Embedded Integration Model

Operates an anti-violence program providing violence intervention, conflict mediation, and conflict resolution services to gang-affiliated juveniles and young adults.

Hosts community events such as movie nights, summer carnivals, BBQs, and educational celebrations in Brownsville, Brooklyn, focused on education, athletics, mentorship, and community engagement. Events have been held at locations including Caton Market Playground, P.S. 137, and for specific groups like young writers.

Funds a range of youth development initiatives including mentorship, educational support, and STEM education through grant allocations. Supported programs include NEW VISIONS, BROTHERS BONDED MENTORSHIP, STEM PROGRAMS, and other NYC-funded youth services with total grant and expense investments exceeding $4.3 million.

Provides paid internships for college students to support youth development and workforce readiness.

Provides supportive services to students in elementary through high school as a contract vendor to New York State and the New York City Department of Education.

Requires written grant requests with defined guidelines for all fund distributions, associates each distribution with a specific project, and mandates project manager oversight and reporting. Maintains records of all grants indefinitely.

Provides guidance and funding to help the Municipality of Cabrera develop a self-funded garbage collection and disposal system, including maintenance of existing trucks and investment in sustainable landfill solutions.

Received and distributed educational materials to children in Cabrera, Dominican Republic, with logistical and financial support from Aeropost.

Facilitates project proposals aimed at improving the quality of life for citizens of Cabrera, supporting local initiative and planning for community betterment.

Uses volunteer labor, grants, donations, and donated building materials to create and build public works projects that improve infrastructure and community spaces in Cabrera, Dominican Republic. Projects are carried out in collaboration with the Municipality of Cabrera and focus on lasting civic improvements.

Provides financial assistance for cleaning and maintaining public beaches, waterfronts, and rivers in Cabrera, including repair of beach access after tropical storms. Aims to ensure clean, safe, and accessible coastal areas.

Solicits donations and grants to fund municipal projects, education programs, and cultural activities in Cabrera, Dominican Republic, forming the financial foundation for its direct service initiatives.

Provides financial assistance and guidance to improve public infrastructure in Cabrera, including parks, streets, walkways, and neglected land converted into safe community spaces. Supports permanent, maintainable upgrades to city pathways and public areas.

Solicits and coordinates international and local volunteers to support community development projects in Cabrera. Provides housing and resource assistance for international educators volunteering in the region.

Operates El Faro de Cabrera, a home school co-op and community center in Cabrera, Dominican Republic, providing quality and affordable education to local families.

Established and maintains the Friends Center, a community education center in Cabrera offering a children’s library, gardens, playground, and programs in art and music since summer 2012. Also occupies a new two-story education community center connected to a public elementary school and community baseball field.

Identifies students in need and provides sponsorships for education at Faro de Cabrera, SRL and previously at La Academia Internacional de Cabrera, supporting access to quality education for local children.

Has supported Faro de Cabrera, SRL since 2010 by facilitating projects and programs that enhance education and community services in Cabrera.