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 Cultural Collaborative Jamaica, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, Jamaica YMCA, A Better Jamaica, Life Camp, Jamaica NAACP, the Nu 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
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Community Performances
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Hank & Muriel Live Music & Movement Workshops for Older Adults
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Arts in Education (In school, After School, Out-of School)
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Academic Enrichment Services
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Sports & Arts Administration Workforce Readiness
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Arts Diplomacy
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Cultural After School Adventures
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Cultural Immigrant Initiative
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Jamaica JAMS Festival
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NAACP ACT-SO Competition
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Epsilon Pi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. J. Marjory Jackson Scholarship Competition
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Nu Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Talent Hunt & Essay Contest
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Empower My Hood Community Scholarship Awards
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National Council of Negro Women Queens County Change Makers Awards
2024-25 Schools of Focus
Eagle Academy of Young Men SEQ
P.S. 312Q Jamaica Children's Magnet School for Innovative Leadership and Civic Activism
Growing Up Green Charter School II - Elementary School
P.S. 50Q Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
I.S. 192Q The Linden School & Pathways College Preparatory School
I.S. 59Q Springfield Gardens Intermediate School
2024-25 Older Adult Focus
Jamaica Service Program For Older Adults - CD27
Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens OAC - CD27
Ocean Bay CDC for Older Adults - CD31
Ebony Line Dancers
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