salon), and utility-inclusive rents subsidized by NYS HCR and HUD. Includes free shuttle service to supermarkets and meal delivery options.

Offers specialized long-term care for adults of any age who require ongoing support due to chronic conditions resulting from illness or injury, provided in a dedicated healthcare setting separate from geriatric-focused units.

Provides hospice care within its long-term care residence, offering end-of-life support alongside other health services in a dedicated facility equipped for palliative needs.

Provides temporary and long-term in-home nursing and companion care services seven days a week for seniors wishing to age in place, including non-medical support, professional nursing assessments, and customized care plans, primarily for residents on The Wesley Community Campus.

Provides daily support for older adults with less medically intensive needs through assisted living programs, including help with bathing, dressing, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, and three meals per day. Services are offered in accessible, pet-friendly residences with social programming and transportation assistance.

Serves three freshly prepared meals daily through Georgia’s Restaurant and operates a café offering breakfast and lunch with meal delivery to apartments, ensuring nutritional support for residents in assisted and independent living settings.

Delivers outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to patients across the lifespan—including infants, children, and older adults—at a clinic in Saratoga Springs, NY. The program includes traditional therapies and aquatic therapy using a heated therapeutic pool with certified instructors, serving approximately 10,000 visits in 2024.

Hosts daily scheduled events, monthly activities, and social programming to promote community, socialization, and quality of life for independent and assisted living residents, with weather-protected access between buildings and on-site amenities that include a library, sitting areas, mini grocery store, hair salon, guest suite, and transportation services.

Provides printable resources such as a Level of Care Tool and fall prevention brochure, offers access to senior care specialists for personalized guidance, and conducts scheduled tours to help prospective residents compare and choose appropriate senior living options on campus.

Provides 24/7 skilled nursing care for aging adults with significant chronic medical needs in a long-term care residence, including private and semi-private rooms, therapy services, and dedicated facilities. This includes both short-term rehabilitation and permanent residency options.

Operates secure, dedicated memory support units for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and chronic dementia, featuring 24-hour medication management, assistance with daily activities, home-like environments to prevent wandering, and proactive cognitive engagement programs such as the Alfred Z. Solomon Therapeutic Activity Center.

Advocates for and facilitates the use of art therapy among caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and dementia, promoting its integration into care practices.