Special Initiatives

Building Success Through Connection and Innovation

Our special initiatives are more than just programs—they're bridges to success. By forging strong connections with community partners, we create innovative, tailor-made solutions that address the unique needs of our community offering programming and activities in collaboration with a diverse network of partners.

We work closely with schools, social organizations, clubs, community-based organizations, cultural institutions, hospitals, senior centers, nursing homes, Indian Nations, elected officials, and local residents to create and deliver programs that make a meaningful impact.

These initiatives are supported in part by key public agencies, including the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York City Department of Social Services. Our work is further strengthened by the support of elected officials such as Queensborough President Donovan Richards, State Senator Leroy Comrie, State Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, State Assemblywoman Vivian Cook, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Member Natasha Williams, Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers and more.

We are proud to collaborate with a robust group of community partners, including the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, Cultural Collaborative Jamaica, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, HealthFirst Jamaica, Jamaica YMCA, A Better Jamaica, Life Camp, Jamaica NAACP, the New Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated and others.

Through these partnerships, we are able to bring innovative and impactful programming to the heart of our community. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future, one partnership at a time.

2024-25 Special Initiatives

Community Performances
Hank & Muriel Live Music & Movement Workshops for Older Adults
Arts in Education (In school, After School, Out-of School)
Academic Enrichment Services
Sports & Arts Administration Workforce Readiness
Arts Diplomacy
Cultural After School Adventures
Cultural Immigrant Initiative
Jamaica JAMS Festival
NAACP ACT-SO Competition
Epsilon Pi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. J. Marjory Jackson Scholarship Competition
Nu Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Talent Hunt & Essay Contest
Empower My Hood Community Scholarship Awards
National Council of Negro Women Queens County Change Makers Awards