SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL FAIR OF CLINTON COUNTY, INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 280 MORRISONVILLE, NY 12962 (518) 561-7998
Project Title: INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE LIGHTING AND THE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE FAIRGROUNDS.
Project Director: GEORGE PALMER
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BIDEAWEE, INC. 410 EAST 38TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10016 (866) 262-7347
Project Title: ANIMAL CARE
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A MOBILE ADOPTION UNIT THAT TRAVELS THROUGHOUT THE FIVE BOROUGHS RESCUING, CARING FOR, AND PLACING HOMELESS CATS AND DOGS WITH PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR VARIOUS UPKEEP.
Project Director: HEATHER REYNOLDS
Requested By: EPSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF BROOME COUNTY 840 UPPER FRONT STREET BINGHAMTON, NY 13905 (607) 772-8953
Project Title: ACOUSTICS PANELS AT THE FARMER’S MARKET
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL ACOUSTIC PANELS, WHICH WILL ADDRESS THE NOISE IMPACT AT THE FARMERS MARKET. THIS PROJECT WILL MAKE THE FACILITY A MORE VIABLE SPACE FOR WEDDINGS, CONFERENCES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: VICTORIA GIARRANTANO
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF NASSAU COUNTY 5 OLD JERICHO TURNPIKE JERICHO, NY 11753 (516) 433-7970
Project Title: COMMUNITY GARDEN
Funded Amount: $9,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TOOLS AND MATERIALS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY GARDEN.
Project Director: GREGORY SANDOR
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF ONEIDA COUNTY 121 SECOND STREET ORISKANY, NY 13424 (315) 736-3394
Project Title: ANNUAL FARM FEST
Administering Organization: CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE AND INTRODUCE THE FIELD OF FARMING TO YOUNG STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON TICK AWARENESS AND LYME DISEASE.
Project Director: MARY BETH MCEWEN
Requested By: BUTTENSCHON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ERIE COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS 300 HARLEM ROAD WEST SENECA, NY 14224 (716) 875-7360
Project Title: PETS FOR VETS ADOPTION DAY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO WAIVE ADOPTION FEES FOR VETERANS ADOPTING PETS OR PEOPLE OF ANY AGE ADOPTING A SENIOR PET.
Project Director: JENNIFER GURZ
Requested By: BURKE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MARLBOROUGH AGRICULTURAL ALLIANCE, INC. P.O. BOX 1139 MARLBORO, NY 12542 (877) 829-5500
Project Title: MEET ME IN MARLBOROUGH SIGNAGE
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPGRADE SIGNS USED TO PROMOTE LOCAL AGRICULTURE, AGRI-TOURISM AND SUSTAINABILITY OF GROWING LOCAL.
Project Director: JUDY CLARKE
Requested By: JACOBSON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VOLUNTEERS IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENTS, INC. P.O. BOX 3104 BINGHAMTON, NY 13902 (607) 205-8108
Project Title: URBAN FARM AND COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A USED TRUCK FOR TRANSPORTING PRODUCE, SOIL, WOOD CHIPS, A WALK-BEHIND TRACTOR, ROTOTILLER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: AMELIA LODOLCE
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRIDGE STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 460 NOSTRAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11216 (718) 636-7596 Ext: 218
Project Title: TOMPKINS AVENUE MERCHANT ORGANIZING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND INSTALLATION OF STREETSCAPING AND/OR SANITATION PROJECT FOR MERCHANT ASSOCIATIONS OF THE SECONDARY COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS, AS WELL AS TO ASSIST MERCHANTS IN THE REVITALIZATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR ASSOCIATION TO MAINTAIN THEIR PROJECTS AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES.
Project Director: OMA S. HOLLOWAY
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN ALLIANCE, INC. 335 ADAMS STREET, #2700 BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 875-1000
Project Title: NEIGHBORHOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE AVENUE D SMALL BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING PROJECT, AS WELL AS FOR PROVIDING LOCAL MERCHANTS WITH BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO AID BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION.
Project Director: AVI LESHES
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CORMA (CORTELYOU ROAD MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION) 1021 CORTELYOU ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11218 (917) 721-0844
Project Title: CLEAN CORTELYOU CAMPAIGN
Administering Organization: FLATBUSH DEVELOPMENT CORP., THE 1616 NEWKIRK AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11226 (347) 425-7770
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BEAUTIFY AND ATTRACT BUSINESS TO CORTELYOU ROAD, WITH BANNERS, TREE-PIT PLANTING, HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, STREET CLEANING, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS.
Project Director: SUSAN SIEGEL
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FLATBUSH NOSTRAND JUNCTION DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. BROOKLYN COLLEGE, 2900 BEDFORD AVE., BOYLAN HALL, ROOM 1407 BROOKLYN, NY 11210 (718) 951-5000 Ext: 1449
Project Title: THE JUNCTION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE A WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) GOALS, AND CREATES AN IMMERSIVE DIGITAL EXPERIENCE, WHILE BRIDGING CONSUMERS AND MERCHANTS, AND PROMOTING THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Project Director: KENNETH MBONU
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 8, INC. 1291 ST. MARKS AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 467-5574
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE THE SHOP LOCAL BUSINESS PROGRAM.
Project Director: NIZJONI GRANVILLE
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HABNET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. 1401 FLATBUSH AVENUE SUITE 203 BROOKLYN, NY 11210 (718) 360-5971
Project Title: FINANCIAL LITERACY AND BUSINESS EDUCATION - LITTLE HAITI
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT FINANCIAL LITERACY AND BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT LITTLE HAITI IN BROOKLYN.
Project Director: AFSHAN BEGUM
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MASPETH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. P.O. BOX 780265 MASPETH, NY 11378 (718) 335-1300
Project Title: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $13,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS, WHICH WILL INCREASE PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC BY OFFERING AN INVITING AREA TO SHOP IN AND DRIVE THROUGH. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS PROGRAM ALONG GRAND AVENUE.
Project Director: DAVID DARAIO
Requested By: BARNWELL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MORRIS PARK DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 966 MORRIS PARK AVENUE BRONX, NY 10462 (914) 829-2338
Project Title: COMMUNITY EVENT MARKETING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: WILLIAM PEDONE
Requested By: BENEDETTO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRATT AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. 1000 DEAN STREET, SUITE 420 BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (347) 236-0981
Project Title: PARKSIDE EMPIRE/FLATBUSH AVENUE MERCHANT ASSOCIATION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR LOCAL MERCHANTS IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE LOCAL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND FESTIVITIES.
Project Director: DALE CHARLES
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STATEN ISLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 900 SOUTH AVENUE, SUITE 402 STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314 (718) 477-1400 Ext: 815
Project Title: BIG-3 YOUTH PROGRAM EVENTS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PRINT AND DIGITALIZE PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, AS WELL AS ADVERTISING FOR THE BIG-3 YOUTH PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.
Project Director: CESAR CLARO
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTCHESTER SQUARE DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 43 WESTCHESTER SQUARE BRONX, NY 10461 (718) 597-4629 Ext: 202
Project Title: COMMUNITY EVENT MARKETING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PLAN EVENTS THAT ENCOURAGE AND ENTICE CUSTOMERS TO THE SHOPPING IN THIS AREA SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Project Director: YASMIN CRUZ
Requested By: BENEDETTO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTCHESTER SQUARE DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 43 WESTCHESTER SQUARE BRONX, NY 10461 (718) 597-4629 Ext: 202
Project Title: COMMUNITY EVENT MARKETING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PLAN EVENTS TO ATTRACT SHOPPERS TO THE BUSINESS CORRIDOR, AND TO SUPPORT LOCAL MERCHANTS.
Project Director: YASMIN CRUZ
Requested By: BENEDETTO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASPHALT GREEN, INC. 555 EAST 90TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10128 (646) 981-2290
Project Title: AIR MONITORING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO MONITOR AND ANALYZE THE AIR QUALITY AT ASPHALT GREEN, IN RESPONSE TO THE 91ST STREET MARINE TRANSFER STATION OPENING.
Project Director: MAGGY SIEGEL
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUFFALO NIAGARA WATERKEEPER, INC. 721 MAIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 852-7483 Ext: 21
Project Title: SCAJAQUADA STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OUTREACH REGARDING STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, WHICH WILL FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND INFORMATION OUTLINING THE IMPORTANCE OF DISCONNECTING DOWNSPOUTS FROM SEWAGE SYSTEMS.
Project Director: JILL JEDLICKA
Requested By: RYAN, WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUFFALO NIAGARA WATERKEEPER, INC. 721 MAIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 852-7483 Ext: 21
Project Title: PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN RELATING TO WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION ISSUES THAT ARE FACING OUR COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS FOR WAYS IN WHICH RESIDENTS CAN DECREASE THEIR IMPACT ON OUR LOCAL NATURAL RESOURCES.
Project Director: JILL JEDLICKA
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KEEP ROCKLAND BEAUTIFUL, INC. 120-126 NORTH MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR ANNEX NEW CITY, NY 10956 (845) 708-9164
Project Title: EARTH B.E.A.T. - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS GRADES K-8 ABOUT LOCAL ECOLOGY, WASTE REDUCTIONS AND ENERGY CONSERVATION.
Project Director: SONIA CAIRO
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MAGNOLIA TREE EARTH CENTER OF BEDFORD STUYVESANT, INC. 677 LAFAYETTE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11216 (718) 387-2116
Project Title: CONCRETE JUNGLE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN THE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY BUILDINGS IN THE BEDFORD- STUYVESANT AND NORTHERN CROWN HEIGHTS SECTIONS OF BROOKLYN TO URBAN ECOLOGY AND GARDENING. SPECIFICALLY, THERE WILL BE THREE PROJECT WORKSHOPS AT THE CENTER WITH PLANNED VISITS TO THE HATTIE CARTHAN GARDEN TO DISCUSS GARDENING AND FRESH FOOD PRODUCTION WITH FARMER FLEMING.
Project Director: MARLON RICE
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY H20, INC. 410 EAST 6TH STREET, SUITE 21 F NEW YORK, NY 10009 (917) 656-2984
Project Title: WATER ECOLOGY AND ENGINEERING IN-STATE FIELD TRIPS
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE WATER ECOLOGY PROGRAMS AND IN- STATE ENGINEERING FIELD TRIPS TO THE RIDGEWOOD RESERVOIR. THESE STEM PROGRAMS TARGET PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 2- 12) BY BRINGING THEM ON SITE IN ORDER TO LEARN ABOUT THE ECOLOGY AND ENGINEERING BEHIND THE NEW YORK CITY WATER SYSTEM. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR MAINTENANCE, TO REMOVE INVASIVE PLANTS, AS WELL AS TO PLANT NEW ONES.
Project Director: MATT MALINA
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OPERATION SPLASH, INC. P.O. BOX 228 FREEPORT, NY 11520 (516) 378-4770
Project Title: OCEAN CLEANUP FUNDING FOR OPERATION SPLASH
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REMOVE PLASTICS AND MARINE DEBRIS FROM THE SOUTH SHORE ESTUARY RESERVE IN NASSAU COUNTY AND WESTERN SUFFOLK.
Project Director: ROB WELTNER 161 WESTSIDE AVENUE FREEPORT, NY 11520
Requested By: GRIFFIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SETAUKET HARBOR TASK FORCE, INC. 6 SOUTH JERSEY AVENUE EAST SETAUKET, NY 11733 (631) 476-3099 Ext: 6699
Project Title: WATER QUALITY TESTING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT WORK TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN SETAUKET HARBOR AND PORT JEFFERSON HARBOR, RESTORATION OF HARBOR MARINE WILDLIFE HABITAT, AS WELL AS RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF HARBORS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR LIVING NEAR A HARBOR.
Project Director: LAURIE VETERE
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UPPER GREEN SIDE, INC. 1136 FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 7 NEW YORK, NY 10065 (212) 759-6895
Project Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE UPPER EAST SIDE, SUCH AS SHREDDING, RECYCLING AND SUPPORT FOR EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR OPERATIONAL COSTS, INCLUDING LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Project Director: SARAH GALLAGHER
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UPPER WEST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER, INC. 325 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, #64 NEW YORK, NY 10025 (212) 865-9596
Project Title: ENVIRONMENTAL/RECYCLING OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FREE BIMONTHLY LETTER REGARDING IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROMOTE EVENTS ADDRESSING RELATED AREAS, SUCH AS CLIMATE CHANGE, AIR AND WATER POLLUTION, ENERGY CONSERVATION, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND URBAN GREENING.
Project Director: JEFF TWINE
Requested By: O’DONNELL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FIGHTING CHANCE, INC. P.O. BOX 1358 SAG HARBOR, NY 11963 (631) 725-4646
Project Title: FREE CANCER COUNSELING CENTER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND OTHER PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO CANCER PATIENTS ON LONG ISLAND’S EAST END.
Project Director: NANCY GREEENBERG
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOPE AND HEALING RECOVERY COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH CENTER 2 MAPLE STREET HUDSON FALLS, NY 12839 (518) 480-5499
Project Title: RECOVERY COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Administering Organization: COUNCIL FOR PREVENTION, INC. 10 LA CROSSE STREET HUDSON FALLS, NY 12839 (518) 746-1527
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY ACROSS WARREN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. THESE PROGRAMS WILL INCLUDE ON AND OFFSITE ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS, AND RECOVERY COACHING FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO FIND HELP AND EARLY IN RECOVERY AND OTHER IMPACTED. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR VOLUNTEERS AND COACHES.
Project Director: KATHERINE CHAMBERS
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LYMPHATIC EDUCATION & RESEARCH NETWORK 261 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10016 (516) 625-9675
Project Title: PATIENT REGISTRY AND TISSUE BANK
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL LYMPHATIC DISEASE PATIENT REGISTRY AND TISSUE BANK, AS WELL AS RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: WILLIAM REPICCI
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-L
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PROJECT RENEWAL, INC. 200 VARICK STREET, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10014 (212) 620-0340
Project Title: SCAN VAN PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE BREAST HEALTH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING EVENT FLYERS FOR APPROXIMATELY 260 SCREENING DATES IN ORDER TO SERVE APPROXIMATELY 5,000 UNDERSERVED WOMEN, THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MARY SOLOMON 54 LINCOLN AVENUE ISLIP TERRACE, NY 11752
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-L
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS SICKLE CELL ADVOCACY NETWORK, INC. 207-08 HOLLIS AVENUE QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11429 (718) 712-0873
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS COLLABORATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY AND PATIENTS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE (SCD), HYDROXYUREA AND STEM CELL TRANSPLANT ABOUT THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973. THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP EDUCATE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SCD ON METHODS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES WITH THE ADVANCEMENT OF NEW THERAPIES AND CLINICAL TRIALS AS WELL AS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY OF POSITIVE-SELF EFFICACY MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASE THE NUMBER OF PAINFUL CRISES REQUIRING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ADMISSIONS.
Project Director: GLORIA ROCHESTER
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SHARE: SELF HELP FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST OR OVARIAN CANCER, INC. 165 WEST 46TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 719-0364
Project Title: SUPPORT FOR WOMEN WITH OVARIAN AND BREAST CANCER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE AFFECTED BY BREAST OR OVARIAN CANCER.
Project Director: JACQUELINE REINHARD
Requested By: FALL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SHARE: SELF-HELP FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST OR OVARIAN CANCER, INC. 165 WEST 46TH STREET, SUITE 712 NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 719-0364
Project Title: SHARE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT SHARE’S AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, WHICH EDUCATES UNDER SERVED LATINO/HISPANIC AND AFRICAN- AMERICAN COMMUNITIES ABOUT THESE DISEASES.
Project Director: JACQUELINE REINHARD
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SISTER TO SISTER INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 21 YONKERS, NY 10703 (914) 423-0981
Project Title: NEW YORK WELLNESS CAMPAIGN
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF HIV/AIDS AND OTHER STDS, AS WELL AS OTHER HEALTH MALADIES.
Project Director: CHERYL BRANNAN
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. JOHN’S RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL 967 NORTH BROADWAY YONKERS, NY 10701 (914) 798-8990
Project Title: SPECIAL CARE NURSERY UPGRADE
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE MATERNITY DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE LEADING EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO AN HISTORICALLY UNDER-SERVED AND UNDER-INSURED POPULATION OF RESIDENTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE THE GE HEALTHCARE PANDA BABY WARMER, WHICH WILL ENSURE THAT THE HOSPITAL CAN PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CARE FOR THE SMALLEST PATIENTS(PREEMIES)IN THE NURSERY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DENISE MANANAS
Requested By: SAYEGH
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WINGS FLIGHTS OF HOPE, INC. P.O. BOX 872 ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127 (716) 667-0816 Ext: 102
Project Title: MEDICAL AIR CHARITY
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE IN-STATE AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN PURPOSES, SPECIFICALLY WHEN DEALING WITH TIME SENSITIVE TRANSPLANTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR REPAIRS AND FUEL FOR THE AIRCRAFT.
Project Director: JOSEPH DEMARCO P.O. BOX 107 ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127
Requested By: BURKE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK CORPORATION 69 STATE STREET, 8TH FLOOR ALBANY, NY 12207 (518) 407-0309
Project Title: BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AN EVENT TO BRING TOGETHER SOUTH END RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, MUNICIPAL PARTNERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND CONTRACTORS/TRADES PEOPLE TO CONNECT AND PROVIDE PEOPLE LIVING IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS WITH JOB AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Project Director: ADAM ZARANKO
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK CORPORATION 69 STATE STREET, 8TH FLOOR ALBANY, NY 12207 (518) 407-0309
Project Title: BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AN EVENT TO BRING TOGETHER SOUTH END RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, MUNICIPAL PARTNERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND CONTRACTORS/TRADES PEOPLE TO CONNECT AND PROVIDE PEOPLE LIVING IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS WITH JOB AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Project Director: ADAM ZARANKO
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FORT GREENE STRATEGIC NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PARTNERSHIP, INC. 324 MYRTLE AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11205 (718) 694-6957
Project Title: COMPUTER AND RESUME PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT WILL ASSIST JOB SEEKERS WITH JOB SEARCHING IN ORDER TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT.
Project Director: GEORGIANNA GLOSE
Requested By: MOSLEY
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REBUILDING TOGETHER NYC 126 10TH STREET, #A BROOKLYN, NY 11215 (718) 488-8840
Project Title: PRE-APPRENTICESHIP WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT RECRUITMENT, OPERATION, TRAINING AND PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR A SIX-WEEK PRE-APPRENTICESHIP WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES.
Project Director: SARAH DESMOND
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: THOMAS WHITE, JR. FOUNDATION, INC. 162-04 TUSKEGEE AIRMEN WAY JAMAICA, NY 11433 (718) 658-4985
Project Title: TRAINING AND OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR JOB TRAINING AND OUTREACH IN THE UNDER- SERVED AND UNEMPLOYED COMMUNITIES OF QUEENS COUNTY.
Project Director: BRYAN WHITE
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNIVERSAL CHILD PROJECT INCORPORATED 1078 PARK PLACE BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (718) 487-1313
Project Title: AMER-I-CAN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS OSHA TRAININGS, CDL TRAININGS, CRISIS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS FOR RESUME WRITING AND OTHER JOB READINESS PROGRAMS.
Project Director: CYNTHIA FRANCIS
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ARAB AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NY, INC. 7111 5TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11209 (718) 745-3523
Project Title: ESL COURSES FOR ARAB IMMIGRANTS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OFFER ESL CLASSES TO NATIVE ARABIC- SPEAKING WOMEN FROM BAY RIDGE, BROOKLYN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THIS 12-WEEK COURSE WILL BE OFFERED TO A CLASS OF 30-40 WOMEN.
Project Director: RAMA ISSA-IBRAHIM
Requested By: FRONTUS
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASIAN AMERICAN FEDERATION, INC. 120 WALL STREET, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 344-5878
Project Title: IMMIGRANT JUSTICE ADVOCACY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO HARD TO REACH ASIAN-AMERICAN AND IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS.
Project Director: JO-ANN YOO 120 WALL STREET, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10005
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASIAN AMERICANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. 2 ALLEN STREET, 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 979-8381
Project Title: COMMUNITY EQUALITY SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ADMINISTER PROGRAMS RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, DREAM ACT IMPLEMENTATION, HOUSING COUNSELING, AND ENTITLEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES.
Project Director: ZACH BOMMER
Requested By: CRUZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BE PROUD, INC. 2805 EAST 26TH STREET, ROOM 2D BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 788-7773
Project Title: NEW AMERICANS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS RELATING TO CIVICS AND AMERICAN LAW.
Project Director: RAISA CHERNINA
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BEDFORD-MOSHOLU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. 40 EAST MOSHOLU PARKWAY SOUTH, APARTMENT B1 BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 367-2230
Project Title: COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A COMMUNITY CLEAN UP PROJECT, WHICH CONSISTS OF CLEANING THE PARKWAY, AND REMOVING GRAFFITI.
Project Director: BARBRA STRONEZER
Requested By: FERNANDEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN BAR ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT, INC. 44 COURT STREET, SUITE 1206 BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 624-5446
Project Title: LEGAL SERVICES AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS AND CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE BROOKLYN RESIDENTS, ESPECIALLY FAMILIES IN CRISIS, THE ELDERLY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. FUNDING WILL ALSO BE USED FOR OUTREACH EFFORTS FOR FAMILY LAW AND FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PROGRAMMING.
Project Director: HEIDI LEE HENDERSON
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHHAYA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 37-43 77TH STREET, 2ND FLOOR QUEENS, NY 11372 (718) 478-3848
Project Title: IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ENGLISH FOR SPEAKER’S OF OTHER LANGUAGES PROGRAM (ESOL), AS WELL AS FOR ADMINISTERING PROVISIONS OF THE DREAM ACT.
Project Director: WILLIAM SPISAK
Requested By: CRUZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DOMINICANOS USA, INC. 369 EAST 149TH STREET, 11TH FLOOR BRONX, NY 10455 (718) 665-0400
Project Title: CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOPS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP.
Project Director: EDDIE CUESTA
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK, INC. 121 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10013 (212) 925-6675
Project Title: LEGAL HAND BRONX
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION AND REFERRALS AT NEIGHBORHOOD STOREFRONT CENTERS IN TREMONT AND HIGHBRIDGE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT MORE VOLUNTEERS AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT ARE ABLE TO BE ASSISTED.
Project Director: IGNACIO JAUREGUILORDA CENTER FOR COURT INNOVATION, 520 8TH AVENUE, 18TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018
Requested By: PICHARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREATER RIDGEWOOD RESTORATION CORPORATION 6856 FOREST AVENUE RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 (718) 366-8374
Project Title: ANTI GRAFFITI PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO STABILIZE AND IMPROVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE ANTI-GRAFFITI BUILDING CLEANING PROGRAM, WHICH HAS BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING NEARLY 5,600 SITES. THIS PROGRAM OPERATES FROM APRIL THROUGH NOVEMBER.
Project Director: ANGELA MIRABILE
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HERTEL NORTH PARK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 3 BUFFALO, NY 14207 (716) 912-2878
Project Title: NORTH BUFFALO BEAUTIFICATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPDATE INFRASTRUCTURE ON HERTEL AVENUE, INCLUDING PURCHASING NEW TRASH RECEPTACLES, PLANTERS, AS WELL AS FOR ADDITIONAL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS.
Project Director: JUDY PORTO-FIORELLA
Requested By: RYAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISPANIC RESOURCE CENTER OF LARCHMONT/MAMARONECK, INC. 134 CENTER AVENUE MAMARONECK, NY 10543 (914) 835-1512
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING MATERIALS FOR PROGRAMS SERVICING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES, YOUTH AND ADULTS IN NEED, WITH THE TOOLS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JIRANDY MARTINEZ
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING CONSERVATION COORDINATORS, INC. 777 TENTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10019 (212) 541-5966
Project Title: EVICTION PREVENTION/TENANTS EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OPERATE THE COMMUNITY-BASED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION ON LANDLORD/TENANT, BENEFIT, CONSUMER DEBT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, IMMIGRATION AND COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MATTERS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR TENANT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, FOR RESIDENTS OF THE WEST SIDE OF MANHATTAN.
Project Director: LESLIE THROPE
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-L
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING HELP, INC. 91-101 BROADWAY, SUITE 10 GREENLAWN, NY 11740 (631) 754-0373
Project Title: MOBILE FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR NEW AMERICANS (IMMIGRANTS)
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS TO HELP LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES OBTAIN SAFE, DECENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING, TO HELP THEM DEVELOP FINANCIAL SKILLS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING, TO AVOID EVICTION AND FORECLOSURE, TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING, AS WELL AS TO PURSUE FAIR HOUSING GOALS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE MOBILE FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR NEW AMERICANS (IMMIGRANTS) PROJECT WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE IMMIGRANTS ACROSS LONG ISLAND WITH A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF MONEY MANAGEMENT (BANKING), HOW TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CREDIT, AND THE IRS (FILING TAXES IN THE UNITED STATES).
Project Director: PILAR MOYA
Requested By: STERN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK ONE WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 800 ROCHESTER, NY 14614 (585) 295-5760
Project Title: LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF OPERATING LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CARLA PALUMBO
Requested By: BRONSON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ROCKLAND COUNTY, INC. 2 CONGERS ROAD NEW CITY, NY 10960 (845) 634-3627
Project Title: TENANT ASSISTANCE
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE TENANTS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND ASSIST THEM WITH LEGAL ISSUES.
Project Director: ALEX BURZSTEIN
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOBILIZATION FOR JUSTICE, INC. 100 WILLIAMS STREET, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10038 (212) 417-3700
Project Title: LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE WORKING POOR
Funded Amount: $7,143
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AREAS OF PRACTICE THAT RECEIVE MINIMAL OR NO PUBLIC FUNDING, ESPECIALLY EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER RIGHTS, KINSHIP CARE AND TENANT RIGHTS FOR INDIGENT MANHATTAN RESIDENTS.
Project Director: JEANNETTE ZELHOF
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOBILIZATION FOR JUSTICE, INC. 299 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10007 (212) 417-3700
Project Title: LEGAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME NEW YORKERS.
Project Director: JEANETTE ZELHOFF
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-L
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK IMMIGRATION COALITION, INC. 131 WEST 33RD STREET, SUITE 610 NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 627-2227
Project Title: SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING NEW YORK STATE’S IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CRUCIAL AND TIMELY, CULTURALLY, AND LINGUISTICALLY PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT ISSUES AFFECTING IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS TO CONVENE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY, LONG ISLAND, HUDSON VALLEY, CENTRAL NEW YORK, AND WESTERN NEW YORK TO DISCUSS SOLUTIONS TO EMERGING ISSUES FACING IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS IN EACH REGION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PROJECT, INCLUDING RENT AND RELEVANT INDIRECT COSTS.
Project Director: STEVEN CHOI
Requested By: BARNWELL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH BUFFALO ORGANIZATION, INC. 2 WALLACE AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14214 (716) 430-8351
Project Title: HERTEL AVENUE INFRASTRUCTURE AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE AND REPAIR PLANTERS AND HORTICULTURAL ELEMENTS, AS WELL AS TO REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR BENCHES ON HERTEL AVENUE.
Project Director: JOANN STEINMETZ
Requested By: RYAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION 2141 HOLLAND AVENUE BRONX, NY 10462 (718) 863-8552
Project Title: NEIGHBORHOOD HOLIDAY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BEAUTIFY THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND CELEBRATE MULTI-CULTURALISM DURING THE HOLIDAYS.
Project Director: EDITH BLITZER
Requested By: FERNANDEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRESERVATION BUFFALO NIAGARA 617 MAIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 852-3300
Project Title: WEST SIDE INTENSIVE LEVEL SURVEY
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TWO CRITICAL HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICTS ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUFFALO. THIS WOULD ALLOW US TO ASSIST IN NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION EFFORTS THAT ARE IMPACTED BY A STRONGER UNDERSTANDING OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING.
Project Director: JESSIE FISHER
Requested By: RYAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT SUPPORT SERVICES OF EMMAUS, INC. 715 MORRIS STREET ALBANY, NY 12208 (518) 567-4354
Project Title: NEWLY ARRIVED IMMIGRANT SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS THAT HELP REFUGEES AND NEWLY ARRIVED IMMIGRANTS, INCLUDING BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORTS.
Project Director: RIFAT FILKINS
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RICHMOND COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR 130 STUYVESANT PLACE, SUITE 402 STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301 (718) 876-7228
Project Title: DIGNIFIED BURIALS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A DIGNIFIED BURIAL TO ALL STATEN ISLANDERS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. THIS PROGRAM WILL COVER FUNERAL COSTS WITH OUR PARTNERING FUNERAL HOMES.
Project Director: VINCENT ARGENZIANO
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SEPA MUJER, INC. 45 OAK STREET PATCHOGUE, NY 11772 (631) 980-2555
Project Title: SEPA MUJER OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO THE LATINO COMMUNITIES, CONDUCTING "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" PRESENTATIONS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AS WELL AS FOR IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
Project Director: MARTHA MAFFEI
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOCIETY OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, EASTCHESTER, INC. 897 SOUTH COLUMBUS AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550 (914) 667-4116
Project Title: PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC CEMETERY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PRESERVE HISTORIC GRAVESTONES.
Project Director: DAVID OSBORN
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED, INC. 1000 RICHMOND TERRACE, BUILDING P, 3RD FLOOR STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301 (718) 987-8111
Project Title: YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENGAGE CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND PROVIDE WORKSHOPS ON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF BLACK AND PUERTO RICAN LEGISLATORS ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE IN ALBANY WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Project Director: KIM MCLAUGHLIN
Requested By: FALL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF NEW YORK MILLS 1 MAPLE STREET NEW YORK MILLS, NY 13417 (315) 736-9212
Project Title: COMMUNITY PARKING LOT AND GREEN SPACE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMOVAL OF AN UNSAFE BUILDING, AND THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY PARKING LOT AND GREEN SPACE FOR THE VILLAGE OFFICES, LIBRARY AND FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Project Director: AMY A. TOPOR
Requested By: BUTTENSCHON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YVA JOURDAN FOUNDATION, INC. 1595-52 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 (917) 940-4395
Project Title: WOMEN RISING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HOST EVENTS FOR MULTICULTURAL WOMEN, EDUCATING THEM ON SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE WORKSHOP FACILITATORS, AS WELL AS COVER THE COSTS OF THE VENUE AND MATERIALS.
Project Director: MARSHA GUERRIER
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: 112TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL P.O. BOX 750917 FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (347) 531-6554
Project Title: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OUTREACH TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS.
Project Director: HEIDI CHAIN
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: 69TH PRECINCT CLERGY COUNCIL, INC. 1336 EAST 92ND STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11236 (917) 842-9533
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMS/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKSHOP TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ONE POLICE PLAZA NEW YORK, NY 10038
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH PROGRAMS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKSHOPS TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE, PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND CLERGY JACKETS FOR VIGILS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO HOST A COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, PROVIDE HANDOUTS TO CREATE AWARENESS TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE, AS WELL AS TO ASSIST GRIEVING FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES IN MAKING FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: CECIL MOONSAM
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITY OF PLATTSBURGH POLICE DEPARTMENT 79 MARGARET STREET PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901 (518) 802-7026
Project Title: EXPLORERS PROJECT - COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONNECT THE COMMUNITY AND THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE EXPLORER’S PROJECT. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES EVENTS THAT PROMOTE CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS TO HELP CREATE A BETTER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE POLICE AND THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: BRAD MILLER
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 POLICE PLAZA PATH NEW YORK, NY 10007 (718) 542-0888
Project Title: NYPD EXPLORERS - 43RD PRECINCT
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPTARTMENT EXPLORERS PROGRAM OF THE 43RD PRECINCT LOCATED IN THE BRONX. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN FROM THE CITY’S DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OR A RELATED FIELD IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. EXPLORERS ARE TAUGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SELF- DISCIPLINE, AND RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY AND HUMAN DIGNITY THROUGH TRAINING, INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND OTHER EXPLORING EVENTS.
Project Director: BENJAMIN GURLEY 900 FTELEY AVENUE BRONX, NY 10473
Requested By: REYES
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF LANCASTER 21 CENTRAL AVENUE LANCASTER, NY 14086 (716) 683-1610
Project Title: POLICE DEPARTMENT AED UNITS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) UNITS, AED BAGS, AND TRAUMA KITS FOR THE LANCASTER POLICE DEPARTMENT. POLICE OFFICERS ARE OFTEN TIMES THE FIRST TO ARRIVE AT EMS CALLS, AND THIS EQUIPMENT CAN HELP SAVE LIVES.
Project Director: CHIEF WILLIAM KARN 525 PAVEMENT ROAD LANCASTER, NY 14086
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF HAMBURG 100 MAIN STREET HAMBURG, NY 14075 (716) 649-4501
Project Title: POLICE RADIOS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW POLICE RADIOS TO BE USED BY THE HAMBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Project Director: MICHAEL MELISZ
Requested By: RYAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF ONONDAGA COUNTY, INC. 109 SOUTH WARREN STREET, SUITE 1000 SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 471-3409
Project Title: TALK TO A LAWYER CLINIC
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ADMINISTER A LEGAL CLINIC IN NORTH SYRACUSE SO THAT LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE.
Project Director: SALLY CURRAN
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROAD CHANNEL VOLUNTEERS, INC. 15 NOEL ROAD BROAD CHANNEL, NY 11693 (347) 678-5857
Project Title: BUILDING PROJECT
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE HOUSE.
Project Director: DAN MCINTYRE
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CORONA COMMUNITY AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. 10438 47TH AVENUE CORONA, NY 11368 (347) 992-4545
Project Title: CORONA AMBULANCE SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER THE EXPENSES OF PURCHASING MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS FOR PROVIDING EMS TRAINING.
Project Director: ALBERT PERNA
Requested By: CRUZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FDNY FOUNDATION, INC. 9 METROTECH CENTER BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 999-1250
Project Title: FORCIBLE ENTRY DOORS PURCHASE
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FORCIBLE ENTRY TRAINING SIMULATORS FOR THREE FIREHOUSES IN EASTERN QUEENS. THESE SIMULATORS WILL BE USED BY FIRE COMPANIES TO TRAIN ON VARIOUS TECHNIQUES IN FORCIBLE ENTRY.
Project Director: JEAN O’SHEA
Requested By: ROZIC
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FLATLANDS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE AND FIRST AID CORPS, INC. 4623 AVENUE N BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 338-0434
Project Title: COMMUNICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPGRADE OUTDATED COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS TO REPLACE DAMAGED AND WORN OUT RADIO COMPONENTS.
Project Director: PETER BOJMAL
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT 7 MAPLE AVENUE HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY 10706 (914) 478-3400 Ext: 643
Project Title: HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON MOBILE DIGITAL COMPUTERS FOR AMBULANCES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE MOBILE DIGITAL COMPUTERS FOR TWO AMBULANCES, WHICH WILL PROVIDE BETTER EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JOHN LINDNER
Requested By: ABINANTI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HAWTHORNE FIRE DISTRICT 25 HOME STREET, P.O. BOX 211 HAWTHORNE, NY 10532 (914) 769-2141
Project Title: STRETCHER GRANT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE BATTERY-OPERATED STRETCHERS FOR AMBULANCES, WHICH WILL PROVIDE BETTER EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ERNEST J. CARPENTIERI
Requested By: ABINANTI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LOCH SHELDRAKE FIRE DISTRICT P.O. BOX 292 LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY 12759 (845) 434-2710
Project Title: REPLACEMENT GENERATOR FOR FIRE HOUSE
Funded Amount: $12,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT GENERATOR FOR THE FIRE HOUSE WHICH SERVES AS A WARMING STATION FOR THE COMMUNITY DURING POWER OUTAGES.
Project Director: ROSETTA AUSTIN 298 REYNOLDS ROAD LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY 12759
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 200 CLARK DRIVE, P.O. BOX 432 FULTONVILLE, NY 12072 (518) 853-5533
Project Title: PROJECT LIFESAVER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROJECT LIFESAVER PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JEFFREY T. SMITH
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NIAGARA UNIVERSITY 5795 LEWISTON ROAD NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY 14109 (716) 285-1212
Project Title: FIRST RESPONDER DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FIRST RESPONDER’S DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR PARENTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMS, 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATORS, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, AS WELL AS FOR MUNICIPAL STAFF. THIS TRAINING WILL PROVIDE BETTER SERVICE TO DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DURING AN EMERGENCY.
Project Director: DAVID WHALEN TIMON HALL, 105 B, P.O. BOX 1936 NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY 14109
Requested By: MCMAHON
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH BRANCH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT., INC. P.O. BOX 28 NORTH BRANCH, NY 12766 (845) 701-2707
Project Title: BACK-UP GENERATOR
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A BACK-UP GENERATOR FOR THE FIRE HOUSE WHICH SERVES AS A WARMING STATION FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY DURING POWER OUTAGES.
Project Director: ROBERT THEADORE 170 BUCK BROOK ROAD ROSCOE, NY 12776
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ONEIDA COUNTY VOLUNTARY FIRE POLICE ASSOCIATION, INC., THE P.O. BOX 12 STITTVILLE, NY 13469 (315) 865-4565
Project Title: TRAINING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO ALL FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER LEADERS IN FLOYD, MARCY, WHITESTOWN, AND FRANKFORT, NY TO UPDATE THEM WITH UPCOMING CHANGES IN QUALIFICATIONS.
Project Director: WILLIAM OWENS, JR.
Requested By: BUTTENSCHON
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PARK SLOPE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. 156 17TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11215 (718) 398-4500
Project Title: ALL VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CRITICAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE LIFESAVING MEDICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE ALL-VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, WHICH PROVIDES EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE, RESCUE OPERATIONS, PATIENT ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND TRANSPORT TO PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY.
Project Director: LOUIS GRECO
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RICHMOND ENGINE COMPANY NO. 1 3664 RICHMOND ROAD STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306 (718) 351-0252
Project Title: FIRE ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR FIRE ENGINE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE.
Project Director: STEVEN WHITE
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SCHENECTADY COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF 320 VEEDER AVENUE SCHENECTADY, NY 12307 (518) 388-4300
Project Title: PROJECT LIFESAVER
Administering Organization: SCHENECTADY COUNTY 620 STATE STREET, 6TH FLOOR SCHENECTADY, NY 12305 (518) 388-4355
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROJECT LIFESAVER PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JASON TEMPLE
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SLEEPY HOLLOW VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS 28 BEEKMAN AVENUE SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY 10591 (914) 631-1962
Project Title: STAIR CHAIRS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE STAIR CHAIRS, WHICH ARE USED TO TRANSPORT PATIENTS DOWN STAIRS DURING AN EMERGENCY.
Project Director: ANGELA MARTELLO
Requested By: ABINANTI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VALHALLA AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. 1 WESTLAKE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 14 VALHALLA, NY 10595 (914) 946-8138
Project Title: AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED), INCLUDING THE ACCESSORIES AND THE TRAINING MANUALS, WHICH WILL PROVIDE BETTER EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: STEVEN MARELLO
Requested By: ABINANTI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF ELMSFORD 15 SOUTH LAWN AVENUE ELMSFORD, NY 10523 (914) 592-6555
Project Title: ELMSFORD AMBULANCE EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FOR A NEW AMBULANCE.
Project Director: MICHAEL C. MILLS
Requested By: ABINANTI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF THE CAPITAL REGION, INC. 255 ORANGE STREET ALBANY, NY 12210 (518) 434-1730 Ext: 405
Project Title: SHERIDAN HOLLOW NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATIOIN
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COMPLETE A VACANT LOT MANUAL, FACILITATE A HOUSING MARKETING STUDY, COMPLETE SPECIFIC BUILDING REHABILITATION STUDIES, AS WELL AS TO DEVELOP DESIGNS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION MIXED USE BUILDING. THIS WILL PROMOTE BUSINESS AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Project Director: SUSAN COTNER
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BEDFORD-MOSHOLU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. 400 EAST MOSHOLU PARKWAY SOUTH, #B1 BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 367-2230
Project Title: BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE ADDRESSING NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES RELATING TO SECURITY, SANITATION, HOUSING, BEAUTIFICATION, AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROJECTS WORK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Project Director: BARBARA STRONCZER
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COOPER SQUARE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, INC. 61 EAST 4TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10003 (212) 228-8210
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE TENANT FORUMS AND WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS FOR COUNSELING REGARDING HOUSING PRESERVATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO ENROLL GREEN AND RESILIENT BUILDINGS, WHICH ARE LOW-INCOME BUILDINGS IN A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO MAKE THEM MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT.
Project Director: STEVE HERRICK
Requested By: EPSTEIN, NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COOPER SQUARE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, INC. 61 EAST 4TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10003 (212) 228-8210
Project Title: TENANT COUNSELING AND ORGANIZING
Funded Amount: $7,143
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH COUNSELING TENANTS, TENANT WORKSHOPS FOR LOW/MODERATE INCOME TENANTS, AS WELL AS FOR ORGANIZING TENANT MEETINGS.
Project Director: STEVE HERRICK
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CROWN HEIGHTS NORTH ASSOCIATION, INC. 986 STERLING PLACE BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 774-3834
Project Title: EDUCATION ON PRESERVATION OF THE COMMUNITY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON PRESERVATION AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE.
Project Director: DEBORAH YOUNG
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING AND FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER NEW YORK, INC. 415 ALBERMARLE ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11218 (718) 435-7585
Project Title: HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND HOUSING PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND HOUSING PRESERVATION PROGRAMS THROUGH REPRESENTATION, INCLUDING COUNSELING TO PREVENT TENANT EVICTION.
Project Director: LARRY JAYSON
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING CONSERVATION COORDINATORS, INC. 777 TENTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10019 (212) 541-5996 Ext: 11
Project Title: COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLIES, INFORMATIONAL CLIENT MATERIALS, AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT PROGRAM EXPENSES INCURRED TO OPERATE THE ORGANIZATION’S COMMUNITY- BASED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM.
Project Director: LESLIE THROPE
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, INC. 930 MAMARONECK AVENUE MAMARONECK, NY 10543 (914) 835-8906
Project Title: NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, WHICH HELP COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AVOID EVICTION AND MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE, WHILE COUNSELING FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
Project Director: KATHY PANDEKAKES
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MET COUNCIL RESEARCH & EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. 168 CANAL STREET, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10013 (212) 979-6238
Project Title: TENANT HOTLINE/WALK-IN CLINIC/SENIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,143
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING TENANT HELP HOTLINE AND WALK-IN CLINIC.
Project Director: AVA FARKAS
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF BROOKLYN CDC, INC. 2806 CHURCH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11226 (718) 469-4679
Project Title: HOUSING SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR CONEY ISLAND RESIDENTS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE HOUSING SUPPORT TO CONEY ISLAND RESIDENTS IN THE WAKE OF MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT TAKING PLACE ACROSS THE PENINSULA. SPECIFICALLY, NHS WILL OFFER INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS BEING CONSTRUCTED ON CONEY ISLAND AND WILL OFFER ASSISTANCE TO CONEY ISLAND RESIDENTS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR HDP AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HOUSING COUNSELING, TENANT SUPPORT SERVICES, HOMEOWNERSHIP AND OTHER VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS.
Project Director: TYRONE MCDONALD
Requested By: FRONTUS
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY 250 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10007 (212) 306-8108
Project Title: FAMILY DAY ALLOCATION
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE FAMILY DAY EVENT, WHICH HELPS BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER. THIS EVENT PROVIDES FOOD, MUSIC, AND GAMES TO BUILD COMMUNITY AWARENESS.
Project Director: BRIAN HONAN
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH BROOKLYN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 148-150 HURON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 389-9044 Ext: 16
Project Title: TENANT HOUSING SAFETY AND ADVOCACY PROJECT
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT ASSESS APARTMENT SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES, AS WELL AS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CORRECTION OF THESE PROBLEMS.
Project Director: JACEK BIKOWSKI
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTHERN MANHATTAN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION 45 WADSWORTH AVENUE A NEW YORK, NY 10033 (212) 822-8300 Ext: 319
Project Title: NMIC’S CASE COORDINATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE CASE COORDINATION PROJECT, WHICH WILL HELP TENANTS IN NEED OF RENT ARREARS PAYMENTS TO REMAIN IN THEIR APARTMENTS BY PROVIDING APPLICATION ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY TO OBTAIN HELP THROUGH SOURCES SUCH AS FAMILY PREVENTION SUPPLEMENT, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, AND CHARITABLE FUNDS FROM THIRD PARTY CHARITIES.
Project Director: RODRIGO SANCHES-CAMUS
Requested By: TAYLOR
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTHWEST BRONX COMMUNITY AND CLERGY COALITION, INC. 103 EAST 196TH STREET BRONX, NY 10468 (718) 584-0515
Project Title: HEALTHY BUILDINGS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE HEALTHY BUILDINGS INITIATIVE THAT HELPS ADDRESS HEALTH, HOUSING, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND PRIVATE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS. FUNDS WILL HELP BRING MUCH NEEDED RESOURCES TO RESIDENTS IN TARGETING BUILDINGS THAT HAVE THE HIGHEST RATES OF ASTHMA- RELATED EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS AND HOSPITALIZATIONS INCLUDING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, HOME-BASED ASTHMA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, TRAINING’S AROUND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AS WELL AS SOCIAL AND LEGAL RESOURCES.
Project Director: LEAH JAMES
Requested By: PICHARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRATT AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. 1000 DEAN STREET, SUITE 420 BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (718) 522-2613
Project Title: COMMUNITY FORUMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY FORUMS IN FORT GREENE AND CLINTON HILL, BROOKLYN THAT WILL EXPLAIN THE NEW RENT LAWS TO TENANTS.
Project Director: BERNELL K. GRIER
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS COMMUNITY CIVIC CORPORATION 68-01A 136TH STREET FLUSHING, NY 11367 (718) 261-8015
Project Title: TENANT ADVOCACY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE TENANT ADVOCACY SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDIATION SERVICES BETWEEN LANDLORDS AND TENANTS, AS WELL AS ASSISTING SENIORS WITH NAVIGATING TENANT PROTECTION GUIDELINES.
Project Director: FLORENCE FISHER
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-D
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ALLIED VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE OF RIDGEWOOD AND GLENDALE NY, INC. 72-14 67TH PLACE GLENDALE, NY 11385 (718) 366-0121
Project Title: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.
Project Director: PAUL SCHOTTENHAMEL
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMERICAN LEGION GREENLAWN POST #1244, INC. P.O. BOX 238 GREENLAWN, NY 11740 (516) 523-9391
Project Title: BOY’S AND GIRL’S STATE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS, WHICH WILL GIVE THEM A UNIQUE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN GOVERNMENT AND HOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO WORK. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CREATING A MODEL STATE THAT THEY THEMSELVES SET- UP THROUGH A NON-PARTISAN PERSPECTIVE TO MIRROR THE STRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THESE PROGRAMS EXPOSE THE STUDENTS TO THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES, THE DUTIES AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FRANCHISED CITIZEN. THE TRAINING IS OBJECTIVE AND PRACTICAL WITH THE LOCAL CITY, COUNTY AND STATE GOVERNMENTS OPERATED BY THE STUDENTS WHO ARE ELECTED AND APPOINTED TO THE VARIOUS OFFICES.
Project Director: DENNIS MADDEN
Requested By: STERN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMERICAN LEGION LYNBROOK POST #335 34 WATTS PLACE LYNBROOK, NY 11563 (516) 593-6163
Project Title: FUNDING FOR EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
Administering Organization: AMERICAN LEGION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A JEEP, AS WELL AS FOR FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND BANNERS. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR EVENTS FOR VETERANS, AS WELL AS FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: HANK SPEICHER
Requested By: GRIFFIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BALDWIN POST, AMERICAN POST #246, INC. 2754 GRAND AVENUE BALDWIN, NY 11510 (516) 867-9873
Project Title: BATHROOM/MEETING AREA RENOVATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RENOVATIONS INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF A UNISEX HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM IN THE MEMBER’S LOUNGE OF THE POST. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR EVENTS FOR VETERANS, AS WELL AS FOR THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ROBERT S. HARE
Requested By: GRIFFIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CNY VETERAN’S PARADE, INC. P.O. BOX 6125 SYRACUSE, NY 13217 (607) 280-4959
Project Title: VETERAN’S PARADE AND EXPO
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION AND THE EXPENSES OF THE CENTRAL NEW YORK VETERAN’S PARADE AND EXPO HELD IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK.
Project Director: MARK BURNS
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FATHER EDWARD J. GIORGIO, POST #689, CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS, INC. 638 LORIMER STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11211 (718) 383-8485
Project Title: VETERANS OUTREACH SEMINARS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SEMINARS AND EVENING DISCUSSIONS ON ISSUES IMPACTING VETERANS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE GREATER COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO VETERANS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: PAUL D’ELIA
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LANCASTER NEW YORK POST #7275, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES, INCORPORATED 3741 WALDEN AVENUE LANCASTER, NY 14086 (716) 681-8387
Project Title: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILDING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ROOF REPAIRS, EXTERIOR PAINTING, AND AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT AND DUCT WORK. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS, AS WELL AS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND VETERANS SERVICES.
Project Director: JIM WIER 1690 HALL ROAD ELMA, NY 14059
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LEGION POST 342 - WILLIAM CLINTON STORY 925 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE FREEPORT, NY 11520 (516) 410-9994
Project Title: EVENTS FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST 342
Administering Organization: AMERICAN LEGION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE ITEMS THAT ARE USED BY THE CUB SCOUTS, SENIOR CITIZENS AND VETERANS WHILE HOLDING PUBLIC EVENTS AT THIS FACILITY.
Project Director: ED MARTIN 84 GRANT STREET FREEPORT, NY 11520
Requested By: GRIFFIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MALVERNE POST NO. 44, OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK P.O. BOX 44 MALVERNE, NY 11565 (516) 599-8645
Project Title: AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR EVENTS FOR VETERANS, AS WELL AS FOR THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JOHN J. HASSETT 105 FRANKLIN AVENUE MALVERNE, NY 11565
Requested By: GRIFFIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS POST 1927 79-05 31ST AVENUE EAST ELMHURST, NY 11370 (718) 639-2464
Project Title: CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS POST #1927
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING, MAINTENANCE, VETERANS’ SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS FOR EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE SACRIFICES MADE BY WAR VETERANS.
Project Director: RICHARD ELLIS
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROBERT F. GARRISON POST NO. 3350, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES, INC. 164 MAIN STREET EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518 (516) 887-8170
Project Title: POST RENOVATIONS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REFURBISH THE EXISTING DECK, HANDICAP RAMP AND RAILS, AS WELL AS TO INSTALL HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY ELECTRIC SWITCHES TO THE KITCHEN DOORWAY, AND BOTH RESTROOM DOORWAYS. THIS FACILITY IS USED TO PROVIDE EVENTS FOR VETERANS, AS WELL AS FOR THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: PAT IULIUCCI 112 LAMBERT AVENUE FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
Requested By: GRIFFIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKVILLE CENTRE POST NO. 303 AMERICAN LEGION, INC. 197 MAPLE AVENUE ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570 (516) 766-9740
Project Title: BATHROOM/MEETING AREA RENOVATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RENOVATE THE MEETING AREA, AS WELL AS THE BATHROOM. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR EVENTS FOR VETERANS, AS WELL AS THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: PAUL CASAZZA
Requested By: GRIFFIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UTICA CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT, INC. 726 WASHINGTON STREET UTICA, NY 13501 (315) 765-0975
Project Title: SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION FOR VETERANS IN NEED
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE CENTRAL NEW YORK VETERAN’S OUTREACH CENTER WITH PROGRAMS REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH, DRUG ADDICTION, AND HOMELESSNESS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION FOR VETERANS IN NEED.
Project Director: VINCENT SCALISE
Requested By: BUTTENSCHON
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S. DEPT OF NEW YORK 125 116 BOYNTON AVENUE PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901 (518) 563-1180
Project Title: BUILDING REPAIRS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR ROOF AND OTHER BUILDING REPAIRS. THIS FACILITY IS USED BY THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS HOLDS PUBLIC EVENTS.
Project Director: GARY LAMORA
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VETERANS ONE-STOP CENTER OF WNY, INC. 1280 MAIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14209 (716) 898-0110
Project Title: WOMEN VETERAN NETWORK
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A CHAPTER OF THE WOMEN VETERAN NETWORK, OR WOVEN, A PEER SUPPORT NETWORK FOR WOMEN VETERANS TO HELP BUILD CONNECTIONS, IDENTIFY RESOURCES, AND PROVIDE NECESSARY PROGRAMS. THE CENTER WORKS TO CONNECT LOCAL VETERANS WITH AVAILABLE SERVICES UPON THEIR RETURN TO CIVILIAN LIFE.
Project Director: KATHY ZUNNER
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VFW POST 3054, INC. 8 JONES STREET EAST SETAUKET, NY 11733 (631) 751-5541
Project Title: JONES STREET VFW POST INTERIOR RESTORATION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RENOVATE THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS AT THE JONES STREET POST. THIS FACILITY IS USED TO HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: MICHAEL RUSSELL 83 SHORE ROAD SETAUKET, NY 11733
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER #32, QUEENS, NEW YORK, INC. 19-12 149TH STREET WHITESTONE, NY 11357 (718) 746-0037
Project Title: SERVICES TO VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR VETERANS, AS WELL AS FOR THEIR FAMILIES.
Project Director: MICHAEL O’KANE
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL 8 GREEN DIANA LANE QUEENSBURY, NY 12804 (518) 338-8147
Project Title: VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA - NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM, WHICH HELPS VETERANS RECEIVE THE SERVICES, BENEFITS, AND OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY FOR RE-ENTRY BACK INTO CIVILIAN LIFE.
Project Director: NED FOOTE
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - GREATER NEW YORK, INC. 340 WEST 85TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10024 (212) 873-2600
Project Title: COMMONWEALTH VETERANS RESIDENCE COMPUTER LAB
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPGRADE AND IMPROVE THE CURRENT COMPUTER LAB AT THE COMMONWEALTH VETERANS RESIDENCE IN THE BRONX. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO HELP VETERANS GAIN SKILLS IN COMPUTER LITERACY.
Project Director: MARIEL CRUCETA
Requested By: REYES
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: A BETTER JAMAICA, INC. 114-73 178TH STREET JAMAICA, NY 11434 (718) 657-2605
Project Title: JAMAICA READS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ADMINISTER A SUPPLEMENTARY READING PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE JAMAICA QUEENS AREA. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TUTORS TO THE SCHOOL TO IMPROVE THE READING LEVELS OF STRUGGLING STUDENTS.
Project Director: GREGORY MAYS
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BIOBUS, INC. 1361 AMSTERDAM AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10027 (347) 766-4974
Project Title: BIOBUS LABS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BRING SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION PROGRAMS TO LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS ACROSS NEW YORK CITY.
Project Director: SASHA CHAIT
Requested By: EPSTEIN, NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BIOBUS, INC. 1361 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, SUITE 340 NEW YORK, NY 10027 (347) 878-3210
Project Title: BIO BUS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE BIOBUS, WHICH IS A PROGRAM THAT MAKES SCIENCE ACCESSIBLE AND BRINGS OPPORTUNITY TO NEW YORK CITY STUDENTS. THESE MOBILE LABS PARK AT SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK EVERY DAY AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON DISCOVERY USING HIGH-TECH MICROSCOPES. STUDENTS ALSO ARE ABLE TO ENGAGE IN AFTER SCHOOL, WEEKEND, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, EXPLORING IN- DEPTH PROJECTS WITH SCIENTISTS, TEACHERS AND MENTORS AT BIOBASE COMMUNITY LABS, AS WELL AS FOR ONSITE AT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
Project Director: BED DUBIN-THALER
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BIOBUS, INC. 1361 AMSTERDAM AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10027 (347) 766-4974
Project Title: SCIENCE MATTERS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BRING SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN CORONA, ELMHURST AND JACKSON HEIGHTS.
Project Director: SASHA CHAIT
Requested By: CRUZ
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 LAYFAYETTE SQUARE BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 858-8900
Project Title: RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY FURNISHINGS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FURNITURE AND TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT FOR THE RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY.
Project Director: MARY JEAN JAKUBOWSKI
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHESS-IN-THE-SCHOOLS, INC. 520 EIGHTH AVENUE, 22ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 643-0225
Project Title: CHESS EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CHESS EDUCATION IN NEW YORK CITY, TITLE I PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Project Director: DEBBIE EASTBURN
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITY OF TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY 333 MAIN STREET TONAWANDA, NY 14150 (716) 693-5043
Project Title: ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING
Administering Organization: BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 LAFAYETTE SQUARE BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 858-8900
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPDATE THE LIGHTING IN THE LIBRARY WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT LED LIGHTS.
Project Director: JOHN GAFF
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CLINTON ESSEX WARREN WASHINGTON BOCES P.O. BOX 455 PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901 (518) 957-2358
Project Title: ISAB (I STAND AGAINST BULLYING) - CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ISAB AWARDS CEREMONY, WHICH ACKNOWLEDGES STUDENT CREATED VIDEOS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE DETRIMENTAL IMPACT OF BULLYING.
Project Director: JEFF SISSON
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY DISTRICT EDUCATION COUNCIL 29Q 218-01 116TH AVENUE, ROOM 101A CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY 11411 (718) 341-5408
Project Title: ANNUAL DISTRICT 29Q HISTORY FAIR
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 52 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK, NY 10007
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE PARENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS BY PROVIDING A FORUM WHERE STUDENTS CAN SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS. THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH TROPHIES AND AN EDUCATIONAL IN-STATE FIELD TRIP. THE STUDENTS WILL SHOWCASE THEIR HISTORY SUBMISSIONS IN WORKSHOPS AND WILL BE JUDGED BY FACILITATORS.
Project Director: NAKIDA CAMILLE
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY LEAGUE OF THE HEIGHTS, INC. 500 WEST 159TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10032 (212) 795-4779
Project Title: CLOTH SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM AT P.S. 4.
Project Director: JON-PAUL DYSON
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 18/PUBLIC SCHOOL 219 1098 CLARKSON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11212 (718) 342-0493
Project Title: CREATION OF SCHOOL HORN ENSEMBLE
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS FOR THE MUSIC PROGRAM TO DEVELOP THE HORN ENSEMBLE.
Project Director: ANTHONY LUCAS
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CROTON FREE LIBRARY 171 CLEVELAND DRIVE CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY 10520 (914) 271-6612
Project Title: ENHANCED PATRON SERVICES
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN BE UTILIZED TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND ENGAGE PATRONS AT THE LIBRARY.
Project Director: JESSE BOURDON
Requested By: GALEF
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CYPRECO OF AMERICA, INC. 23-50 27TH STREET ASTORIA, NY 11105 (718) 545-1151
Project Title: AKTINA FM BILINGUAL RADIO
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PRESERVATION AND CONTINUATION OF THE STATION, WHICH PROVIDES CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON A RADIO SHOW.
Project Director: ELENA MAROULETTI
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST NEW YORK RESTORATION LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1159 ELTON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11239 (718) 676-5920
Project Title: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WHICH WILL INCREASE JOB DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO CREATE A RENAISSANCE EVENT.
Project Director: COLETTE PEAN
Requested By: BARRON-C
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FAMILY SERVICES NETWORK OF NEW YORK, INC. 1420 BUSHWICK AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11207 (718) 455-6010
Project Title: YOUTH AND YOUNG EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM - COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM, WHICH WILL HELP TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE TOURS OF SEVERAL SUNY CAMPUSES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, ACADEMIC COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.
Project Director: SONYA COLEY
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 67-01 110TH STREET FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 268-3137
Project Title: COMMUNITY GARDEN
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY GARDEN AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.
Project Director: ELLEN PANZER
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY LEFRAK CITY 98-30 57TH AVENUE CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 592-7677
Project Title: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT
Administering Organization: QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY 89-11 MERRICK BOULEVARD JAMAICA, NY 11432 (718) 990-8583
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE AND HOST PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE AND ENLIGHTEN THE LEFRAK CITY COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CAMILLE T. BARRETT
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HALF HOLLOW HILLS SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA 525 HALF HOLLOW ROAD DIX HILLS, NY 11746 (516) 697-2024
Project Title: DISTRICT-WIDE MAKERS FAIR / STUDENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITY SAMPLER
Administering Organization: PTA NEW YORK CONGRESS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MAKERS FAIR, WHICH IS A DISTRICT-WIDE, ONE DAY, FREE EVENT FOCUSING ON STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MUSIC) ACTIVITIES, HALF HOLLOW HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT CLUBS AND OUTSIDE COMMUNITY PARTNERS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE STUDENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITY SAMPLER, WHICH IS A DISTRICT-WIDE, K-12 PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES, TO TRY MUSIC, ART, SPORTS, TECHNOLOGY AND MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES IN A GROUP ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND BUILD INTEREST FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION IN CONTENT AREAS.
Project Director: CARYL DEICHES
Requested By: STERN
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT 265 HENRY STREET NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 766-9200 Ext: 2216
Project Title: EXPANDED HORIZONS COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE READINESS AND COMPLETION SERVICES, SUCH AS COUNSELING AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS.
Project Director: JEREMY REISS
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HIGHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 14 ELTING PLACE HIGHLAND, NY 12528 (845) 691-2275
Project Title: LIBRARY FOR ALL
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AWE TABLETS FOR THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM. THESE TABLETS PROVIDE LITERACY-FOCUSED DIGITAL LEARNING SOLUTIONS FOR EARLY LEARNERS.
Project Director: JULIE DEMPSEY
Requested By: JACOBSON
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMITTEE, INC. 60 WEST END AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (646) 801-0739
Project Title: HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT WILL CONTINUE TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY THE YOUNG, ON THE HOLOCAUST.
Project Director: BARRY LITUCHY
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: IRONDEQUOIT PUBLIC LIBRARY 1290 TITUS AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14617 (585) 336-6062
Project Title: IRONDEQUOIT LIBRARY EXPANSION AND DIVERSIFICATION OF LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE EXPANSION AND DIVERSIFICATION OF LIBRARY COLLECTIONS.
Project Director: TERRY BUFORD
Requested By: ROMEO
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: J.H.S. 190, RUSSELL SAGE 68-17 AUSTIN STREET FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 830-4970
Project Title: PARTNERSHIP WITH BEAM CENTER
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FUND A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BEAM CENTER, WHICH WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO EXPLORE STEM PROJECTS WHILE CREATING LASTING STRUCTURES FOR SCHOOL.
Project Director: CAROLINE MENESES
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LITERACY, INC. 5030 BROADWAY, SUITE 641 NEW YORK, NY 10034 (212) 620-5462
Project Title: LINC’S COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY MODEL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EARLY LITERACY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN (AGES 0-8) AND FAMILIES IN THE FORDHAM HEIGHTS, MORRIS HEIGHTS, WEST BRONX, AND MT. HOPE SECTIONS OF THE BRONX.
Project Director: ELIANA GODOY
Requested By: PICHARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LITERACY, INC. 5030 BROADWAY, SUITE 641 NEW YORK, NY 10034 (212) 620-5462
Project Title: LINC LITERACY MODEL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, INWOOD AND MARBLE HILL (FROM BIRTH TO 8 YEARS OLD) IN MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF READING AT A PROFICIENCY LEVEL.
Project Director: EMMANUEL NOVI
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LITERACYCNY, INC. 100 NEW STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 471-1300 Ext: 171
Project Title: ADULT LITERACY AND ENGLISH INSTRUCTION IN ONONDAGA COUNTY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LITERACY AND ENGLISH INSTRUCTION TO ADULTS WHO READ, WRITE, OR SPEAK ENGLISH AT OR BELOW THE SIXTH GRADE LEVEL. MORE THAN 400 STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED INTO THESE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS EACH YEAR.
Project Director: MARSHA TAIT
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LOWER HUDSON VALLEY CHALLENGER CENTER, INC. 225 ROUTE 59 AIRMONT, NY 10901 (845) 357-3416
Project Title: STEM PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE STEM PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AT THE CENTER.
Project Director: ANTHONY SANTUCCI
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MID-HUDSON LIBRARY SYSTEM 103 MARKET STREET POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 (845) 471-6060 Ext: 239
Project Title: SUMMER READING PROGRAM AND TECHNOLOGY
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAMS AS WELL AS FOR TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES FOR THE LIBRARY.
Project Director: REBEKKAH SMITH ALDRICH
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOHONASEN MUSIC PARENTS ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED 1174 FLORAL AVENUE SCHENECTADY, NY 12306 (518) 378-9148
Project Title: MOHONASEN MUSIC PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE MUSIC PROGRAM, AS WELL AS FOR UNIFORMS FOR THE COLOR GUARD FOR THE SCHOOL.
Project Director: MICHAEL ADAMEC 2069 FIERO AVENUE SCHENECTADY, NY 12303
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEIGHBORS LINK CORP. 27 COLUMBUS AVENUE MT. KISCO, NY 10549 (914) 666-3410
Project Title: ESL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ESL PROGRAMS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CAROLA BRACCO
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 335 ADAMS STREET, 29TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10035 (718) 935-4450
Project Title: HEALTHY COOKING AND NUTRITION EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A ROBUST MIX OF IN-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL HEALTHY COOKING AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS AT QUEENS PUBLIC SCHOOL 88 AND PUBLIC SCHOOL 111.
Project Director: GRAHAM GORDON
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS 445 5TH AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10016 (212) 592-7046
Project Title: MARINERS HARBOR LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A 3D PRINTER FOR THE NYPL MARINERS HARBOR LIBRARY, AS WELL AS FOR TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: JACK TOMASCAK
Requested By: FALL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH ROCKLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 65 CHAPEL STREET GARNERVILLE, NY 10923 (845) 942-3085
Project Title: MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AN AFTER SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS.
Project Director: MIKE SENNO
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY 505 MEADOW DRIVE NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120 (716) 693-7734
Project Title: SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER
Administering Organization: NIOGA LIBRARY SYSTEM 6575 WHEELER ROAD LOCKPORT, NY 14094 (716) 434-6167
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS AND REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR A NEW SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER IN THE NORTH TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Project Director: LISA ERICKSON
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ON POINT FOR COLLEGE, INC. 488 WEST ONONDAGA STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 399-3129
Project Title: ON POINT FOR COLLEGE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ON POINT FOR COLLEGE’S PROGRAMS THAT ENSURE COLLEGE ACCESS, COLLEGE SUCCESS, AND CAREER SERVICES FOR UNDERPRIVILAGED YOUTH.
Project Director: ANDREA MARSHALL 488 WEST ONONDAGA STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL 85 ST. JOSEPHS AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302 (718) 420-2100 Ext: 2121
Project Title: LITTLE MISS BIG FUTURE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM THAT WILL INTRODUCE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED GIRLS OF COLOR TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) FIELDS. THIS PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE IN-STATE TRIPS THAT ARE MEANT TO ENCOURAGE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN COMMUNITY STUDENTS AND THE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MARINERS HARBOR AND PORT RICHMOND AREA.
Project Director: MICHAEL SPAVENTA
Requested By: FALL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PTA-NEW YORK CONGRESS - BRIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2035 MONROE AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14618 (585) 705-0786
Project Title: BRIGHTON PTSA HARDSHIP FUNDING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EXPENSES TO SUPPORT RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT.
Project Director: ROBIN MINERVA
Requested By: ROMEO
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 206, THE HORACE HARDING SCHOOL 61-21 97TH PLACE REGO PARK, NY 11374 (718) 592-0300
Project Title: SCHOOL GARDEN
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE MATERIALS TO BETTER EQUIP THE SCHOOL’S GARDEN WHICH BENEFITS ALL STUDENTS.
Project Director: SHENITA LOORKHOOP
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 57 140 PALMA DRIVE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304 (718) 447-1191
Project Title: PARK HILL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HOST RESOURCE FAIRS AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES, WHICH WILL PROVIDE FOOD AND ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE SAKE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Project Director: KARYN LIND
Requested By: FALL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY AT ELMHURST 86-07 BROADWAY ELMHURST, NY 11373 (718) 271-1020
Project Title: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT
Administering Organization: QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY 89-11 MERRICK BOULEVARD JAMAICA, NY 11432 (718) 990-8583
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE AND HOST PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE AND ENLIGHTEN THE ELMHURST COMMUNITY.
Project Director: YASHA HU
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RHYTHM OF THE KNIGHT SHOW CHOIR 933 GOODRICH STREET UNIONDALE, NY 11553 (516) 850-0645
Project Title: OPERATIONAL COST
Administering Organization: UNIONDALE UNION-FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS, ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, AND FOR IN-STATE TRAVEL AND OTHER PROGRAM COSTS.
Project Director: LYNETTE CARR-HICKS
Requested By: RAYNOR
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RUSH-HENRIETTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2034 LEHIGH STATION ROAD HENRIETTA, NY 14467 (585) 359-5012
Project Title: LIVE STREAM BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH LIVE STREAMING BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS. THESE EXPENSES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE COSTS OF TECHNOLOGY.
Project Director: LAWRENCE BO WRIGHT
Requested By: BRONSON
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SALINA FREE LIBRARY 100 BELMONT STREET MATTYDALE, NY 13211 (315) 454-4524
Project Title: DEDICATED TEEN ROOM
Funded Amount: $17,455
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONVERTING THE UNDER-UTILIZED COMPUTER LAB INTO A DEDICATED AREA FOR TEENS. THESE COSTS WILL INCLUDE MINOR CONSTRUCTION, PAINTING AND CARPETING.
Project Director: JEANNINE CHUBON
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SULLIVAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ALLIANCE 479 BROADWAY MONTICELLO, NY 12701 (845) 794-4660 Ext: 7
Project Title: LIBRARY-BY-MAIL DELIVERY SERVICE
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED HELP LIBRARIES IN SULLIVAN COUNTY REACH PATRONS UNABLE TO VISIT THE LIBRARY DUE TO ILLNESS, DISABILITY OR TRANSPORTATION ISSUES BY COVERING POSTAGE OF BORROWED MATERIALS.
Project Director: MARY PAIGE LANG-CLOUSE
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SYRACUSE TEACHERS EDUCATION TRUST OF SYRACUSE, INC. 450 WEST KIRKPATRICK STREET, 2ND FLOOR SYRACUSE, NY 13204 (315) 472-6374
Project Title: SYRACUSE SCHOOLS ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE STUDENT ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS IN- STATE FIELD TRIPS TO CULTURAL, ARTS AND LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS TO OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL VENUES.
Project Director: GREG BICKETT
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY 160 DELAWARE ROAD KENMORE, NY 14217 (716) 873-2861
Project Title: KENMORE BRANCH LIBRARY-QUIET SPACES
Administering Organization: BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 LAFAYETTE SQUARE BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 858-8900
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF QUIET STUDY SPACES IN THE KENMORE BRANCH LIBRARY.
Project Director: MARY MUSCARELLA
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHAMPS FOR AUTISM, INC. 750 EAST 179TH STREET, #12H BRONX, NY 10457 (646) 702-7593
Project Title: CHAMPS FOR AUTISM READING AND RECREATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE A LITERACY PROGRAM WITH LIBRARIES TO OFFER SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN (AND CAREGIVERS) WITH AUTISM, TIED INTO ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.
Project Director: STEPHANIE ADDO
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MY TIME, INC. 9603 FLATLANDS AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11236 (917) 933-9875
Project Title: SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM AUTISM, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: LUCINA CLARK
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NY SOFTBALL, INC. 155-03 79TH STREET HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414 (917) 355-0651
Project Title: AMERICAN SOFTBALL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SOFTBALL LEAGUE FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Project Director: RANDY NOVAK
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NY SOFTBALL, INC. 155-03 79TH STREET HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414 (718) 480-6265
Project Title: AMERICAN SOFTBALL PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: AMERICAN SOFTBALL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE SOFTBALL LEAGUE FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Project Director: RANDY NOVICK
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 184 ELDRIDGE STREET NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 453-0287
Project Title: EXCEL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH WITH AUTISM AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EXCEL PROGRAM, WHICH ADDRESSES THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE, LINGUISTICALLY, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE AUTISM AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS.
Project Director: ALISON SMITH 273 BOWERY NEW YORK, NY 10002
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VISCARDI CENTER, INC. 201 I.U. WILLETS ROAD ALBERTSON, NY 11507 (516) 465-1480
Project Title: STEPS TOWARD EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE STEP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES ON-SITE JOB TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Project Director: LAUREN MARZO
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTCHESTER DISABLED ON THE MOVE, INC. 984 NORTH BROADWAY, SUITE 400 YONKERS, NY 10701 (914) 968-4717 Ext: 107
Project Title: LIFE’S BRIDGES PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE LIFE’S BRIDGES PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH DISABLED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO ARE NOW READY TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE. IT PROVIDES JOB EXPLORATION COUNSELING, WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES, WORKPLACE SOFT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, AND GROUP EXPERIENCES IN SELF-ADVOCACY.
Project Director: MEL TANZMAN
Requested By: SAYEGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ALLERTON AVENUE HOMEOWNERS AND TENANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. 1415 ALLERTON AVENUE BRONX, NY 10469 (718) 652-0414
Project Title: SENIOR CITIZEN EDUCATION AND RECREATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
Project Director: FRANK TIRABASSO
Requested By: FERNANDEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, THE CENTRAL PARK WEST AT 79TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10024 (212) 769-5606
Project Title: ANNUAL SENIOR DAY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR GOODS AND SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NATIONAL SENIOR DAY EVENT, WHICH PROVIDES SENIORS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY WITH FREE ADMISSION, LUNCH AND OTHER AMENITIES.
Project Director: DANIEL SLIPPEN
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-L
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMHERST SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED 370 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY AMHERST, NY 14228 (716) 636-3055
Project Title: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION VAN
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION VAN, WHICH WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH A SAFE AND RELIABLE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.
Project Director: DAL GIULIANI
Requested By: MCMAHON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BEDFORD PARK MULTI-SERVICE CENTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. 243 EAST 204TH STREET BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 365-3725
Project Title: BEDFORD PARK NUTRITIONAL AND HOMEBOUND MEALS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO FRAIL AND LOW INCOME ELDERLY IN THE BRONX.
Project Director: PAT BURLACE
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BERGEN BASIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2331 BERGEN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 444-0101
Project Title: MIDWOOD SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER, WHICH WILL PROVIDE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS.
Project Director: PAUL CURIALE
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BERGEN BASIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2331 BERGEN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 444-0101 Ext: 11
Project Title: SENIOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE LOCAL COMMUNITY CONCERT PROGRAMS.
Project Director: PAUL CURIALE
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRONXWORKS, INC. 60 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, STREET LEVEL BRONX, NY 10453 (646) 393-4000 Ext: 4023
Project Title: THE BRONX WORKS SENIOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SHAP)
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP ADULTS AGES 60 AND OLDER REMAIN STABLY HOUSED. SPECIFICALLY, A SHAP CASEWORKER WILL HELP SENIORS COMPLETE FIRST-TIME OR RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMS SUCH AS SECTION 8, DRIE, SCRIE, AND PUBLIC HOUSING.
Project Director: JAZMIN REYES 200 WEST TREMONT AVENUE BRONX, NY 10453
Requested By: JOYNER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOME COUNTY - OFFICE FOR AGING BROOME COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 44 HAWLEY ST., P.O. BOX 1766 BINGHAMTON, NY 13902 (607) 778-2411
Project Title: UPDATES FOR VESTAL SENIOR CENTER AND BROOME WEST SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE KITCHEN AND DINING SUPPLIES FOR BOTH LOCATIONS - $1,200; PURCHASE HOT BOXES FOR MEALS ON WHEELS - $2,000; PURCHASE EXERCISE ROOM ENHANCEMENTS - $2,000 FOR BROOME WEST; REPLACE OVERHAND FOR THE EXIT AT BROOME WEST - $4, 500; PURCHASE SPEAKER ENTERTAINMENT MACHINE FOR BOTH CENTERS - $300.
Project Director: RITA FLUHARTY
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CARMEN PARSONS HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY 723 ELTON AVENUE BRONX, NY 10475 (718) 552-2895
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: NEW VISION COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT HDFC 798 WESTCHESTER AVENUE BRONX, NY 10455 (646) 934-2496
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE HOUSING COMPLEX.
Project Director: MIRIAM RODRIGUEZ 441 EAST 138TH STREET BRONX, NY 10475
Requested By: ARROYO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CARTER BURDEN NETWORK, INC. 415 EAST 73RD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10021 (212) 879-7400 Ext: 301
Project Title: ROOSEVELT ISLAND SENIOR CENTER RECREATION PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND SENIOR CENTER. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION AND EDUCATION THAT ENHANCE SENIORS’ QUALITY OF LIFE.
Project Director: LISA FERNANDEZ
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, INC. 191 JORALEMON STREET, 14TH FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 722-6037
Project Title: GLENWOOD SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND HEALTH ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE GLENWOOD SENIOR CENTER TO PROVIDE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: CHRISTINA YANG
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, INC. 191 JORALEMON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 722-6123
Project Title: SENIOR RECREATIONAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SENIORS AT THE BAY SENIOR CENTER. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: SAMIRA ALIEVA
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILDREN OF WORLD WAR II FROM THE FORMER SOVIET UNION, INC. 1150 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, #6Z BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (347) 839-2321
Project Title: CAFE EUROPA PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE SENIOR SOCIAL EVENTS MODELED AFTER THE CLAIMS CONFERENCE’S CAFE EUROPA PROGRAM TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL BEING.
Project Director: ZINOVIY GINZBURG
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DOROT, INC. 171 WEST 85TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10024 (212) 769-2850
Project Title: MEALS FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICES FOR THE HOMEBOUND PROGRAM, WHICH SERVES 14,500 MEALS PER YEAR TO SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MARK L. MERIDY
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-L
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DOUBLEDAY BABCOCK SENIOR CENTER, INC. 45 EAST MAIN STREET OYSTER BAY, NY 11771 (516) 922-1770
Project Title: SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
Funded Amount: $12,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS, INCLUDING PLANNING, PROMOTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CENTER’S ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: JUDY PALUMBO
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST 233RD STREET SENIOR CENTER PO BOX 291 BRONX NY 10466 (646) 721-8990
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS.
Project Director: RACHEL MCNIEL PO BOX 291 BRONX, NY 10466
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EILEEN DUGAN AMICO SENIOR CENTER 378 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11231 (718) 596-1956
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITION, AND RECREATIONAL PROJECT
Administering Organization: AMERICAN-ITALIAN COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS, INC. 138 BAY 20TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11214
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EXERCISE AND NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A SOCIAL DANCE PROGRAM, FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CAROL REID-REMBERT
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ELMCOR YOUTH & ADULT ACTIVITIES, INC. 33-16 108TH STREET CORONA, NY 11369 (718) 651-0096
Project Title: ELMCOR GOLDEN PHOENIX CLUB SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE SENIOR SERVICES THROUGH PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, IN-STATE TRIPS, AND TRAINING.
Project Director: LARINDA HOOKS 98-19 ASTORIA BOULEVARD FLUSHING, NY 11369
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FARRAGUT SENIOR CENTER 228 YORK STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 643-0232
Project Title: PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS
Administering Organization: SPANISH SPEAKING ELDERLY COUNCIL-RAICES, INC. 460 ATLANTIC AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11217 (718) 643-0232
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD ITEMS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LISETTE SOSA-DICKSON
Requested By: MOSLEY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FEDERATION OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS OF BROOKLYN, LTD. 8711 18TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11214 (718) 259-2828
Project Title: SENIOR DAY PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER ON WEEKDAYS FOR CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES. THESE CLASSES WILL FOCUS ON A DIVERSE SCHEDULE OF FITNESS, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL SESSIONS, AS WELL AS FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND A VARIETY OF GUEST LECTURERS.
Project Director: NANCY SOTTILE
Requested By: ABBATE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER 106-06 QUEENS BOULEVARD FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 520-8197
Project Title: SELFHELP SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER SENIOR ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS ARE NON SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ROSEANN ROSADO
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FULLER CENTER FOR HOUSING OF GREATER NEW YORK CITY, INC. 659 MAIN STREET NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 (914) 636-8335
Project Title: AGING IN PLACE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE PROGRAM MATERIALS FOR THE ORGANIZATION’S AGING-IN-PLACE PROGRAM TO ASSIST NEEDY SENIOR CITIZENS.
Project Director: JAMES KILLORAN
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GLEN COVE SENIOR CENTER 130 GLEN STREET GLEN COVE, NY 11542 (516) 759-9610
Project Title: SENIOR SERVICES
Administering Organization: CITY OF GLEN COVE 9 GLEN STREET GLEN COVE, NY 11542
Funded Amount: $18,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS EVENT AS WELL AS FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE AIMED AT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS.
Project Director: CAROL WALDMAN
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GRAND STREET SETTLEMENT, INC. 80 PITT STREET NEW YORK, NY 10002 (646) 201-4203 Ext: 3110
Project Title: ESSEX CROSSING COMMUNITY CENTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO HEALTH SCREENINGS, EXERCISE PROGRAMS, AND REFERRALS FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS.
Project Director: WILLING CHIN-MA 175 DELANCEY STREET, 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10002
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREAT NECK SENIOR CENTER, INC. 80 GRACE AVENUE GREAT NECK, NY 11021 (516) 487-0025
Project Title: SOCIAL CENTER DINING AREA
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR LARGE ROUND TABLES IN THE DINING ROOM AREA WHERE SENIOR EAT A LUNCH THAT IS PROVIDED BY THE SOCIAL CENTER.
Project Director: ANN TARCHER
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREATER WHITESTONE TAXPAYERS COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. P.O. BOX 570365 WHITESTONE, NY 11357 (718) 746-1767
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER THE COST OF RENT AND LIABILITY INSURANCE SO THAT THE ORGANIZATION CAN CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EXERCISE AND ART PROGRAMS FOR THE SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: RUTH CIPKO
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREENWICH HOUSE, INC. 122 WEST 27TH STREET, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 991-0003 Ext: 400
Project Title: SENIOR HEALTH AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,143
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH CARE, HOME HEALTH CARE, AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ANDREA NEWMAN
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HANAC, INC. 23-16 30TH AVENUE ASTORIA, NY 11102 (212) 840-8005
Project Title: EAST-WEST CONNECTION TRANSPORTATION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE EAST-WEST CONNECTION TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR SENIORS, WHICH PICKS THEM UP FROM THEIR RESIDENCE AND TAKES THEM TO THE LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS.
Project Director: STACY BLIAGOS
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HANAC, INC. 27-40 HOYT AVENUE S ASTORIA, NY 11102 (718) 961-0344
Project Title: COLLEGE POINT SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR PROGRAMS, INCLUDING YOGA CLASSES, DANCERCISE, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION TO EVENTS, AND FOR OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO OPERATING THESE PROGRAMS.
Project Director: RHONDA CARUSO 13-28 123RD STREET FLUSHING, NY 11356
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HARLEM ADVOCATES FOR SENIORS, INC. COLLEGE-STATION, P.O. BOX 791 NEW YORK, NY 10030 (347) 698-8878
Project Title: HAS SENIOR EDUCATION WORKSHOP SERIES
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR COMMUNITY SENIORS AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT IN FITNESS/EXERCISE, CULTURAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THIS EFFORT WILL ENSURE THAT SENIORS HAVE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND HAVE ACCESS TO THE ENTITLEMENTS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ADDRESS THEIR CONCERNS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO REDUCE SENIOR ISOLATION BY PROMOTING SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND HIGHLIGHT ACTIVE AGING.
Project Director: WILLIAM HAMER 1769 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, #2B NEW YORK, NY 10031
Requested By: TAYLOR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS CHARITY, INC. 2880 WEST 12TH STREET, SUITE 6 BROOKLYN, NY 11224 (718) 449-1208
Project Title: HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE SENIOR SOCIAL EVENTS MODELED AFTER THE CLAIMS CONFERENCE’S CAFE EUROPA PROGRAM TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL BEING.
Project Director: VLADIMIR RIPA
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOPE COMMUNITY, INC. 174 EAST 104TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10029 (212) 860-8812
Project Title: ENERGY EFFICIENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY, AS WELL AS SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM REGARDING DEALING WITH HIGH HEATING AND/OR COOLING BILLS AND INTERVENING WHEN POWER IS SHUT OFF DUE TO NON-PAYMENT. THIS PROGRAM ALSO DISTRIBUTES ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS, AND EDUCATES ON SAVING MONEY BY BEING EFFICIENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE A JAZZ FESTIVAL FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: WALTER M. ROBERTS
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: INDIA HOME, INC. 69-55 260TH PLACE FLORAL PARK, NY 11004 (516) 859-5125
Project Title: SENIOR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $6,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR PROGRAMS RELATING TO HEALTH, WELLNESS, TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, ESL CLASSES, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER TOPICS OF INTEREST TO SENIORS. FUNDING WILL ALSO BE USED FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR SENIORS.
Project Director: VASUNDHARA KALASAPUDI
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JAY-HARAMA SENIOR CENTER 2600 OCEAN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11229 (718) 891-1110
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH RELATED ACTIVITIES
Administering Organization: JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER CONEY ISLAND, INC. 3001 WEST 37TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11224 (718) 449-5000 Ext: 220
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: BROCHA SHERESHEVSKY
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICES FOR THE AGING 247 WEST 27TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 273-5250
Project Title: HES JASA CENTER FOR SENIORS
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR ENHANCING SOCIAL HEALTH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS OFFERED TO ALL RESIDENTS OF NEW YORK STATE AT THE JASA CENTER FOR SENIORS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: SUEANNE PARTNOW HES 9502 SEAVIEW AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11236
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JUDGE GILBERT RAMIREZ APARTMENTS 443 EAST 138TH STREET BRONX, NY 10475 (718) 552-2895
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: NEW VISION COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT HDFC 798 WESTCHESTER AVENUE BRONX, NY 10455 (646) 934-2496
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE FACILITY.
Project Director: MIRIAM RODRIGUEZ 441 EAST 138TH STREET BRONX, NY 10475
Requested By: ARROYO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICES OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK, INC. 203-05 32ND AVENUE BAYSIDE, NY 11361 (718) 939-6137
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LINDA LEE
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MEALS-ON-WHEELS OF NEW ROCHELLE, INC. 50 PINTARD AVENUE NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 (914) 576-3865
Project Title: MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE DELIVERY OF HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR THE ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR OUTREACH AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS.
Project Director: PATRICIA SHOWERS
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, INC. 2900 WEST 8TH STREET, #1E BROOKLYN , NY 11224 (718) 265-4985
Project Title: HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR AND VETERAN SOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE SENIOR SOCIAL EVENTS MODELED AFTER THE CLAIMS CONFERENCE’S CAFE EUROPA PROGRAM TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELL BEING. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND VETERANS TO MEET OVER A MEAL AND FORM COMMUNITY BONDS OVER SHARED EXPERIENCES.
Project Director: PAVEL VISHNIVETSKY 2823 WEST 12TH STREET, APT11H BROOKLYN, NY 11224
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS, INC. 9 EAST 89TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10128 (212) 401-5735
Project Title: FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY THAT WILL INCLUDE GROUP INSTRUCTION, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS. THESE PROGRAMS WILL PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH EXERCISING CLASSES TO HELP IMPROVE HEALTH AND COMBAT CHRONIC CONDITIONS THAT ARE ATTRIBUTED TO THE LACK OF PHYSICAL MOVEMENT.
Project Director: MICHAEL SCHNALL
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK, INC. 6614 11TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 236-5266
Project Title: NIA SENIOR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO WORK WITH AREA SENIOR CENTERS TO ASSESS THE NEEDS OF PARTICULAR CENTERS AND THE NEEDS OF AREA SENIORS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: ROSA CASELLA
Requested By: ABBATE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK, INC. 6614 11TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 236-5266
Project Title: SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EVENTS FOR SENIOR SOCIALIZATION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE HEALTH EDUCATION, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SENIOR PROMS, AND SENIOR PICNICS. SOCIALIZATION AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS PROVIDE SENIORS OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THEIR REGULAR ROUTINE.
Project Director: MARY ANNE CINO, CEO
Requested By: FRONTUS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ONEIDA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE AGING 800 PARK AVENUE UTICA, NY 13501 (315) 798-5456
Project Title: SERVICES AND TRAINING TO SENIORS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AND/OR OLDER ADULTS IN ONEIDA COUNTY.
Project Director: JOHN ROMANO
Requested By: BUTTENSCHON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE SENIORS CLUB 85 JAMAICA AVENUE PLAINVIEW, NY 11803 (516) 937-6424
Project Title: SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
Administering Organization: PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 106 WASHINGTON AVENUE PLAINVIEW NY 11803 (516) 434-3000
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS BY PROVIDING SOCIAL EVENTS, TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.
Project Director: RACHEL STAIANO
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RAIN TOTAL CARE, INC. 811 MORRIS PARK AVENUE BRONX, NY 10462 (718) 892-5520
Project Title: REPAIRS FOR THE SENIOR CENTER
Administering Organization: REGIONAL AID FOR INTERIM NEEDS, INC.
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPDATE THE HVAC SYSTEM, AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE THE ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SYSTEMS.
Project Director: BERNADETTE PAGAN 1380 METROPOLITAN AVENUE BRONX, NY 10462
Requested By: REYES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERDALE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, INC. 5521 MOSHOLU AVENUE BRONX, NY 10471 (718) 549-8100
Project Title: TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM IN WHICH THE HOMEBOUND ELDERLY RECEIVE A DAILY TELEPHONE CALL TO AVOID ISOLATION AND LONELINESS WHILE CONFIRMING THEIR HEALTH AND WELL- BEING TO MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY.
Project Director: DANIEL EUDENE
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERDALE SENIOR SERVICES, INC. 2600 NETHERLAND AVENUE BRONX, NY 10463 (718) 884-5900
Project Title: HEALTH PROMOTION AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATION
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF SENIORS THROUGH COUNSELING AND EDUCATION, AS WELL AS TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY BY USING VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST IN THIS PROGRAM.
Project Director: JULIA SCHWARTZ-LEEPER
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCHDALE VILLAGE SOCIAL SERVICES, INC. 169-65 137TH AVENUE JAMAICA, NY 11434 (718) 525-2800 Ext: 4
Project Title: ROCHDALE SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT THE ROCHDALE SENIOR CENTER.
Project Director: SHEREE SHIVERS
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SAMUEL FIELD YM & YWHA, INC. 58-20 LITTLE NECK PARKWAY LITTLE NECK, NY 11362 (718) 225-6750
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE "A DAY OUT" SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM, AS WELL AS FOR PROGRAMS FOR NATURALLY OCCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (NORCS), FOR THE ELDERLY POPULATION IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: DANIELLE ELLMAN
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SEARCH AND CARE, INC. 1844 SECOND AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10129 (212) 289-5300
Project Title: THERAPEUTIC GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR EAST HARLEM SENIORS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS TO REDUCE ISOLATION AND ANXIETY, AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
Project Director: ROBIN STRASHUN
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SELFHELP COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 208-11 26TH AVENUE BAYSIDE, NY 11360 (718) 224-7888
Project Title: HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ART PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ERIN BRENNAN
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SELFHELP COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 33-45 90TH STREET JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 (718) 396-5425
Project Title: SELF-HELP PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING, MAINTENANCE AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS.
Project Director: KAREN TAYLOR
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SENIOR CITIZENS OF WESTBURY, INC. 360 POST AVENUE WESTBURY, NY 11590 (516) 334-5886
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP MAINTAIN MOBILITY FOR SENIORS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE SOCIALIZATION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE ART PROGRAMS AND YOGA CLASSES IN AN EFFORT TO FOCUS ON KEEPING THE SENIORS ACTIVE.
Project Director: MAUREEN DROGE
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SERVICES NOW FOR ADULT PERSONS, INC. 80-45 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD, BUILDING #4 QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427 (718) 454-2100
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.
Project Director: PAOLA MICELI
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE 180 REMSEN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 489-5372
Project Title: SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE "FOR SENIORS" PROGRAMS, WHICH OFFERS FREE CULTURAL, EDUCATION, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SENIORS FROM DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. THESE PROGRAMS RANGE FROM TAI CHI, YOGA, RECREATIONAL SWIMMING, CREATIVE WRITING, COMPUTER AND PAINTING CLASSES, CONCERTS, AND AS WELL AS FOR LECTURES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ROB OLIVA
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. SIMON AND JUDE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 185 VAN SICKLEN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11223 (718) 375-9600
Project Title: GOLDEN AGE CLUB
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS FOR ABOUT 175 MEMBERS PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE NON SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: VINCENZA VECCIA
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA 3301 BROADWAY CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227 (716) 686-3400
Project Title: SENIOR CENTER EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OFFSET THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING A VETERANS AND SENIOR DINNER DANCE. THE SENIOR CENTER PROVIDES GREAT LIFE-ENRICHING EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS, AND THESE FUNDS WILL GO A LONG WAY IN PROVIDING THAT SERVICE.
Project Director: KERRY PEEK 3349 BROADWAY CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VISITING NEIGHBORS, INC. 3 WASHINGTON SQUARE VILLAGE, SUITE 1F NEW YORK, NY 10012 (212) 260-6200
Project Title: PROJECT SENIOR ACCESS
Funded Amount: $7,142
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ACCESS PROGRAM THAT GIVES ASSISTANCE TO SENIORS, WHICH PROVIDES ESCORTS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER SERVICES, WHICH ALLOWS SENIORS TO STAY IN THEIR HOMES.
Project Director: LAURA SCHARF
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WAYSIDE OUT-REACH DEVELOPMENT, INC. 460 DUMONT AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11212 (718) 790-8146
Project Title: WORD, INC. - SENIOR FORMAL
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR PROGRAMS.
Project Director: KRISTINA COLLINS
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YONKERS OFFICE FOR THE AGING 435 RIVERDALE AVENUE YONKERS, NY 10705 (914) 377-6826
Project Title: PILOT PROGRAM FOR AFTERNOON SUPPORTIVE TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS. YONKERS IS THE 4TH LARGEST CITY IN THE STATE WITH A SENIOR POPULATION OF 32,928 WHO ARE 65 OR OLDER. YOFA OFFERS SENIORS TRANSPORTATION TO THE SUPERMARKET, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND OTHER IN-STATE TRIPS.
Project Director: KELLY CHIARELLA
Requested By: SAYEGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG ISRAEL OF WAVECREST & BAYSWATER SENIOR LEAGUE 50 EISENHOWER DRIVE, SUITE 102 PARAMUS, NJ 07652 (718) 677-4315
Project Title: SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES AT YIMB SENIOR LEAGUE
Administering Organization: YOUNG ISRAEL PROGRAMS, INC.
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AT THE SENIOR CENTER, AS WELL AS FOR EQUIPMENT AND/OR MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ALICE KWITKIN 2716 HEALY AVENUE FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ACTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2114 MERMAID AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11224 (718) 415-1170
Project Title: CONEY ISLAND CLERGY MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE REFERRAL NETWORK
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE A REFERRAL NETWORK BETWEEN CONEY ISLAND CLERGY, RABBIS, & IMANS AND MENTAL HEALTH/ SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROVIDERS IN SOUTHERN BROOKLYN AND BEYOND. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO CONDUCT MEETINGS WITH LOCAL INSTITUTIONS, SUCH AS HOSPITALS, DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS, MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS.
Project Director: VINCENT FUSCO
Requested By: FRONTUS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ADDICTIONS CARE CENTER OF ALBANY, INC. 90 MCCARTY AVENUE ALBANY, NY 12202 (518) 465-5470 Ext: 213
Project Title: ANCILLARY TREATMENT SERVICES FOR PART 820
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO MEN AND WOMEN WHO WILL BE RECEIVING SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT SERVICES. THESE RECREATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE EXERCISE CLASSES SUCH AS YOGA, EXERCISE PROGRAMS, ART THERAPY, RECREATIONAL THERAPY, AND LOCAL CULTURAL OUTINGS.
Project Director: KELLY FARHENKOPF
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF SARATOGA COUNTY, INC. 125 HIGH ROCK AVENUE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 (518) 581-1230 Ext: 3611
Project Title: ENHANCING PEER RECOVERY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE HEALING SPRINGS RECOVERY CENTER, WHICH IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN RECOVERY WHO ARE PARENTS. THESE SERVICES WILL BE EXPANDED TO REACH A COMMUNITY THAT HAS NOT BEEN TARGETED. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO EXPAND OUR WORKFORCE PREPARATION CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY.
Project Director: JANINE STUCHIN
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: 3 D’S AFTERCARE, INC. 586 SEAMAN AVENUE BALDWIN, NY 11510 (516) 600-9449
Project Title: STEAM FUNDING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE ITEMS THAT WILL ENHANCE THE STEAM PROGRAMS, SUCH AS A SMART BOARD, WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE WAY THAT THE CHILDREN LEARN BY PROJECTING VISUAL ELEMENTS AND ALLOWING THE STAFF TO ACCOMMODATE DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES. THE SMART BOARD CAN ALSO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR PARENTS/ CAREGIVERS AND ADULT LEARNERS WITHIN THE ESL AND OFFER JOB READINESS SKILLS. FUNDING WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE LAPTOPS AND IPADS AS WELL AS FOR INFLATABLE MATTRESSES FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL REMAIN AT THE CENTER UNTIL MIDNIGHT.
Project Director: ZODELIA WILLIAMS 2110 PINE STREET BALDWIN, NY 11510
Requested By: GRIFFIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: 5 BOROS BASKETBALL, INC. 122 BEADEL STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (347) 564-2032
Project Title: GREENPOINT BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A LOCAL CHILDREN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM IN GREENPOINT, BROOKLYN THAT ENGAGES CHILDREN IN HEALTHY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS EDUCATION.
Project Director: RICK ATSON
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AFIKIM FOUNDATION 111 JOHN STREET, SUITE #1720 NEW YORK, NY 10038 (212) 791-7450
Project Title: ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBIT
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS THAT RELATE TO CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO CONSTRUCT AND EXHIBIT A MOBILE EXHIBIT, AS WELL AS TO CREATE AN ANTI-BULLYING FILM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THESE PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MOR KESHET
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AFRICAN CULTURAL CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. 350 MASTEN AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14208 (716) 884-2013
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND CRIME PREVENTION
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUMMER RECREATIONAL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR ENRICHMENT AND CRIME PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: AGNES BAIN
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AIDS COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC. 627 WEST GENESEE STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13204 (315) 475-2430
Project Title: Q CENTER AT ACR HEALTH
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AND EXPAND THE MISSION OF THE Q CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR LGBTQ YOUTH.
Project Director: MAUREEN HARRINGTON O’NEILL
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AISLING IRISH COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 990 MCLEAN AVENUE YONKERS, NY 10704 (914) 237-5121
Project Title: ONGOING PROGRAMMING
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED FOR SENIORS, CHILDREN, THE HOMELESS, AS WELL AS FOR WORKING MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL AGES. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, EDUCATION, IRISH CULTURE INFORMATION, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES.
Project Director: ORLA KELLEHER
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMERICAN DEBATE LEAGUE, INC. 1333A NORTH AVENUE, SUITE #534 NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10804 (646) 915-2822
Project Title: DEBATE PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $6,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE AMERICAN DEBATE LEAGUE DEBATE CAMP.
Project Director: RICHARD CONNELLY
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMITYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS HALL OF FAME 137 CONE AVENUE CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 11722 (631) 804-8294
Project Title: AMITYVILLE NEW TRACK PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT INSTRUCT ATHLETES ON PROPER RUNNING TECHNIQUES, AS WELL AS FOR PURCHASING NEW TRAINING EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: REYNOLD HAWKINS
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: APNA BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 236 NEPTUNE AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 648-4300
Project Title: COMPUTER TRAINING FOR IMMIGRANTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OFFER COMPUTER TRAINING CLASSES FOR IMMIGRANTS IN BRIGHTON BEACH, PRIMARILY FOR WOMEN AND SENIORS WHO SPEAK ARABIC, URDU, BENGALI AND SPANISH.
Project Director: ERUM HANIF
Requested By: FRONTUS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASIAN AMERICANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. 2 ALLEN STREET, 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 964-2288
Project Title: FLUSHING COMMUNITY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION’S WORK IN FLUSHING, QUEENS, INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICE BENEFITS, AS WELL AS YOUTH AND SENIOR SERVICES.
Project Director: ZACH BOMMER
Requested By: KIM
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BADEN STREET SETTLEMENT OF ROCHESTER, INC. 152 BADEN STREET ROCHESTER, NY 14605 (585) 325-4910 Ext: 1101
Project Title: YOUNG ADULTS ON THE MOVE
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO AT-RISK COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AGE 15-21, WHO ARE RESIDING IN THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF ROCHESTER. THE SERVICES PROVIDED WILL INCLUDE VOCATIONAL AND ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT, HEALTH AWARENESS AND EDUCATION, DIVERSION FROM CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER INVOLVEMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS ENHANCEMENT.
Project Director: LAVONNE A. RICHARDS, SR.
Requested By: GANTT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BANGLADESHI AMERICAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & YOUTH SERVICES CORP. 8310 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD OZONE PARK, NY 11416 (718) 235-1700
Project Title: SERVICES TO YOUTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH AND ADULTS THAT WILL PROVIDE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE AND THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY NEED TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER.
Project Director: SAMIHA HUDA
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BE PROUD, INC. 2805 EAST 26TH STREET, ROOM 2D BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 788-7773
Project Title: COMMUNITY AGAINST DRUGS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FLYERS, ADVERTISING, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND VIDEOS FOR SEMINARS TO STOP ELDER ABUSE AND SCAMS AGAINST SENIOR CITIZENS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SERVE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AT THESE EVENTS.
Project Director: RAISI CHERNINA
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BE PROUD, INC. 2805 EAST 26TH STREET, SUITE 2D BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 788-7773
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: RAISA CHERNINA
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE, INC. 28 ELIZABETH STREET, #2 FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 (631) 485-7266
Project Title: BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP OUR YOUTH BY PROVIDING MUSICAL EVENTS, AND WOMEN AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, FAMILY FUN NIGHT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS THAT UPLIFT OUR COMMUNITY.
Project Director: YASHIKA STEWART
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BLAUVELT LIONS CLUB, INC. P.O. BOX 55 BLAUVELT, NY 10913 (845) 548-0411
Project Title: STORAGE SHED PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHED. THIS SHED IS USED FOR STORAGE OF HEALTH-RELATED MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE CLUB.
Project Director: NANCY ANTONUCCI
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HARLEM, INC. 521 WEST 145TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10031 (212) 283-6770 Ext: 511
Project Title: BGC HARLEM STEM CENTER OF INNOVATION
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AGES 5- 18.
Project Director: DOMINIQUE R. JONES
Requested By: TAYLOR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEWBURGH, INC. 285 LIBERTY STREET NEWBURGH, NY 12550 (845) 561-4936
Project Title: POUGHKEEPSIE BRANCH SIGNAGE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SIGNAGE FOR THE POUGHKEEPSIE BRANCH, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: KEVIN WHITE
Requested By: JACOBSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRADY FAITH CENTER, INC. 404 SOUTH AVENUE SYRACUSE, NY 13204 (315) 472-9077
Project Title: BRADY FARM
Funded Amount: $7,545
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE BRADY FARM, WHICH IS AN URBAN FARM IN A 5-ACRE VACANT LOT IN SYRACUSE THAT STRIVES TO CREATE AN ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF AFFORDABLE, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: JESSI LYONS
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRIDGEFIELD CIVIC LEAGUE 3551 LACONIA AVENUE BRONX NY 10469 (917) 597-1527
Project Title: BUILDING REPAIR
Administering Organization: BRIDGEFIELD CIVIC LEAGUE 3551 LACONIA AVE BRONX NY 10469 (917) 597-1527
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RENOVATE AND REPAIR THE BUILDING, WHICH PROVIDES COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE NORTH EAST BRONX. FUNDS WILL ALSO PROVIDE AN AWNING ON THE OUTSIDE TO IDENTIFY THE ORGANIZATION.
Project Director: DEBRA GARLAND-TIRADO 3551 LACONIA AVENUE BRONX NY 10469
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRONX RIVER ART CENTER, INC. 1087 EAST TREMONT AVENUE BRONX, NY 10460 (718) 589-5819
Project Title: OUT OF SCHOOL TIME ART & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE QUALITY VISUAL AND DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS FOR YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND SENIORS.
Project Director: GAIL NATHAN
Requested By: REYES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN BALLERS SPORTS, YOUTH & EDUCATIONAL CORP. 202 MOFFAT STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11207 (347) 837-2414
Project Title: BROOKLYN BALLERS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR COMMUNITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS, EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER TOURNAMENT RELATED EXPENSES.
Project Director: KEITH NORRIS
Requested By: DILAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 58 SEVENTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11217 (718) 622-3300 Ext: 213
Project Title: MUSIC THERAPY AND SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE MUSIC PARTNERS PROGRAM AND MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Project Director: CHAD COOPER
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN ON FUN ASSOCIATION USA, INC. 5615 8TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (718) 633-0915
Project Title: LECTURE AND COMPANY EXPENSES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT SEMINARS AND LECTURES ABOUT HEALTH, IMMIGRATION LAW, AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RENT, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, UTILITIES, TELEPHONE COSTS, AND OTHER OPERATIONAL EXPENSES.
Project Director: SUNNY MUI
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOME COUNTY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES, INC. 3 OTSENINGO STREET BINGHAMTON, NY 13903 (607) 724-9130
Project Title: COMMUNITY HUNGER OUTREACH WAREHOUSE
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR THE CHOW BUS THAT PROVIDES FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN FOOD DESERTS THROUGHOUT BROOME COUNTY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: JACK SEMAN
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROWNSVILLE RECREATION CENTER 1555 LINDEN BOULEVARD BROOKLYN, NY 11212 (646) 533-0335
Project Title: BROWNSVILLE OLE TIMERS WEEK
Administering Organization: VICTORY MUSIC & DANCE COMPANY, INC. 629 OSBORNE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11212 (917) 270-6528
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT ’OLE TIMERS’ WEEK, WHICH IS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERIES FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY TEAM BUILDING, ARTS AND CULTURE.
Project Director: NICOLE WILLIAMS
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUFFALO GOLDEN GLOVES ACADEMY, INC. 389 LAFAYETTE AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14213 (716) 400-9697
Project Title: YOUTH RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Funded Amount: $6,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENTS TO COMPLETE PHYSICAL TRAINING AND BOXING INSTRUCTION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS WHICH ARE PROVIDED BY UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE TUTORS. STUDENTS WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: DONALD PATTERSON
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CARITAS OF PORT CHESTER, INC. 19 SMITH STREET PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 (914) 305-3967
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW KITCHEN EQUIPMENT THAT WILL PROVIDE A FULLY FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN TO SERVE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: BILL CUSANO
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CASTLE HILL LITTLE LEAGUE, INC. 104 BEACON LANE BRONX, NY 10473 (917) 564-7505
Project Title: BATTING CAGE RENOVATION AND REPAIR
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAIR AND RENOVATE THE BATTING CAGE AT THE CASTLE HILL LITTLE LEAGUE BALLFIELD, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY PLAYING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE APPROXIMATELY 500 CHILDREN THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE CASTLE HILL LITTLE LEAGUE YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM EACH YEAR. THESE REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY NETS, THE REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY NET POLES AND FENCES, THE REPLACEMENT OF TURF FLOOR MATS, AND THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING.
Project Director: MARIA MARTINEZ
Requested By: REYES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTER FOR THE INTEGRATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF NEW AMERICANS, INC. (CIANA) 31-09 NEWTOWN AVENUE, SUITE 411 ASTORIA, NY 11102 (718) 545-4040
Project Title: CIANA PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: EMIRA HABIBY BROWNE
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRO CULTURAL Y EDUCATIVO EL MAESTRO, INC. 1300 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD BRONX, NY 10459 (646) 299-6507
Project Title: YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL BOXING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL BOXING PROGRAM.
Project Director: PONCE LASPINA
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHAVEIRIM OF BORO PARK WILLIAMSBURG 1431 59TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 972-7971
Project Title: ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A VOLUNTEER ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR MOTORISTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ARON KOHN
Requested By: EICHENSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILD CARE RESOURCES OF ROCKLAND, INC. 235 NORTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 11 SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977 (845) 425-0009
Project Title: ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TALES FOR TOTS PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FUND THE "TALES FOR TOTS" PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES BOOKS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO READ TO CHILDREN ON A WEEKLY BASIS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO HOLD AN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE FOR CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Project Director: VICKI CARAMANTE
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILD CENTER OF NY, INC. 60-02 QUEENS BOULEVARD, LOWER LEVEL WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 651-7770
Project Title: CHILD CARE CENTER OF AMERICA AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 223
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 223, WHICH WILL PROVIDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, RECREATION (BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL), PERFORMANCE ARTS, MUSIC AWARENESS, LITERACY, MATH AND SCIENCE ENRICHMENT, AS WELL AS SERVICE LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL TRIPS WITHIN NEW YORK STATE.
Project Director: TRACI DONNELLY
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILD CENTER OF NY, INC. 60-02 QUEENS BOULEVARD, LOWER LEVEL WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 651-7770
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM AT SOUTH JAMAICA (116TH AVENUE & SUTPHIN BOULEVARD)
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 223, WHICH WILL PROVIDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, RECREATION (BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL), PERFORMANCE ARTS, MUSIC AWARENESS, LITERACY, MATH AND SCIENCE ENRICHMENT, AS WELL AS SERVICE LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL TRIPS WITHIN NEW YORK STATE.
Project Director: TRACI DONNELLY
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHINESE AMERICAN SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER, INC. 124 AVENUE O BROOKLYN, NY 11204 (718) 975-0955
Project Title: ASIAN SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC, SUCH AS INVITING EXPERTS AND POLICE OFFICERS TO CONDUCT WORKSHOPS, CONDUCTING VOTER REGISTRATION, PLANNING SPECIAL EVENTS TO CELEBRATE FESTIVALS AND HOLIDAYS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.
Project Director: YAN SHAN
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHURCH OF ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL 1417 UNION STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 756-6607
Project Title: FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR THE COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: BEVERLY SMITH-HUTSON
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES 296 NINTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 807-6799
Project Title: MEAL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS HOT MEALS TO HOMELESS AND HUNGRY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM IS NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MICHAEL OTTLEY
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CLASP CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC. 80 GRACE AVENUE GREAT NECK, NY 11021 (516) 482-8090
Project Title: ENRICHMENT PROGRAM MUSIC TOGETHER & BRAIN BALANCE AND BREATH
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE IMPULSE CONTROL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, WHICH IS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND MOVEMENT-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO STIMULATE THE BRAIN AND BODY AND GET CHILDREN READY FOR LEARNING.
Project Director: RICKI KINDLER
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY AWARENESS NETWORK FOR A DRUG FREE LIFE AND ENVIRONMENT, INC. 120 NORTH MAIN STREET NEW CITY, NY 10956 (845) 634-6677 Ext: 13
Project Title: TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS/TOO GOOD FOR VIOLENCE- COMMON THREADS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT RETREAT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CURRICULA, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, NOURISHMENTS AND IN-STATE TRAVEL COSTS FOR STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROGRAMS.
Project Director: JOANNE GOODMAN
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ORANGE COUNTY, INC. 30 SCOTT CORNER’S DRIVE, SUITE 203 MONTGOMERY, NY 12549 (845) 769-9393
Project Title: NARCAN TRAINING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NARCAN KITS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON HOW TO ADMINISTER THIS DRUG IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
Project Director: LAUREN MANDEL
Requested By: JACOBSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY HEALING AND CARING CENTER, INC. 114 CAMDIKE STREET VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 (516) 405-0255
Project Title: THE W.A.N.T.E.D. PROJECT MENTORING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN OF COLOR (AGES 12-18 YEARS). THIS PROGRAM TEACHES LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS COPING STRATEGIES DURING CHALLENGING SITUATIONS, AS WILL AS FOCUSING ON SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING, STAYING FOCUSED, COMPLETING GOALS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Project Director: KYMBERLEY CLEMONS-JONES
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY LEAGUE OF THE HEIGHTS, INC. 500 WEST 159TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10032 (212) 795-4779
Project Title: CLOTH AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM-SUMMER SESSION
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AN EDUCATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 4 DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, JULY 8TH TO AUGUST 16TH, FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JON-PAUL DYSON
Requested By: TAYLOR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY YOUTH CARE SERVICES, INCORPORATED 118-19 231 STREET CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY 11411 (718) 525-4057 Ext: 2230
Project Title: COMMUNITY YOUTH CARE SERVICES AT PS 176Q
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 176Q.
Project Director: CHERYL CADDLE
Requested By: VANEL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CONGREGATION KEHILAS BELZ USA, INC. 1435 51ST STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11218 (718) 854-3030 Ext: 204
Project Title: ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR ALL IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: YITZCHOK MOSKOWITZ
Requested By: EICHENSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COOPER ST. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 210946 BROOKLYN, NY 11221 (917) 676-4055
Project Title: COMMUNITY YOUTH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE EVENTS BETWEEN LOCAL YOUTH AND THE 83RD POLICE PRECINCT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, IN AN EFFORT TO BETTER DEVELOP THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE POLICE.
Project Director: KURT BARNES, SR.
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF HERITAGE AND ARTS OF INDIA, INC. 113 BRAMBLE ROAD WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221 (716) 866-4467
Project Title: CRICKET FIELD IN THE TOWN OF AMHERST
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE A CRICKET FIELD IN THE TOWN OF AMHERST, WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR THE INDIAN COMMUNITY LEAGUE TO HAVE A "HOME" FIELD TO PRACTICE, COMPETE AND HOST EVENTS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTRODUCE THE GAME OF CRICKET TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
Project Director: SIBU NAIR
Requested By: MCMAHON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF JEWISH EMIGRE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, INC. (COJECO) 40 EXCHANGE PLACE, SUITE 1302 NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 566-2120
Project Title: EMPOWERING EMIGRE YOUTH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT FACILITATE THE SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION OF YOUNG RUSSIAN - SPEAKING IMMIGRANTS INTO AMERICAN SOCIETY, AS WELL AS TO INTRODUCE THEM TO CIVICS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ROMAN SHMULENSON
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF PEOPLES ORGANIZATION, INC. 1081 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 434-3266
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A FOOD PANTRY FOR THE NEEDY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: HASAN RAZA 1077 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF PEOPLES ORGANIZATION, INC. 1081 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 434-3266
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A FOOD PANTRY FOR NEEDY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: HASAN RAZA
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CROSS ISLAND YMCA 238-10 HILLSIDE AVENUE BELLEROSE, NY 11426 (718) 551-9306
Project Title: YMCA PROGRAM SITE AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 134
Administering Organization: YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 134.
Project Director: LA-VENA FRANCIS
Requested By: VANEL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. 625 JAMAICA AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11208 (718) 647-2800 Ext: 114
Project Title: CHLDC HOUSING CONNECT
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A HOUSING SERVICES THAT WILL ASSIST COMMUNITY RESIDENTS IN APPLYING FOR PUBLICLY-SUBSIDIZED HOUSING IN CYPRESS HILLS. THIS PROGRAM WILL PUBLICIZE THE CITY’S HOUSING CONNECT SYSTEM TO HOUSES OF WORSHIP, PARENT, SENIOR CITIZENS AND YOUTH GROUPS, OTHER COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND BLOCK ASSOCIATIONS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS ON AN INDIVIDUALIZED BASIS IN CREATING EMAIL ADDRESSES, UNDERSTANDING TERMS (E.G. AMI), ENROLLING IN THE ON- LINE HOUSING CONNECT PORTAL, APPLYING FOR OPPORTUNITIES, ASSEMBLING NEEDED DOCUMENTS AND REGULARLY CHECKING FOR UPCOMING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES.
Project Director: MICHELLE NEUGEBAUER
Requested By: DILAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: D-FI DRUG-FREE IRONDEQUOIT: TOGETHER, INC. 122 OLD NORTH HILL ROCHESTER, NY 14617 (585) 314-6546
Project Title: DRUG FREE IRONDEQUOIT OUTREACH AND YOUTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR OUTREACH AND YOUTH AWARENESS PROGRAMS RELATED TO THE PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL, NICOTINE (VAPE) MARIJUANA AND OTHER DRUG USE BY COMMUNITY YOUTH.
Project Director: VIRGINIA NACY
Requested By: ROMEO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DOCTOR THEODORE A. ATLAS FOUNDATION, INC. 543 CARY AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310 (718) 980-7037
Project Title: ATLAS FOUNDATION SPORTS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE REFEREES, T-SHIRTS, AND END OF SEASON AWARDS EVENTS, AS WELL AS FOR PROGRAMS ON HOW TO PLAY GOLF.
Project Director: SHARON CURRY
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DON BOSCO COMMUNITY CENTER OF PORT CHESTER, INC. 22 DON BOSCO PLACE PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 (914) 939-0323
Project Title: SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAIR THE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BATHROOMS THAT ARE USED BY THE CENTER’S SOUP KITCHEN GUESTS AS WELL AS FOR ITS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS . THESE FUNDS WILL REMOVE AGING FIXTURES AND ASBESTOS AND WILL BRING THESE FACILITIES UP TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. THE SOUP KITCHEN IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ANN HEEKIN
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DRESS FOR SUCCESS BUFFALO, INC. 1639 HERTEL AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14216 (716) 710-0092
Project Title: PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE AND CAREER SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK WOMEN IN NEED
Funded Amount: $6,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AT-RISK WOMEN WITH PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE FOR SECURING EMPLOYMENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE CAREER CENTER PROGRAMS TO FURNISH WOMEN WITH A CONFIDENCE THAT THEY CARRY FOREVER AND THE KNOWLEDGE THAT SHE CAN ACTIVELY DEFINE HER LIFE, THE DIRECTION SHE TAKES AND WHAT SUCCESS MEANS TO HER.
Project Director: MICHELLE BARRON
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DROP-IN CENTER, INC. 506 1ST STREET ITHACA, NY 14850 (607) 272-7117
Project Title: TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OPERATE THE FACILITY AND PROVIDE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING UTILITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND PROGRAMS.
Project Director: DENISE GOMBER
Requested By: LIFTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DUTCHESS OUTREACH, INC. 29 NORTH HAMILTON STREET, 202 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 (845) 454-3792
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR THE FOOD PANTRY, WHICH PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: TARA WHALEN
Requested By: JACOBSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DYCKMAN BASKETBALL WORLDWIDE 4768 BROADWAY, SUITE 903 NEW YORK, NY 10034 (646) 342-1307
Project Title: DYCKMAN BASKETBALL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH SERVICES.
Project Director: SHARON BOND
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE (ECA) ONONDAGA 431 EAST FAYETTE STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 436-9857
Project Title: TALKING IS TEACHING: TALK, READ, SING INITIATIVE
Administering Organization: UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, INC., THE 518 JAMES STREET, PO BOX 2129 SYRACUSE, NY 13220 (315) 428-2211
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE TALKING IS TEACHING: TALK, READ, SING PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR PARENTS IN THE CRITICAL ROLES THEY HAVE AS THEIR CHILD’S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER.
Project Director: LAURIE BLACK
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST FLATBUSH VILLAGE, INC. 461 EAST 46TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 826-0807
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH REGARDING AVAILABLE SERVICES, AS WELL AS FOR, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS TO LOCAL RESIDENTS.
Project Director: MONIQUE WATERMAN 576 EAST 29TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11210
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST FLATBUSH VILLAGE, INC. 461 EAST 46TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 826-0807
Project Title: MOVIES IN THE PARK
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A FREE COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL EVENT WHEREIN LOCAL RESIDENTS WILL VIEW MOVIES DURING THE SUMMER AND EARLY FALL SEASONS AT A LOCAL PARK.
Project Director: MONIQUE WATERMAN 576 EAST 29TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11210
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST FLATBUSH VILLAGE, INC. 461 EAST 46TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 826-0807
Project Title: COMMUNITY FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL AND OTHER ATHLETIC PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MONIQUE WATERMAN 576 EAST 29TH BROOKLYN, NY 11210
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL OF SUFFOLK, INC. 31 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 300 PATCHOGUE, NY 11772 (631) 289-2124
Project Title: SUMMER YOUTH CONNECTION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVE SUMMER YOUTH CONNECTION PROGRAM FOR CENTRAL ISLIP MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AT RISK YOUTH (AGES 11-18) WITH LOW ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, POOR TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER THREATENING ELEMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CYNTHIA AMATO
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EL PUENTE DE WILLIAMSBURG, INC. 211 SOUTH 4TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11211 (718) 387-0404
Project Title: HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EXISTING PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT PROVIDES THEM WITH COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAMS, ARTS PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND COMMITTEE SERVICE ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: ASENHAT GOMEZ
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF ITHACA 127 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA, NY 14850 (607) 273-7494
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES ON-THE-STREET ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, PARTICULARLY THOSE SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.
Project Director: KAREN SCHACHERE
Requested By: LIFTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE, INC 790 PARK AVENUE HUNTINGTON, NY 11743 (631) 470-6922
Project Title: SENIOR NET LEARNING CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE SENIOR NET PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSES FOR ADULTS AGED 50+. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF COMPUTER-BASED AND MOBILE DEVICE COURSES, FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO BUY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR THE VARIOUS CLASSES AND TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION’S INTER-GENERATIONAL VIDEO PROJECT WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Project Director: SLAVA VERO
Requested By: STERN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FANTASTIC FRIENDS OF WNY 43 BRENTWOOD DRIVE CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227 (716) 863-7393
Project Title: PROGRAMMING, OPERATIONS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT DAY TO DAY PROGRAMMING, OPERATIONAL COSTS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS THAT ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND WILL ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF OFFERINGS TO FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: DEBRA CORDONE
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FATHER’S HEART MINISTRIES 543-545 EAST 11TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10009 (212) 375-1765
Project Title: ALPHABET SCOOP
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS TO EQUIP YOUTH FROM DISENFRANCHISED ENVIRONMENTS WITH LIFE AND JOB SKILLS. PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO ALL ON A NON-SECTARIAN BASIS.
Project Director: CAROL VEDRAL
Requested By: EPSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FEDERATION OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS OF BROOKLYN, LTD. 8711 18TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11204 (718) 259-2828
Project Title: EXPANDED COMMUNITY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND REFERRALS TO SENIORS, YOUTH, NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING ADULTS AND FAMILIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING MEDICAID, MEDICARE, GREEN CARD RENEWAL, AS WELL AS FOR TRANSLATION SERVICES.
Project Director: JOSEPH RIZZI
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 3036 RICHMOND TERRACE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303 (347) 417-2301
Project Title: WE ARE ONE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH REGARDING A BASKETBALL EVENT FOR YOUTH, AS WELL AS FOR A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR AND FESTIVAL. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ALFREDO ARCHIBALD
Requested By: FALL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FILOMENO FAMILY AWARDS FOUNDATION, INC. 137 MONTAGUE STREET, SUITE 417 BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (646) 552-4617
Project Title: STUDENT AWARDS CEREMONY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM THAT WILL ASSIST STUDENTS IN INCREASING THEIR ATTENDANCE AND GRADES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE AN AWARD CEREMONY WHICH GIVES STUDENTS AN INCENTIVE TO SUCCEED, AS WELL AS WILL PROVIDE THEM WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR.
Project Director: JESSENIA FILOMENO
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FIVE TOWNS COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 270 LAWRENCE AVENUE LAWRENCE, NY 11559 (516) 239-9244
Project Title: SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS TELEVISIONS AND COMPUTERS FOR THE CENTER, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO SERVE THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE DISADVANTAGED IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: PETER SOBOL
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FLUSHING COUNCIL ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS, INC. 137-35 NORTHERN BOULEVARD FLUSHING, NY 11354 (718) 463-7700
Project Title: MULTICULTURAL ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ARTS PROGRAMS, WHICH REFLECT CULTURAL TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, ESPECIALLY ART FORMS PRACTICED BY IMMIGRANTS IN QUEENS AND NEW YORK CITY. THESE INCLUDE WORLD MUSIC AND DANCE PROGRAMS, INTERNATIONAL PUPPETRY THEATER, VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITS AND WORKSHOPS, AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WHICH SERVE 14,000 SCHOOL STUDENTS ANNUALLY.
Project Director: SAMI ABU SHUMAYS
Requested By: KIM
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY 39 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10006 (212) 566-7855
Project Title: NYCHA POP-UP PANTRIES
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE OPERATION OF POP-UP FOOD PANTRIES IN EACH OF THREE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BRONX (CLAREMONT, HIGHBRIDGE GARDENS, SEDGWICK HOUSES).
Project Director: CAMESHA GRANT
Requested By: JOYNER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GALAPAGOS CENTER FOR NEW AMERICANS, INC. 702 5TH AVENUE, GROUND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 11215 (347) 709-4262
Project Title: WELCOMING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE "WELCOMING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES" PROGRAM.
Project Director: KARLA ROSERO KAHN
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GAY ALLIANCE OF THE GENESEE VALLEY, INC. 100 COLLEGE AVENUE, SUITE 100 ROCHESTER, NY 14607 (585) 244-8640
Project Title: OUT ALLIANCE/LGBTQ RESOURCE CENTER OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: JEFF MYERS
Requested By: BRONSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GINA GIBNEY DANCE, INC. 890 BROADWAY, 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10003 (212) 677-8560
Project Title: GIBNEY COMMUNITY ACTION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT DANCE PROGRAMS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS, AND IN SCHOOLS.
Project Director: YASEMIN OZUMERZIFON
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GIRLS ON THE RUN CAPITAL REGION, INC. 916 WESTERN AVENUE ALBANY, NY 12203 (518) 635-0828
Project Title: EMPOWER GIRLS!
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPDATE AND REPLENISH THE PROGRAM CURRICULUM, PURCHASING SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS TO EXECUTE THE PROGRAM, PURCHASING PROGRAM SHIRTS, AS WELL AS FOR SNEAKERS AND RUNNING CLOTHES FOR GIRLS WHO ARE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: KIM PIETKIEWICZ
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GOOD OLD LOWER EAST SIDE, INC. 171 AVENUE B NEW YORK, NY 10009 (212) 533-2541
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INFORM, ENGAGE, AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT WITH ONE ON ONE COUNSELING FOR RESIDENTS AROUND HOUSING, AS WELL AS LAND USE INITIATIVES IN THE LOWER PARTS OF THE EAST SIDE OF MANHATTAN.
Project Director: DAMARIS REYES
Requested By: EPSTEIN, NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES 305 7TH AVENUE, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 243-7070
Project Title: GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES - BRAG PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER THE COSTS FOR EVENTS AND IN-STATE TRIPS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BRAG PROGRAM.
Project Director: RACHEL KITAY
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES 305 7TH AVENUE, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 243-7070
Project Title: BRAG MUSIC STUDIO
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER THE COSTS FOR EVENTS AND IN-STATE TRIPS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BRAG PROGRAM.
Project Director: RACHEL KITAY
Requested By: PICHARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GRAHAM WINDHAM 1 PIERREPONT PLAZA, SUITE 901 BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (212) 529-6445
Project Title: O.U.R. PLACE FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS WHICH WILL HELP IN CREATING PERSONAL AND FAMILY GROWTH.
Project Director: EMILY LOPEZ 940 GARRISON AVENUE BRONX, NY 10474
Requested By: CRESPO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GRANDMA’S LOVE, INC. 261 68TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (347) 432-2408
Project Title: COMBATING CHILDHOOD HUNGER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5, IDENTIFIED BY THEIR SCHOOLS AS FACING FOOD INSECURITY. STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FOOD DISTRIBUTION BAGS ON A WEEKLY BASIS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR, AS WELL AS A SPECIAL MEAL FOR THANKSGIVING.
Project Director: THERESA MONFORTE-CARABALLO
Requested By: FRONTUS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREATER GORDON HEIGHTS CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. 131 WEST BARTLETT ROAD MIDDLE ISLAND, NY 11953 (631) 603-9123
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE OF PLAY EQUIPMENT AND SPORTS APPARATUS.
Project Director: JAMES FREEMAN
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HARBOR DAY CARE CENTER, INC. 999 HERRICKS ROAD, ROOM 112 NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040 (516) 248-9855
Project Title: TRAINING PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR THE CHILD CARE, AFTER SCHOOL, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.
Project Director: ARNOLD GOLBERG
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HARLEM MOTHERS STOP ANOTHER VIOLENT END, INC. 306 WEST 128TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10027 (917) 658-1116
Project Title: HARLEM MOTHER’S S.A.V.E.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP PROLONG THE LIVES OF NEW YORK CITY YOUTH BY PREVENTING GUN VIOLENCE AND ITS SOCIAL CAUSES AND COSTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO ADMINISTER CLASSES, SUPPORT GROUPS, LECTURES, IN-STATE OUTINGS, PRESENTATIONS AND OUTREACH VIA ACTIVISM, EDUCATION, AND VICTIM SERVICES.
Project Director: JACKIE ROWE ADAMS
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HELPING ENRICH THE ARTS OF PORT WASHINGTON, INC. P.O. BOX 1192 PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050 (917) 596-0677
Project Title: CURTAIN’S UP
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR "CURTAIN’S UP", A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN BOTH A THEATRICAL WORKSHOP ENVIRONMENT AND TO STAGE A FULLY PRODUCED PLAY.
Project Director: MICHELE POSNER
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HILLS FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCEMENT & ENRICHMENT OF CHILDREN, INC. 525 HALF HOLLOW ROAD DIX HILLS, NY 11746 (631) 673-9375
Project Title: HILLS FOUNDATION ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, GUEST SPEAKERS AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS SPECIAL PROJECTS AND ANTI- BULLYING PROGRAMS.
Project Director: DENISE HAM-PRESIDENT 29 VANDERBILT PARKWAY DIX HILLS, NY 11746
Requested By: STERN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISPANIC FEDERATION, INC. 55 EXCHANGE STREET, SUITE 501 NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 233-8955
Project Title: FAMILY ACTIVIES AND PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ENTERTAINMENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT FORUMS FOR ALL AGES.
Project Director: FRANKIE MIRANDA
Requested By: CRESPO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISPANIC INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. 63 FLUSHING AVENUE, BUILDING 292, SUITE 211 BROOKLYN, NY 11205 (646) 731-3520
Project Title: CULTURAL EVENTS PROMOTING DIVERSITY
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND SUPPLY HITN LEARNING KITS FOR USE IN FAMILY DAY CARE CENTERS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOL BASED PRE-K PROGRAMS IN THE DISTRICT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS TO TEACH PROFESSIONALS HOW TO INTEGRATE THE LEARNING KITS INTO BOTH CLASSROOM AND HOME USE.
Project Director: ANGEL AUDIFFRED
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOPE CITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER, INC. 650 WASHINGTON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (718) 857-5698
Project Title: SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SERVICE ITEMS, SUPPLIES AND FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY.
Project Director: BRADLEY BACKUS
Requested By: MOSLEY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 50 WASHINGTON AVENUE NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 (914) 636-4010
Project Title: HOPE SOUP KITCHEN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HOPE SOUP KITCHEN AND MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM USING STYROFOAM PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS AND PLASTIC UTENSILS TO USING REUSABLE DISHES, CUPS, BOWLS AND GLASSES THAT WILL BE MORE COST EFFECTIVE AND POSITIVE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE A NEW DISHWASHER TO BE USED FOR WASHING THE TABLE SERVICE PIECES USED BY THE CLIENTS EACH DAY. THE SOUP KITCHEN SERVES 2,994 MEALS EACH MONTH TO THE HOMELESS, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, VETERANS AND THOSE WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.
Project Director: CAROLE TROUM
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ICNA RELIEF USA PROGRAMS 87-91 144TH STREET JAMAICA, NY 11435 (718) 658-1028
Project Title: PAKISTANI CULTURE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Funded Amount: $6,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SEMINARS ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO THE PAKISTANI AMERICAN COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO EXHIBIT PAKISTANI CULTURE AND IDENTITIES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ATHER TIRMIZI
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: IMANI CULTURAL ACADEMY, INC. 114 WEST 4TH AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550 (914) 329-0968
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, WHICH WILL ASSIST WITH HOMEWORK, AS WELL AS PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: TONYA JENKINS
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY SERVICES, INC. 36-16 ASTORIA BOULEVARD SOUTH ASTORIA, NY 11103 (718) 956-8218
Project Title: IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT OUTREACH AND SERVE THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY, PROVIDE FREE CONSULTATIONS, AND HOST INFORMATIVE EVENTS.
Project Director: ANTONIO MELONI
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ISLAND HARVEST, LTD. 15 GRUMMAN ROAD WEST BETHPAGE, NY 11714 (631) 873-4775
Project Title: FARMERS MARKET COMMUNITY DAY
Funded Amount: $12,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A FARMERS MARKET IN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH WILL PROVIDE LOW INCOME RESIDENTS FRESH PRODUCE AND HEALTHY FOOD.
Project Director: STACY PARSELL
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ITALIC INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, INC. P.O. BOX 818 FLORAL PARK, NY 11002 (631) 477-8654
Project Title: PRESERVING ITALIAN HERITAGE IN AMERICA
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXPLORE AND EXPLAIN THE FULL SPECTRUM OF THE ITALIAN EXPERIENCE. THIS WILL BE DONE THROUGH PROJECT ITALIA MEDIA, THE ITALIC WAY RESEARCH, AURORA EDUCATION AND THE ALTAR OF PEACE OBSERVANCE.
Project Director: JOHN MANCINI
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JACOB A. RIIS NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENT 10-25 41ST AVENUE LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 (718) 784-7447
Project Title: RIIS SETTLEMENT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT PS 171Q
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM HELD AT PS 171Q.
Project Director: CHRISTOPHER HANWAY
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER ROCHESTER, INC. 1200 EDGEWOOD AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14618 (585) 461-2000 Ext: 258
Project Title: JCC SUMMER CAMP IMPROVEMENTS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO MAKE UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SPACES AND SETTINGS FOR THE SUMMER CHILDREN’S CAMPS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DEBRA WALKER
Requested By: ROMEO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JOLLY BOYS OF WILLIAMSVILLE, NEW YORK INC., THE P.O. BOX 531 WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14231 (716) 983-0876
Project Title: OLD HOME DAYS OF AMHERST
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A COMMUNITY CARNIVAL THAT PROVIDES VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT SERVE THE YOUTH OF THE AMHERST AND WILLIAMSVILLE COMMUNITIES.
Project Director: RUSSELL D MOON 35 GORDON STREET WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221
Requested By: MCMAHON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KALIEF BROWDER FOUNDATION, INC. 776 MACE AVENUE, #F2 BRONX, NY 10467 (646) 597-1445
Project Title: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AS WELL AS FOR ADVOCACY AND MENTAL HEALTH CURRICULUMS TO BRONX HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Project Director: AKEEM BROWDER
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KICKERS YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST QUEENS, INC. 139-34 225TH STREET LAURELTON, NY 11413 (718) 496-5013
Project Title: SPORTS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE TEAM SPORTS (SOCCER) AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH IN SOUTHEAST QUEENS.
Project Director: FRITZ CASIMOR
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 3101 KINGSBRIDGE TERRACE BRONX, NY 10463 (718) 884-0700
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER, INCLUDING FREE COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
Project Director: MARGARET DELLA
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KOREAN AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICE CENTER P.O. BOX 541429 FLUSHING, NY 11354 (718) 460-3801
Project Title: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM, WHERE THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN AN EFFORT TO RAISE AWARENESS.
Project Director: JEEHAE FISCHER
Requested By: ROZIC
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LA NUEVA ESPERANZA, INC. 213 JOHNSON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11206 (718) 497-7592
Project Title: HOLIDAY AND SOCIAL EVENTS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HIV AND AIDS, INCLUDING HOLIDAY AND SOCIAL EVENTS WITH MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Project Director: ANNETTE ROQUE
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LACKAWANNA YOUTH DIAMOND SPORTS, INC. 3413 SOUTH PARK LACKAWANNA, NY 14219 (716) 239-6112
Project Title: DIAMOND IMPROVEMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INSTALL PROPER NETTING AND DRAINAGE TO THE YOUTH BASEBALL FIELD.
Project Director: RONALD SCHULTZ 39 ROLAND AVENUE LACKAWANNA, NY 14218
Requested By: BURKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LAKEVIEW YOUTH FEDERATION, INC. P.O BOX 525 WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552 (516) 887-6435
Project Title: INTER-SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES AND LEADERSHIP PROJECTS INTENDED TO PROMOTE WHOLESOME LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AIMED AT CARING FOR AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.
Project Director: CHARLES NANTON
Requested By: RAYNOR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER 208 WEST 13TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10011 (646) 358-1738
Project Title: LGBTWORKS
Administering Organization: LESBIAN & GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER, INC.
Funded Amount: $7,143
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT LGBTWORKS, AN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVE THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESSES THE ECONOMIC DISPARITIES EXPERIENCED BY THE LGBT COMMUNITY, WITH A FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN, TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS, AND YOUTH.
Project Director: SHIJUADE KADREE
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER, INC. 35 ORCHARD STREET WHITE PLAINS, NY 10603 (914) 949-3098
Project Title: OFFICE FURNITURE
Funded Amount: $9,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE CHAIRS, TABLES, AND A REFRIGERATOR TO BE USED FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN, AS WELL AS FOR A HOMELESS SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN AT THE GRACE CHURCH. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN UP TO ALL.
Project Director: CHRIS SCHWARTZ
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LINDENHURST COMMUNITY CARES COALITION, INC. 293 BUFFALO AVENUE LINDENHURST, NY 11757 (516) 724-0551
Project Title: LINDY CARES
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO HELP REDUCE THE MISUSE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL BY YOUTH IN LINDENHURST THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING.
Project Director: LORI-ANN NOVELLO
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LITERACY, INC. 5030 BROADWAY, SUITE 641 NEW YORK, NY 10034 (212) 620-5462
Project Title: LINC’S COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY MODEL
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EARLY LITERACY SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AREA.
Project Director: ELIANA GODOY
Requested By: TAYLOR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LONG ISLAND GIRL TALK, INC. 1201 BIRCH STREET UNIONDALE, NY 11553 (516) 301-6019
Project Title: LONG ISLAND GIRL TALK CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE IN-STATE FIELD TRIPS, FACILITY COST, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS USED TO BUILD THE SPIRITS OF GIRLS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MARCIA MCNAIR
Requested By: RAYNOR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LP FAM’S YOUTH ORGANIZATION, INC. 109-48 128TH STREET SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420 (718) 835-8416
Project Title: PROJECT FYO
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE BASEBALL, BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL TEAMS FOR CHILDREN, AS WELL AS TO SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL VISITS AND IN-STATE TRIPS TO SPORTS, CULTURAL, AMUSEMENT AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL CHILDREN’S DAY AND FAMILY DAY HELD IN SOUTH OZONE PARK, AND FOR MOTIVATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS SUBSTANCE ABUSE, GANG INITIATIVE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND SELF-RESPECT.
Project Director: MICHAEL WARE
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MAGNIFICO YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION, INC. 15 STANHOPE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11221 (718) 919-4753
Project Title: BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ROBERT CAMACHO
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK 301 GROVE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11237 (718) 418-7690
Project Title: SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ASSIST WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT AND THE WORKING-CLASS. THIS WILL CREATE A SPACE OF SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILIES REGARDING ADVOCATE WORKERS’ RIGHTS, TENANTS’ RIGHTS, LGBTQ JUSTICE, YOUTH POWER, AND EDUCATION JUSTICE.
Project Director: JULIE MILES
Requested By: BARNWELL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK 301 GROVE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11237 (718) 418-7690
Project Title: SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ASSIST WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT AND WORKING-CLASS NEW YORKERS, WHICH CREATES A SPACE OF SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE FAMILIES AND ADVOCATE WORKERS’ RIGHTS, TENANTS’ RIGHTS, LGBTQ JUSTICE, YOUTH POWER, AND EDUCATION JUSTICE.
Project Director: THEO OSHIRO
Requested By: KIM
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK 301 GROVE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11237 (718) 418-7690
Project Title: SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ASSIST WITH WRAP AROUND SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT AND WORKING-CLASS NEW YORKERS THAT CREATE A SPACE OF SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE FAMILIES AND ADVOCATE WORKERS’ RIGHTS, TENANTS’ RIGHTS, LGBTQ JUSTICE, YOUTH POWER, AND EDUCATION JUSTICE.
Project Director: JULIE MILES
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK 301 GROVE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11237 (718) 418-7690
Project Title: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY WORK
Funded Amount: $35,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAMS SO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL LEARN AND DISCUSS IMMIGRATION, HOUSING, AND WORKPLACE JUSTICE.
Project Director: JAVIER VALDES
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MALONE MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 186 MALONE, NY 12953 (518) 353-2401
Project Title: ARENA ENHANCEMENTS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REBUILD AND REPAIR THE LOCKER ROOM AREAS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS UTILIZING THE FACILITY.
Project Director: MATT JONES
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MANHATTAN YOUTH RECREATION AND RESOURCES, INC. 120 WARREN STREET NEW YORK, NY 10007 (212) 766-1104 Ext: 229
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,143
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR DEVELOPING AND OPERATING AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: BOB TOWNLEY
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MARTIN LUTHER KING MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER, INC. 110 BETHUNE BOULEVARD SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977 (845) 425-8910
Project Title: MLK CENTER SECURITY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO MAKE SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FACILITY’S LOBBY AND OTHER POINTS OF ENTRY, WHEREBY PROVIDING A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER.
Project Director: NATHAN MUNGIN III
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MASPETH TOWN HALL, INC. 53-37 72ND STREET MASPETH, NY 11378 (718) 335-6049
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SENIORS PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELORS, AS WELL AS FOR A SENIOR ARTS PROGRAM. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR SUPPLIES.
Project Director: EILEEN REILLY
Requested By: BARNWELL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MEKIMI 1274 49TH STREET SUITE 297 BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 841-7500 Ext: 201
Project Title: ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC EVENTS FOR PATIENTS, AS WELL AS FOR SIBLINGS AND PARENTS OF ILL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: SHISHOM HESZKEL
Requested By: EICHENSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH 76 WARBURTON AVENUE YONKERS, NY 10701 (914) 375-7400
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH YOUTH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH COUNSELING FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. WORKSHOPS WILL BE PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. SPECIAL EMPHASIS WILL FOCUS ON YOUNG ADULTS CONFRONTED WITH SCHOOL RELATED ISSUES, EMOTIONAL CONCERNS, INCLUDING FAMILY, HOUSING, CRIMINAL AND OTHER SOCIAL MATTERS. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT, SUCH AS FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVES AND WORKING WITH SENIORS,YOUTH AND VETERANS. PROGRAMS ARE NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: HAROLD MCKOY
Requested By: SAYEGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: METRO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 877 EAST DELAVAN AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14215 (716) 896-7021
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND CRIME PREVENTION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUMMER RECREATIONAL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ENRICHMENT AND CRIME PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: CANDACE MOPPINS
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY GROUP, INC. 102 2ND STREET ALBANY, NY 12210 (518) 621-7253
Project Title: METROPOLITAN YOUTH SUMMER DAY CAMP
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR A SUMMER YOUTH DAY CAMP.
Project Director: BRENDA PEOPLES-JONES 105 2ND STREET ALBANY, NY 12210
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: METROPOLITAN NEW YORK COORDINATING COUNCIL ON JEWISH POVERTY 77 WATER STREET, 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 453-9500
Project Title: METROPOLITAN NEW YORK COORDINATING COUNCIL ON JEWISH POVERTY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXPANSION OF THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM IN WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL IN NEED ON A NON-SECTARIAN BASIS.
Project Director: DAVID G. GREENFIELD
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1000 EAST HENRIETTA ROAD ROCHESTER, NY 14623 (585) 684-6235
Project Title: HEALTHY, ENRICHING SUMMERS FOR ROCHESTER’S KIDS
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE "HEALTHY, ENRICHING SUMMERS FOR ROCHESTER’S KIDS PROJECT" AT MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO COMBAT THE RISING EVIDENCE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH AND ACADEMIC PROMISE DECLINE SIGNIFICANTLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. KIDS WILL ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, ZUMBA, SWIMMING, WEIGHT TRAINING,TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL, LACROSSE, FIELD HOCKEY, COOPERATIVE GAMES, ROCK AND ROPE CLIMBING, AS WELL AS GOLF. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE TEN HOURS PER WEEK IN HIGH-QUALITY ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
Project Director: ELIZABETH KELLY
Requested By: GANTT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOSHOLU-MONTEFIORE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 3450 DEKALB AVENUE BRONX, NY 10467 (718) 882-4000
Project Title: STUDENT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP AN ART PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE COLLEGE SELECTION AND APPLICATION PROCESS.
Project Director: RITA SANTELIA
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOTIVATIONAL RECOVERY ENVIRONMENTS, INC. 600 ALBANY AVENUE, #14 AMITYVILLE, NY 11701 (631) 608-3135 Ext: 2
Project Title: KIDS NEED MORE
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND CONNECTING FAMILIES TO PROGRAMS TO HELP WITH TRAUMA AND SERIOUS ILLNESS.
Project Director: MELISSA FIRMES P.O. BOX 305 COPIAGUE, NY 11726
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: N.Y.P.D.’S FIGHTING FINEST, INC. 1051 UTICA AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (917) 682-6997
Project Title: BOXING AND FITNESS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AT RISK YOUTH WITH POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES TO GANGS, DRUGS, AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR THROUGH BOXING, FITNESS, AND POSITIVE ROLE MODELS. THIS PROJECT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE BERRY HOUSES NEW YORK CITY COPS AND KIDS BOXING PROGRAM ON STATEN ISLAND.
Project Director: PAT RUSSO
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EACH ONE TEACH ONE, INC. 2110 FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 417 NEW YORK, NY 10029 (646) 299-9661
Project Title: EACH ONE TEACH ONE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COLLEGE TOURS WITHIN NEW YORK STATE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ROBERT MCCULLOUGH
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN (NCNW) 4035 WHITE PLAINS ROAD BRONX NY 10466 (914) 584-2095
Project Title: TUTORIAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM-
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCTION FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.
Project Director: HUGH CAMPBELL 4035 WHITE PLAINS RD BRONX, NY 10466
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE OF ALBANY, INC. P.O. BOX 8423 ALBANY, NY 12208 (518) 438-0483
Project Title: FIELD UPGRADES
Administering Organization: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC.
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE EXISTING MAJOR FIELD FENCING THAT SURROUNDS THE PLAYING FIELD, AND FOR A NEW SCOREBOARD ON THE FARM FIELD.
Project Director: MARK FUSCO
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW HARLEM EAST MERCHANTS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. 1974 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10035 (828) 713-5179
Project Title: 125TH STREET PLAZA PROGRAMMING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING ACTIVITIES AT THE PLAZA THAT INCLUDE NUTRITIONAL FARMERS MARKETS, EXERCISE CLASSES, LOCAL MERCHANT POP-UP STORES, AS WELL AS FOR ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND SENIORS.
Project Director: CAREY KING
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK AFRICAN CHORUS ENSEMBLE, INC. 515 WEST 151ST STREET, SUITE 2W NEW YORK, NY 10031 (646) 345-4658
Project Title: NEW YORK CITY MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE NEW YORK CITY MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL BY PAYING REQUIRED FEES, INSURANCE COSTS, PERMITS, AS WELL AS FOR THE COST OF PRINTING MATERIALS.
Project Director: JOYCE ADEWUMI 1867 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, UNIT 1C NEW YORK, NY 10031
Requested By: TAYLOR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK ASIAN WOMEN’S CENTER, INC. 32 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10004 (212) 732-0054
Project Title: CREATIVE OUTREACH TO MARGINALIZED AND UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC, CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY-COMPETENT SERVICES TO THE FLUSHING COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON THOSE WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY DIALOGUE AND ADVOCACY ON THE IMPACT OF INCREASED POLICING, SURVEILLANCE AND CRIMINALIZATION OF POOR IMMIGRANT WORKING- CLASS INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES WITHIN FLUSHING.
Project Director: NIKETA SHETH
Requested By: KIM
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK UNITED JEWISH ASSOCIATION, INC. 2076 FLATBUSH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (917) 335-7475
Project Title: COMPUTER TRAINING WORD EXCEL AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $9,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR ENHANCEMENT OF SKILL TRAINING PROGRAMS PERTAINING TO COMPUTER TRAINING FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF MARINE PARK. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: SHEA RUBENSTEIN
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH BUFFALO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 203 SANDERS ROAD BUFFALO, NY 14216 (716) 874-6133 Ext: 12
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND CRIME PREVENTION
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUMMER RECREATIONAL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ENRICHMENT AND CRIME PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: CAROL MORRIS
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTHEAST BRONX DAY CARE CENTER, INC 1140 EAST 229TH STREET BRONX, NY 10466 (718) 547-0501
Project Title: CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE RENOVATE THE OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND FOR THE PRE-K PROGRAM.
Project Director: JOYCE JAMES 4102 WHITE PLAINS RD BRONX NY 10466
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NYC HEALTH & HOSPITALS CORPORATIONS 1400 PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH BRONX, NY 10461 (718) 918-4055
Project Title: STAND UP TO VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE STAND UP TO VIOLENCE (SUV) PROGRAM AND THE EVENTS THEY HOLD WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. SUV HOSTS MONTHLY EVENTS INCLUDING BLOCK PARTIES, COMMUNITY COOKOUTS AND BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO UNIFY THE COMMUNITY AND REACH HIGH-RISK YOUNG PEOPLE TO SHOW THEM AN ALTERNATIVE TO VIOLENCE. THESE EVENTS ARE OFTEN HELD ON WEEKEND EVENINGS WHEN THE LIKELIHOOD OF NEIGHBORHOOD VIOLENCE IS AT ITS PEAK.
Project Director: CARJAH DAWKINS-HAMILTON
Requested By: FERNANDEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NYC KIDS RISE, INC. 27-01 QUEENS PLAZA N, 13TH FLOOR LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 (347) 361-1645
Project Title: PARENT AND COMMUNITY TRAINING INSTITUTE
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCH OF A TRAINING INSTITUTE, WHICH WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT THE "SAVE FOR COLLEGE" PROGRAM.
Project Director: DEBRA-ELLEN GLICKSTEIN
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: O.L.P.H. BASEBALL AND SOCCER LEAGUE, INC. 451 58TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (917) 848-9367
Project Title: OLPH SOCCER LEAGUE
Administering Organization: OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CHURCH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR LEAGUE EXPENSES, SUCH AS UNIFORMS, SOCCER EQUIPMENT, AND FIELD UPKEEP.
Project Director: MARTIN BRENNAN
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OCEAN BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 434 BEACH 54TH STREET, GROUND FLOOR ARVERNE, NY 11692 (917) 345-3642
Project Title: CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND SENIORS
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SENIOR AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR PROVIDING COLLEGE PREPARATIONS AND ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: PAT SIMON
Requested By: TITUS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ONEIDA COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU 800 PARK AVENUE UTICA, NY 13501 (315) 793-6096
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH IN ONEIDA COUNTY.
Project Director: KAREN PENSERO-SHANLEY
Requested By: BUTTENSCHON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OSS PROJECT, INC. 81 JAY STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (646) 246-0877
Project Title: OSS GARDEN
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE GARDENING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE MARBLE HILL AND THE DYCKMAN HOUSES.
Project Director: JUANLI CARRION
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OSSINING FOOD PANTRY P.O. BOX 869 OSSINING, NY 10562 (914) 762-5510
Project Title: HOLIDAY FOOD FUNDING
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EXPANDED FOOD COVERAGE DURING THE YEAR-END HOLIDAYS TO THE NEEDY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JOHN J. KEARNS, TREASURER
Requested By: GALEF
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PELHAM FRITZ BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. 2581 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR. BOULEVARD NEW YORK, NY 10039 (646) 265-2786
Project Title: BASKETBALL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE BASKETBALL PROGRAMS TO MOTIVATE LOW INCOME YOUTHS TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS OF GOING TO COLLEGE.
Project Director: MELVIN PRATT
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PROJECT LEAD, INC. 123-19 HILLSIDE AVENUE RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 (718) 495-6210
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY AND COMMUNITY CENTER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR THE PANTRY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND IN-STATE TRIPS FOR COMMUNITY YOUTH.
Project Director: AVROHOM HECHT
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRONTO OF LONG ISLAND, INC. 128 PINE AIRE DRIVE BAYSHORE, NY 11706 (631) 231-8290
Project Title: AT RISK MIDDLE SCHOOL FARM TO TABLE SUMMER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR TO PROVIDE A SUMMER PROGRAM THAT IS STEM BASED AND INCLUDES: BOTANY, ENVIRONMENTAL FARMING, CONSERVATION, HANDS ON GARDENING, NUTRITION/HEALTHY EATING, YOGA, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, COMPUTER LITERACY AND RESEARCH, COLLEGE AND CAREER EDUCATION, ANTI-GANG VIOLENCE AWARENESS TALKS (SUFFOLK PD/SHERIFF), BEE KEEPING, AS WELL AS FIELD TRIPS.
Project Director: PAT BENNET
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEBRADILLAS BASEBALL ORGANIZATION, INC. 1378 JEFFERSON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11237 (347) 251-1458
Project Title: QUEBRADILLAS BASEBALL 17
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TROPHIES, PROVIDE AN AWARD CEREMONY, PAY FOR PERMITS, PORTABLE TOILETS, BASEBALL CLINICS, UMPIRE FEES, UNIFORMS, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER LEAGUE EXPENSES FOR THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CARLOS FELICIANO
Requested By: DILAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS COMMUNITY HOUSE, INC. 108-25 62ND DRIVE FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 592-5757 Ext: 223
Project Title: ACCESS FOR YOUNG WOMEN PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORTS LOW- INCOME WOMEN, AGES 11-18, BY HELPING THEM OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND WORK SKILLS.
Project Director: DENNIS REDMOND
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REDHOOK EAST RESIDENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 167 BUSH STREET, 1B BROOKLYN, NY 11231 (347) 489-6095
Project Title: FAMILY DAY-RED HOOK EAST
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE FAMILY DAY EVENT AND WILL PROVIDE BACKPACKS AND BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FOOD, UTENSILS, PAPER GOODS, AND OTHER SUPPLIES.
Project Director: FRANCES BROWN
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REDHOOK WEST RESIDENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 428 COLUMBIA STREET, #1C BROOKLYN, NY 11231 (347) 899-5669
Project Title: FAMILY DAY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE FAMILY DAY EVENT, AND WILL PROVIDE BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FOOD (FRANKS, BURGERS, ETC.), DECORATIONS, DJ MUSIC, PLATES, NAPKINS, AND OTHER SUPPLIES.
Project Director: LILLIE MARSHALL 40 CENTER MALL, #4E BROOKLYN, NY 11231
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REGIONAL AID FOR INTERIM NEEDS, INC. 811 MORRIS PARK AVENUE BRONX, NY 10462 (718) 892-5520
Project Title: RAIN BAILEY SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE HEALTH PROMOTION AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES SUCH AS EXERCISE, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND/OR DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
Project Director: BELKY FERMIN 2660 BAILEY AVENUE BRONX, NY 10463
Requested By: PICHARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERBAY FUND, INC. 2049 BARTOW AVENUE BRONX, NY 10475 (718) 320-3200 Ext: 3532
Project Title: LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR TO DO LANDSCAPING AND TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LITTLE LEAGUE PLAYING FIELD.
Project Director: MICHELLE SAJOUS
Requested By: BENEDETTO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKING THE BOAT, INC. 812 EDGEWATER ROAD BRONX, NY 10474 (718) 466-5799
Project Title: COMMUNITY ROWING, SAILING AND BIRDING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY ROWING, SAILING AND BIRDING PROGRAM, WHICH ALLOWS BRONX RESIDENTS TO EXPLORE THE BRONX RIVER WATERFRONT.
Project Director: ADAM GREEN
Requested By: CRESPO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION P.O. BOX 323 NEW CITY, NY 10956 (914) 450-2216
Project Title: SOAR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE SOAR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM INCLUDING IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION, COST OF SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY, SNACKS, TRIP ADMISSIONS, AS WELL AS CURRICULUM MATERIALS.
Project Director: ADAL REGIS
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKLAND COUNTY YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION 35 SOUTH BROADWAY NYACK, NY 10960 (845) 358-0245
Project Title: SUMMER PROGRAM/YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT/TEEN MENTORING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE IN-STATE FIELD TRIP, AS WELL AS FOR PROGRAM MATERIALS FOR THE TEEN PROGRAMS.
Project Director: CHUCK MAZE
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKLAND COUNTY YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION 35 SOUTH BROADWAY NYACK, NY 10960 (845) 358-0245
Project Title: NORTH ROCKLAND SUMMER CAMP AND YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR IN- STATE FIELD TRIPS FOR THE NORTH ROCKLAND YOUTH SUMMER CAMP, AS WELL AS FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE.
Project Director: CHARLES MAZE
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROOSEVELT RISING STARS YOUTH CARE SERVICES, INC. P.O. BOX 756 ROOSEVELT, NY 11575 (516) 867-5198
Project Title: CHILDREN SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE COST OF VEHICLE INSURANCE THAT IS REQUIRED FOR IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN TO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMP.
Project Director: TAMIKO RICE
Requested By: RAYNOR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SAFE HORIZON, INC. 2 LAFAYETTE STREET, 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10007 (646) 265-7248
Project Title: CHILD VICTIMS ACT AWARENESS RAISING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CHILD VICTIMS ACT AND THE ABILITY OF SURVIVORS TO BRING AN ACTION AGAINST THEIR ABUSER EVEN IF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS HAD LAPSED DURING THE NEWLY OPENED WINDOW.
Project Director: MICHAEL POLENBERG
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-L
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SAFE INC. OF SCHENECTADY 1344 ALBANY STREET SCHENECTADY, NY 12304 (518) 374-0166
Project Title: SAFE HOUSE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND COUNSELING FOR THE CO-ED YOUTH SHELTER.
Project Director: SHEILA WOOD
Requested By: STECK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SCHENECTADY INNER CITY MINISTRY 1055 WENDELL AVENUE SCHENECTADY, NY 12308 (518) 374-2683 Ext: 105
Project Title: SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: PHILLIP GRIGSBY
Requested By: STECK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SCHOOL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION 120 JACKSON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11211 (718) 389-1810
Project Title: COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR AFTER SCHOOL, EVENING AND WEEKEND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS SEEKING ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Project Director: MICHAEL ROCHFORD
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SCOPE EDUCATION SERVICES 100 LAWRENCE AVENUE SMITHTOWN, NY 11787 (631) 881-9629
Project Title: SCOPE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $9,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NEW YORK STATE LICENSED AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: PATRICIA M. WALSH
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SCUDDER INTERVENTION SERVICES FOUNDATION, INC. (SISFI) 4446 WILDER AVENUE BRONS, NY 10466 (917) 651-1889
Project Title: SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR YONKERS RESIDENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YONKERS COMMUNITY. THIS FOUNDATION PRESENTLY PROVIDES SERVICES IN THE BRONX AND THE NEW YORK CITY AREA. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO EXPAND AN EXISTING YONKERS SATELLITE CENTER WITH OPERATIONAL AND CONSULTATIVE COSTS, PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, AS WELL AS FOR THERAPY SESSIONS.
Project Director: BRETT A. SCUDDER
Requested By: SAYEGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WEEKSVILLE AND BEDFORD STUYVESANT HISTORY 158 BUFFALO AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 756-5250
Project Title: AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY ACADEMIC CURRICULUM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND LEARNING, AS WELL AS FOR TOURS AND IN-STATE FIELD TRIPS, WHICH OFFER FIRST HAND, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES THAT ILLUMINATES THE EVERYDAY LIFE OF WEEKSVILLE RESIDENTS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND CONVERSATION. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS, SCHOLARS, ARTIST AND CURATORS WITH ACCESS, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES.
Project Director: EBONI BANKS
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOUTHSIDE UNITED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION 434 SOUTH FIFTH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11211 (718) 387-3600 Ext: 11
Project Title: SENIOR FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE A HYDROPONIC FOOD FARM, AS WELL AS TO THE EXPAND FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM TO SENIORS AND NEEDY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ALAN MINOR
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. LEO’S CHURCH 104-05 49TH AVENUE CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 926-8284
Project Title: FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A FOOD PANTRY FOR THE NEEDY IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL ON A NON-SECTARIAN BASIS.
Project Director: MAUREEN BLAINE
Requested By: CRUZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. LUKE CATHEDRAL (ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH) 133-21 232ND STREET LAURELTON, NY 11413 (347) 623-6855
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE FOOD PANTRY, WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES FOR HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS WEEKLY WITHIN THE QUEENS COMMUNITY. THIS FOOD PANTRY NEEDS TO BE ENHANCED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE GROWING SOUTHEAST QUEENS COMMUNITY; AS WELL AS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF RECIPIENTS AND PANTRY VOLUNTEERS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: TYNISA MARTIN 20 INGRAHAM STREET HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STREET CORNER RESOURCES, INC. 151 WEST 145TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10039 (646) 377-8904
Project Title: I AM PEACE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE THE "I AM PEACE," PROGRAM WHICH IS A BI-MONTHLY OUTDOOR OPEN MIC NIGHT THAT ENGAGES YOUTH IN SPEAKING OUT AGAINST GANG VIOLENCE. HARLEM IS CURRENTLY GRAPPLING WITH HIGH HOMICIDE RATES RELATED TO GANGS AND THIS EVENT IS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THIS PRESSING ISSUE. THE OPEN MIC NIGHT OFFERS A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUTH TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND FEEL SUPPORTED BY LIKE-MINDED PEERS.
Project Director: IESHA SEKOU
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SUNSHINE CENTER, INC. 468 BOYLE ROAD PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11776 (631) 476-3099
Project Title: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PARENTING SKILLS EDUCATION AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS.
Project Director: CAROL CARTER
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SWIM STRONG FOUNDATION, INC. 59-15 47TH AVENUE, APT 15C WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (646) 269-7897
Project Title: SWIM LESSONS, PROGRAMS AND WATER SAFETY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SWIMMING LESSONS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS IN WATER SAFETY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE GEAR, INSURANCE, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: SHAWN SLEVIN
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TABERNACLE OF CHRIST 483 MAIN STREET BEACON, NY 12508 (845) 728-8196
Project Title: BEACON COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN, WHICH PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO THE NEEDY IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL ON A NON-SECTARIAN BASIS.
Project Director: CANDI RIVERA
Requested By: JACOBSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TANIMA PRODUCTIONS, INC. 489 EAST 183RD STREET, SUITE 5A BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 733-6687
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT WILL KEEP YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN MEANINGFUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS, INCLUDING BEING EDUCATED IN THEIR ETHNIC BACKGROUND, AS WELL AS PROMOTING SELF-ESTEEM AND PRIDE IN THEIR HERITAGE.
Project Director: NEREID MEDINA
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF CORTLANDT 1 HEADY STREET CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567 (914) 734-1002
Project Title: WINTER WONDERLAND
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A TOWN RECREATION EVENT KNOWN AS "WINTER WONDERLAND" TO BE HELD IN DECEMBER AT THE TOWN YOUTH CENTER. THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE INFLATABLE RIDES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AS WELL AS FOOD VENDORS FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT.
Project Director: LINDA D PUGLISI
Requested By: GALEF
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF FRANKFORT 201 THIRD AVENUE FRANKFORT, NY 13340 (315) 894-8737
Project Title: TOWN AND VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT COMMUNITY PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE SENIOR CENTER, TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL AND ANNUAL EVENTS FOR THE YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM, AS WELL AS FOR VETERAN’S PROJECTS, SUCH AS PLACING FLAGS ON GRAVES.
Project Director: GLENN ASNOE
Requested By: BUTTENSCHON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TRAVELWITHCHAZ, INC. 610 W 152ND STREET, SUITE L1 NEW YORK, NY 10031 (646) 644-3521
Project Title: TRAVEL WITH CHAZ
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO BOXING, CARDIO, AND IN-STATE FIELD TRIPS.
Project Director: CHARLES BENSON P.O. BOX 10704 BRONX, NY 10461
Requested By: CRESPO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TSQ, INC. 129-01 METROPOLITAN AVENUE KEW GARDENS, NY 11415 (718) 850-8070
Project Title: DELIVERING HEALTHY FOODS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD WEEKLY TO APPROXIMATELY 300 FAMILIES, A MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE ELDERLY AND ARE FREQUENTLY HOME BOUND. THESE PACKAGES ARE FILLED WITH HEALTHY FOODS, SUCH AS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND WHOLE WHEAT PRODUCTS FOR RECIPIENTS WHO ARE DIABETIC. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ISAAC KATZ
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TYROL CLUB OF SOLVAY, INC. 213 LAMONT AVENUE SOLVAY, NY 13209 (315) 468-4753
Project Title: FIRE/SMOKE DETECTION AND SAFETY SYSTEM
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A FIRE AND SMOKE DETECTION AND SECURITY SYSTEM IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY DURING PUBLIC EVENTS THAT ARE HELD AT THIS FACILITY.
Project Director: JOSEPH CHEMOTTI 221 SOUTH WARREN STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF BROOKLYN, INC. 1787 STILLWELL AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11223 (718) 232-0055
Project Title: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR YOUTH, FAMILY AND SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY, COMPUTER CLASSES, CHINESE CLASSES, ESL FOR ADULTS, CITIZENSHIP CLASSES AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS, AS WELL AS SENIOR PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS.
Project Director: HAN HUA WONG
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED JEWISH COUNCIL OF THE EAST SIDE, INC. 465 GRAND STREET, FLOOR 4 NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 233-6037
Project Title: PANTRY DIRECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND DELIVER PANTRY ITEMS TWICE A MONTH TO NEEDY HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO OPERATE A FOOD PANTRY FROM THE LUNCHEON ADULT CLUB SITE. THIS PANTRY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 400 UNIQUE FAMILIES AND SENIORS EACH MONTH. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: BETSY JACOBSON
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITY HOUSE OF TROY, NY 2431 SIXTH AVENUE TROY, NY 12180 (518) 274-2633
Project Title: ENSURING CHILDCARE FOR FAMILIES IN POVERTY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE UNITY HOUSE CHILDCARE CENTERS THAT SERVE PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY AND ESPECIALLY WORKING FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO PROVIDE DAYCARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD IT ON THEIR OWN.
Project Director: CHRISTOPHER BURKE, CEO, UNITY HOUSE
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. 1065 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD BRONX, NY 10459 (718) 589-2440
Project Title: HEALTHY EATING
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PRE-NATAL AND POST-PARTUM CARE TO APPROXIMATELY 250 PATIENTS, THROUGH NUTRITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO OBGYN/POST-PARTUM COUNSELOR VISITS.
Project Director: HELEN ARTEAGA
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: URBAN JUSTICE CENTER 40 RECTOR STREET, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10006 (347) 570-8931
Project Title: POWER OF PURPOSE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FUND SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH SUCH AS IN-STATE TRIPS, BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, ALL WHILE PROMOTING A POSITIVE AND GOAL ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS.
Project Director: KWAME THOMPSON
Requested By: CRESPO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. 92 LEDDY STREET BUFFALO, NY 14210 (716) 823-4707
Project Title: 2020 VALLEY PARADE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE BUFFALO COMMUNITY BY MEETING INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY NEEDS AND PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL BEAUTIFICATION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TOWARD THE VALLEY DAY PARADE, WHICH IS A GREAT OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY AND FAMILY EVENT FOR ALL BUFFALONIANS.
Project Director: LORI OVERDORF
Requested By: BURKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VICTORY MUSIC DANCE COMPANY, INC. 629 OSBORN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11212 (917) 270-6528
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE DANCE AND MUSIC CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: NICOLE WILLIAMS
Requested By: BARRON-C
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VISION URBANA, INC. 207 EAST BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10002 (646) 626-9748
Project Title: FOOD SECURITY AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE THE FOOD PANTRY AND THE HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM, IMPROVING SERVICES AND COUNSELING ON SOCIAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS FOR PROVIDING PANTRY ACCESS FOR THE PUBLIC.
Project Director: ERIC DIAZ 66 ESSEX STREET NEW YORK, NY 10002
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VOICE OF THE LORD CHRISTIAN CENTER 473 JERSEY STREET STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301 (347) 559-4486
Project Title: BACK TO SCHOOL AND GREENWAY PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND NEEDED ITEMS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR PLANTS, WOOD CHIPS, AND OTHER ITEMS TO COMPLETE THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE GREENWAY PROJECT. PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO ALL ON A NON-SECTARIAN BASIS.
Project Director: EMMANUEL BLOOMFIELD-JONES
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WE MAKE NOISE, INC. 78 BEAVER STREET #181 BROOKLYN, NY 11206 (516) 309-7752
Project Title: PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE EDUCATED LITTLE MONSTERS PROGRAMS, WHICH TEACHES YOUTH THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE, AND VISUAL ARTS.
Project Director: IVETTE YAZMIIN
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION 323-325 ROGERS AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11226 (718) 467-1797
Project Title: STAY IN SCHOOL YOUTH FAIR AND COLLEGE FAIR
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH GROUPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR ARTISTIC TALENTS ONSTAGE BEFORE A LIVE AUDIENCE. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND STAY OFF OF DRUGS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE VARIOUS COLLEGES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE IN ATTENDANCE.
Project Director: NATASHA MARCELLIN
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 845 NORTH BROADWAY WHITE PLAINS, NY 10603 (914) 761-0600
Project Title: PARENT CHILD HOME PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAM MATERIALS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL BOOKS AND TOYS FOR THIS EARLY LITERACY AND PARENTING SUPPORT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WHO ARE CHALLENGED BY POVERTY, LOW LEVELS OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY BARRIERS. THIS PROGRAM IS NON SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: REBECCA SIGMAN
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WILLIAMSBRIDGE NAACP EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER 670-680 EAST 219TH STREET BRONX, NY 10467 (718) 798-1262
Project Title: TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL PREK TO GRADE 3
Administering Organization: NAACP WILLIAMSBRIDGE BRANCH
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXTEND THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 THROUGH 8 YEARS OLD.
Project Director: CHERYL DEWITT 70-680 EAST 219TH STREET BRONX NY 10467
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WILLIAMSBURG INFANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. 22 MIDDLETON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11206 (718) 303-9400
Project Title: MUSIC AND ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SPECIAL MUSIC AND ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS.
Project Director: AARON KOHN
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WILLIE COLON FOUNDATION, INC. 880 BOYNTON AVENUE, #1K BRONX, NY 10473 (601) 291-6437
Project Title: HOLIDAY PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT WILL PROVIDE TURKEYS TO FAMILIES DURING THANKSGIVING, AND TOYS TO CHILDREN AT CHRISTMAS IN THE BRONX.
Project Director: AIKISHA HOLLY COLON
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WILLOW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER OF GREATER ROCHESTER, INC. 693 EAST AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14607 (585) 232-5200 Ext: 223
Project Title: WILLOW CYBERSECURITY AND IT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT IT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS CYBERSECURITY THREATS AND SAFEGUARD THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CLIENT AND AGENCY INFORMATION.
Project Director: MEAGHAN DE CHATEAUVIEUX
Requested By: ROMEO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WOMEN FOR AFGHAN WOMEN, INC. 158-24 73RD AVENUE FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366 (718) 591-2434
Project Title: NEW YORK COMMUNITY CENTER (NYCC)
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR IMMIGRANT SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT AND LEGAL SUPPORT.
Project Director: NAHEED SAMADI BAHRAM 71-19 162ND STREET, UNIT CF-D FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11365
Requested By: ROZIC
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WORKS LITTLE LEAGUE 84-01 JAMAICA AVENUE, SUITE 975 WOODHAVEN, NY 11421 (718) 847-9633
Project Title: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC. (718) 847-9633
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT TEACH THE PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS OF LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, WHICH IS GOOD CITIZENSHIP, BUILDING CHARACTER, AND TEAM WORK THROUGH THE GAME OF BASEBALL.
Project Director: WALTER CHALUISANT, JR.
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATON OF GREATER NEW YORK 285 VANDERBILT AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304 (718) 981-4382
Project Title: NEW AMERICAN WELCOME CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM, AS WELL AS FOR CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH EVENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JOANNE SPRINGSTEAD
Requested By: FALL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK, THE 17 OAK STREET PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901 (518) 561-4290
Project Title: PROGRAM EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT FOR ACTIVITY PROGRAMS SUCH AS BOATS AND SWIM GEAR FOR CAMP JERICHO.
Project Director: ROBIN GARRAND
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BINGHAMTON AND BROOME COUNTY, NEW YORK 80 HAWLEY STREET BINGHAMTON, NY 13901 (607) 772-0340
Project Title: YWCA HISTORICAL GYMNASIUM FLOOR REPAIR
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REFINISH AND REPAIR THE HISTORIC GYMNASIUM FLOOR, WHICH IS USED FOR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS BY ALL IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO REPLACE SECURITY CAMERAS.
Project Director: CAROLE COPPENS
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NAMI COLUMBIA COUNTY, NY, INC. P.O. BOX 269 VALATIE NY, 12184 (518) 721-2120
Project Title: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING "FAMILY TO FAMILY" PROGRAMS AND "FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP" SERVICES.
Project Director: BRIAN KARAS
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NAMI MID-HUDSON, INC. P.O. BOX 787 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12602 (845) 206-9892
Project Title: ENDING THE SILENCE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE "ENDING THE SILENCE" PROJECT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF WITHIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Project Director: JO AN BROWN
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERDALE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC. 5676 RIVERDALE AVENUE BRONX, NY 10471 (718) 796-2191
Project Title: MOSAIC MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IN AN EFFORT TO EXPAND SERVICE DELIVERY TO RESIDENTS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, BY INSTALLING A COMPUTERIZED BILLING SYSTEM TO IMPROVE REVENUE MANAGEMENT.
Project Director: DONNA DEMETRI FRIEDMAN
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: A BETTER JAMAICA, INC. 114-73 178TH STREET JAMAICA, NY 11434 (718) 657-2605
Project Title: FAMILY MOVIES IN THE PARK
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM THAT EXHIBITS 16 MOVIES SPREAD ACROSS CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, BROOKVILLE, BAISLEY POND AND ST. ALBANS PARKS.
Project Director: GREG MAYS
Requested By: VANEL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ARTSWESTCHESTER, INC. 31 MAMARONECK AVENUE WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601 (914) 428-4220
Project Title: TEEN TUESDAY PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE TEEN TUESDAY PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH FREE DROP-IN WORKSHOPS THAT ARE OPERATED BY PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED ARTISTS OF VARIOUS DISCIPLINES.
Project Director: JANET LANGSAM
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASTORIA PARK ALLIANCE, INC. 24-49 23RD STREET ASTORIA, NY 11102 (516) 455-0234
Project Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING MOVIES IN THE PARK.
Project Director: ANTHONY LIBERATOSCIOLI
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF PERFORMING ARTS, INC. 40-25 68TH STREET, 2ND FLOOR WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (917) 624-4746
Project Title: ’BOI SHAKH’ BENGALI NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2020
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A DAY OF PERFORMANCES, ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN, AND A COMMUNITY PARADE TO MARK THE 2020 BENGALI NEW YEAR. EVENTS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ANNIE FERDOUS 131 CHESTER AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11218
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BLACKFRIARS OF ROCHESTER, N.Y., INC. 795 EAST MAIN STREET ROCHESTER, NY 14605 (585) 454-1260
Project Title: BLACKFRIARS THEATER AND COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OPERATING THE BLACKFRIARS THEATER AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DRAG STORY HOUR WITH MRS. KASHA DAVIS, WHICH IS A SERIES OF CHILDREN’S STORY HOURS.
Project Director: MARY TIBALLI HOFFMAN
Requested By: BRONSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY, INC. 499 FRANKLIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR BUFFALO, NY 14202 (716) 885-0331
Project Title: ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HOLD A FREE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONCERT AT NIAWANDA PARK, IN THE CITY OF TONAWANDA, FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: WENDY DIINA 786 DELAWARE AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14209
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRAL ASTORIA LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COALITION, INCORPORATED 25-69 38TH STREET ASTORIA, NY 11103 (718) 728-7820
Project Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUCH AS MOVIES AND MUSIC IN THE PARK.
Project Director: MARIE TORNIALI
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRAL NEW YORK JAZZ ARTS FOUNDATION, INC. 441 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 479-5299
Project Title: PUBLIC AND SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MUSICAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR PERFORMANCES TO UNDERSERVED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LARRY LUTTINGER
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRAL NEW YORK JAZZ ARTS FOUNDATION, INC. 441 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 479-5299
Project Title: ARTS-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE ARTS-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BENEFIT THE UNDERSERVED IN SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY AND IN PUBLIC VENUES. ALL SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS WILL SUPPORT COMMON CORE OBJECTIVES. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL ALSO INCLUDE KEY PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS FROM THE SCHOLASTIC CATALOG AT PUBLIC CONCERTS, IN MUNICIPAL SETTINGS, AND IN LIBRARIES.
Project Director: LAURANCE A. LUTTINGER
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITY ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 190 FORDHAM STREET BRONX, NY 10464 (718) 885-0008
Project Title: CITY ISLAND IMPROVEMENTS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS THAT FURTHER THE CITY ISLAND OYSTER PROJECT, STREET ENHANCEMENTS, YOUTH-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS FOR HISTORICAL PRESENTATIONS.
Project Director: BARBARA DOLENSEK
Requested By: BENEDETTO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CLINTON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 98 OHIO AVENUE PLATTSBURGH, NY 12903 (518) 561-0340
Project Title: BUILDING REPAIRS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE BUILDING.
Project Director: GERI FAVREAU
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CNY ARTS, INC. JOHN H. MULROY CIVIC CENTER, 11TH FLOOR, 421 MONTGOMERY ST. SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 435-2155
Project Title: DASHER’S MAGICAL GIFT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS TO COVER THE PRODUCTION COSTS FOR DASHER’S MAGICAL GIFT, WHICH IS AN ANNUAL ARTS EDUCATION HOLIDAY BALLET.
Project Director: LIZ LANE
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CONRAD POPPENHUSEN ASSOCIATION 114-01 14TH ROAD COLLEGE POINT, NY 11356 (718) 385-0067
Project Title: POPPENHUSEN INSTITUTE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE INSTITUTION, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING.
Project Director: SUSAN BRUSTMANN
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM, INC. 466 WEST 152ND STREET NEW YORK, NY 10031 (212) 690-2800
Project Title: DTH IN THE COMMUNITY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE OPENING OF A NEW DANCE STUDIO AT THE CORNER OF AMSTERDAM AVENUE AND ST. NICHOLAS AVENUE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE: A BLOCK PARTY CELEBRATING DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY; AN ANNUAL FREE OPEN HOUSE; WEEKLY DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS; AND DTH’S SUNDAY MATINEES, FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS.
Project Director: SHARON DUNCAN
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EASTWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 66 SYRACUSE, NY 13206 (315) 437-5087
Project Title: EAST WOODS SKATE PLAZA PHASE 2 GEO-TECH STUDY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PRODUCE A GEO-TECH AND TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY IN PREPARATION FOR PHASE 2 OF THE SKATE PLAZA IN THE EASTWOOD SECTION OF SYRACUSE.
Project Director: JUDY LEWIS 205 RIGI AVENUE SYRACUSE, NY 13206
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE MUSEUM AND STUDY CENTER 82 NORTH BROADWAY NYACK, NY 10960 (845) 358-0774
Project Title: LOCAL ARTISTS EXHIBITION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXHIBIT LOCAL ARTISTS CREATIONS IN THE MUSEUM.
Project Director: JENNIFER PATTON
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ELAINE KAUFMAN CULTURAL CENTER - LUCY MOSES SCHOOL FOR MUSIC AND DANCE 129 WEST 67TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10023 (212) 501-3358
Project Title: SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A FIVE WEEK SUMMER WORKSHOP TO TEACH THEATER TO CHILDREN.
Project Director: KATHARINE REECE
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-L
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF CROTONA PARK, INC. 1591 FULTON AVENUE BRONX, NY 10457 (917) 243-7060
Project Title: MAINTENANCE OF CROTONA PARK
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A LAWNMOWER TO BE USED FOR MAINTAINING THE GROUNDS IN CROTONA PARK.
Project Director: ROSEMARY JENKINS ORDONEZ
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE (60TH-120TH STREETS), INC. 525 EAST 86TH STREET, #8A NEW YORK, NY 10028 (917) 848-0325
Project Title: EAST RIVER BEAUTIFICATION AND PROGRAMMING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE MUSIC AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS ALONG THE EAST RIVER WATERFRONT, AS WELL AS FOR BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS.
Project Director: JENNIFER RATNER
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF THE NUBIAN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, INC. 892 EASTERN PARKWAY, 1ST FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 453-7586
Project Title: GENERAL SUPPORT AND PREPARATION FOR DECEMBER 2019 CONCERT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAMS, WHICH EXPOSE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS OF BEDFORD-STUYVESANT AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES TO CLASSICAL MUSIC AND THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUALS, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER FORMS OF BLACK AMERICAN MUSIC. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE DECEMBER 2019 CONCERT.
Project Director: EDWARD HARRISON GORDON
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE 2004 VALLEY DRIVE SYRACUSE, NY 13207 (315) 727-2922
Project Title: WEBSTER POND PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AND AMENITIES, INCLUDING INFORMATION SHELTER ENHANCEMENTS. THESE SHELTERS PROVIDE FACT ABOUT WILDLIFE ALONG THE TRAILS.
Project Director: CHAD NORTON
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK, INC. 121 6TH AVENUE, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10013 (347) 690-0931
Project Title: CLEANUP PROGRAMS FOR JAMAICA BAY WATERWAYS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR ENHANCING THE CLEAN-UP PROGRAM FOR VARIOUS PARKS AND WATERWAYS WITHIN THE NEW YORK STATE WATERWAY, SPECIFICALLY JAMAICA BAY AND ROCKAWAY PARKS.
Project Director: ALEX ZABLOCKI
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREATER PORT JEFFERSON ARTS COUNCIL, INC. P.O. BOX 204 PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777 (631) 473-5220
Project Title: COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMMING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CONCERTS, FILM SERIES AND THE ANNUAL CHARLES DICKENS FESTIVAL IN PORT JEFFERSON.
Project Director: ALAN VARELLA
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HAITI CULTURAL EXCHANGE, INC. 558 ST. JOHN’S PLACE BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (347) 565-4429
Project Title: MIZIK AYITI! LITTLE HAITI
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SHOWCASE TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY FORMS OF PERFORMANCE ARTS IN BROOKLYN VENUES. THIS THREE PART SERIES WILL FEATURE PERFORMANCES OF HAITIAN FOLKLORE, MUSIC, POETRY, AND DANCE BY HAITI-BASED AND HAITIAN DIASPORA ARTISTS. EACH PERFORMANCE WILL PRESENT TWO OR MORE DISCIPLINES THAT SHARE A THEME OR GENRE AND WILL PRIORITIZE JUXTAPOSING ARTISTS AT DIFFERENT POINTS IN THEIR CAREER.
Project Director: REGINE ROMAIN
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HAMPTONS TAKE 2 DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, INC. P.O. BOX 915 BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932 (631) 237-8055
Project Title: DOCUMENTARY FILM PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS FOR THE DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL.
Project Director: JACQUI LOFARO
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISTORIC CHERRY HILL 523 1/2 SOUTH PEARL STREET ALBANY, NY 12202 (518) 434-4791
Project Title: INCREASING EDUCATIONAL IMPACT AT HISTORIC CHERRY HILL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY OUTREACH PLAN IN ORDER TO BROADEN THE MUSEUM’S REACH SO THAT IT CAN MORE EFFECTIVELY SERVE THE PEOPLE OF THE CAPITAL REGION. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR TO IMPLEMENT PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR THE 2019 AND 2020 SEASONS, TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN GUIDES AND MUSEUM TEACHERS IN PREPARATION FOR EXPANDED PUBLIC HOURS AND THE RETURN OF ONSITE SCHOOL PROGRAMS AS THEY REOPEN AFTER A TEN-YEAR RESTORATION.
Project Director: DEBORAH EMMONS-ANDARAWIS
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISTORIC CHERRY HILL 523 1/2 SOUTH PEARL STREET ALBANY, NY 12202 (518) 434-4791
Project Title: HISTORIC CHERRY HILL’S GRAND REOPENING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PREPARATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HISTORIC CHERRY HILL’S GRAND REOPENING AFTER A TEN-YEAR RESTORATION. ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING A COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND MARKETING PLAN, 2019-2020 SEASON PROGRAMMING, LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS.
Project Director: DEBORAH EMMONS-ANDARAWIS
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TOWN OF COLONIE MEMORIAL TOWN HALL NEWTONVILLE, NY 12128 (518) 462-2599
Project Title: DUTCH DOOR CONSERVATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONSERVE THE ORIGINAL FRONT DOOR FROM THE SCHUYLER FAMILY HOME AT SCHUYLER FLATTS, A NATIONAL ARCHEOLOGICAL LANDMARK AND LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER. THIS IMPORTANT ARTIFACT WAS THE ENTRANCE OF THE MANSION AT SCHUYLER FLATTS, WHERE MANY FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR AND REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA LEADERS AND PATRIOTS MET.
Project Director: MICHAEL RADLICK 1 MYTON LANE MENANDS, NY 12204
Requested By: STECK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: IRISH CULTURAL CENTER HUDSON VALLEY, INC. P.O. BOX 1235 KINGSTON, NY 12402 (845) 430-3847
Project Title: CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE CULTURAL AND ARTIST HERITAGE OF THE IRISH WITH FOCUS ON THE IMPACT ON THE HUDSON VALLEY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO ASSIST IN THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH DESIGN CONSULTATION, CERTIFICATION INSPECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETAILS RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION ON THE CENTER.
Project Director: WILLIAM KEARNEY
Requested By: CAHILL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LA PERLA COMMUNITY GARDEN 76 WEST 105TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10025 (718) 393-7287
Project Title: COMMUNITY GARDEN
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION THE OLMSTEAD CENTER, 117-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 760-4042
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN WITH PURCHASING A SOLAR PORTABLE CHARGING STATION, AND MISCELLANEOUS GARDENING TOOLS, FURNITURE, AND PLANT MATERIAL.
Project Director: NORMAN AREVALO
Requested By: O’DONNELL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LANCASTER, NEW YORK OPERA HOUSE, INC. 21 CENTRAL AVENUE LANCASTER, NY 14086 (716) 683-1776
Project Title: AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN THE LANCASTER OPERA HOUSE. THIS WILL ALLOW THE OPERA HOUSE TO EXPAND ITS PROGRAMS AND PERFORMANCES YEAR-ROUND.
Project Director: DAVID BONDROW
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET, INC. 232 MAIN STREET SUITE 1 PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050 (516) 767-1384 Ext: 101
Project Title: CHILDREN’S SERIES
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: AMY DASH
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MANOR CLUB, THE 1023 ESPLANADE PELHAM MANOR, NY 10803 (914) 738-1528
Project Title: THE MANOR CLUB RESTORATION
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE ROOF OF THIS HISTORIC BUILDING, AND WILL SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE AREA OVER THE STAGE OF THE BUILDING’S THEATER. THIS CLUB PROVIDES COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE.
Project Director: CHRISTINE COWAN
Requested By: PAULIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOBILIZATION FOR CHANGE COMMUNITY GARDEN 955 COLUMBUS AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10025 (718) 393-7287
Project Title: COMMUNITY GARDEN
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION THE OLMSTEAD CENTER, 117-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 760-4042
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN BY PURCHASING A TOOL SHED (5X10), A SOLAR PORTABLE CHARGING STATION, AND MISCELLANEOUS GARDENING TOOLS, FURNITURE AND PLANT MATERIAL.
Project Director: NORMAN AREVALO
Requested By: O’DONNELL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MUSICA DE CAMARA, INC. 1215 5TH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10029 (212) 410-5612
Project Title: MUSICA DE CAMARA
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS THAT ARE OPEN TO ALL IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ROBERT PATTERSON
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW HERITAGE THEATRE GROUP, INC. 229 WEST 135TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10030 (917) 334-8694
Project Title: BOLD NEW VOICES
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PRODUCE PLAYS, THEATRICAL READINGS, ART EXHIBITS AND MUSIC CONCERTS ALONG WITH DOCUMENTARY FILMS PROMOTING ART AND CULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: VOZA RIVERS
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 321 MONTGOMERY STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 428-1864
Project Title: GALLERY LIGHTING AND RENOVATIONS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPDATE THE GALLERY, INCLUDING NEW LIGHTING, CEILING TILES, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER RENOVATIONS.
Project Director: GREGG A. TRIPOLI
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PJS JAZZ SOCIETY, INC. 199 NORTH COLUMBUS AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10553 (914) 664-0623
Project Title: KEEPING AMERICA’S CLASSICAL MUSIC ALIVE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL JAZZ MUSIC SERIES IN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON.
Project Director: GREG KOSTER
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRESERVATION BUFFALO NIAGARA 617 MAIN STREET, SUITE 201 BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 852-3300
Project Title: HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT - NEIGHBORHOOD STUDY
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT A STUDY IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT. THE GOAL IS TO CREATE A NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT FOR A TO-BE- IDENTIFIED SECTION OF THE DELAVAN-GRIDER COMMUNITY. THE COMPLETION OF THE STUDY AND APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT WOULD ALLOW HOMEOWNERS TO RECEIVE TAX-CREDITS FOR HISTORICALLY-ELIGIBLE HOME REPAIRS.
Project Director: JESSIE FISHER
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. 143-35 37TH AVENUE FLUSHING, NY 11354 (718) 939-0647
Project Title: WOODSIDE GROW AND LEARN
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BRING DISCONNECTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER IN THIS CENTRALLY-LOCATED GREEN SPACE TO GARDEN, MAINTAIN THE LAND, SHARE THE HISTORY OF WESTERN QUEENS’ FIRST SETTLERS, HOST FAMILY-ORIENTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AROUND HORTICULTURE.
Project Director: BRANKA DUKNIC
Requested By: BARNWELL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REBOLI CENTER FOR ART AND HISTORY P.O. BOX 435 STONY BROOK, NY 11790 (631) 698-5293
Project Title: MUSEUM EXHIBIT PREPARATION AND COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR OUTREACH EFFORTS, AS WELL AS FOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS.
Project Director: COLLEEN HANSON
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKAWAY ARTISTS ALLIANCE, INC. 260 BEACH 116TH STREET ROCKAWAY PARK, NY 11694 (718) 474-0861
Project Title: ART EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ART EXHIBITIONS AND ART EDUCATION TO RESIDENTS OF ROCKAWAY, QUEENS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR REPAIRS OF THE ROOF.
Project Director: VICTORIA BARBER
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RUSSIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC. 1560 BROADWAY, SUITE 500 NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 687-6118
Project Title: RUSSIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SERIES OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK SHOWCASING RUSSIAN CULTURE.
Project Director: MARINA KOVALYOV
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY CONSERVANCY, INC. 643 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10065 (212) 616-3937
Project Title: DEEP BLUE SEA PRODUCTION
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SETS AND PROPS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE DEEP BLUE SEA, WHICH INCLUDES PROJECTOR RENTALS , MIRRORS, SUPPORT STRUCTURES, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING THIS PRODUCTION.
Project Director: KIRSTEN REOCH
Requested By: QUART
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SINFONIETTA OF RIVERDALE, LTD. 3125 ARLINGTON AVENUE BRONX, NY 10463 (917) 689-1211
Project Title: CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS IN THE NORTHWEST BRONX.
Project Director: MARK MANDARANO
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOUTHERN QUEENS PARK ASSOCIATION, INC. 177-01 BAISLEY BOULEVARD JAMAICA, NY 11434 (718) 276-4630
Project Title: MAINTENANCE OF ROY WILKINS PARK
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE PARK EQUIPMENT, WHICH WILL BE USED TO MAINTAIN THE GROUNDS OF THE ROY WILKINS PARK.
Project Director: JACQUELINE BOYCE
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SULLIVAN COUNTY DRAMATIC WORKSHOP, INC. 4253 FORESTBURGH ROAD SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY 12779 (845) 436-5336
Project Title: SULLIVAN COUNTY DRAMATIC WORKSHOP PROJECTS
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING 36 LOW COST THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS TO THE AREA. MATERIALS INCLUDE THE CONSTRUCTION OF SETS AND COSTUMES, AS WELL AS FOR ASSISTING WITH HEATING, COOLING COSTS, AND ADVERTISING.
Project Director: HAROLD TIGHE P.O. BOX 353 MONTICELLO, NY 12701
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: THREE VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST, INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 2596 SETAUKET, NY 11733 (631) 689-0225
Project Title: PROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS PROJECTS INCLUDING THE FRIENDS OF THE GREENWAY TRAIL, THE BRUCE HOUSE, THE RUBBER FACTORY WORKERS HOUSES, AND THE HAWKINS HOUSE.
Project Director: CYNTHIA BARNES
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN SQUARE, INC. 102 OAK STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 609-1090
Project Title: FAMILIES BUILDING FUN AND ACTIVITIES TOGETHER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR ORGANIZING AND PROMOTING FAMILY PROGRAMS HELD IN GREENPOINT/NORTHSIDE OPEN SPACE AREAS AND SCHOOLS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE OTHER FREE EVENTS FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: SUSAN ANDERSON
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TRAVIS FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE, INC. 17 CANNON AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314 (718) 983-9077
Project Title: 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EXPENSES OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE.
Project Director: JOHN DALTON 75 CANNON AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNTERMYER PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL, INC. 945 NORTH BROADWAY YONKERS, NY 10701 (914) 375-3435
Project Title: UPAC SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM IN THE PARK (MUSIC, CONCERTS, SHAKESPEARE PLAYS, PLAYS, OPERA, BALLET, DANCE)
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCES DURING THE SUMMER SEASON. UPAC DOES NOT CHARGE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC SO THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE EVENTS, WHICH INCLUDES THE PERFORMERS, SOUND AND LIGHTING. UPAC PROVIDES THESE CULTURAL ARTS AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES DURING THE SUMMER AT THIS YONKERS PARK TO THOUSANDS OF DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS WHO, OTHERWISE, WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD SUCH EVENTS.
Project Director: PAULINE M. GALVIN
Requested By: SAYEGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WEST 104TH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN 8 WEST 104TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10025 (718) 760-4042
Project Title: COMMUNITY GARDEN
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION THE OLMSTEAD CENTER, 117-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 760-4042
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN BY PURCHASING TOOL SHEDS (5X10, WITH CONCRETE BASES), A SOLAR PORTABLE CHARGING STATION, AND MISCELLANEOUS GARDENING TOOLS, FURNITURE, AND PLANT MATERIAL.
Project Director: NORMAN AREVALO
Requested By: O’DONNELL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WEST 111TH STREET PEOPLE’S GARDEN 1036-53 AMSTERDAM AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10025 (718) 760-4042
Project Title: PEOPLE’S GARDEN
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION THE OLMSTEAD CENTER, 117-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 760-4042
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE’S GARDEN’S MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS, INCLUDING ITEMS FOR THE GARDEN SUCH AS A WOODEN GAZEBO, POP-UP TENTS, FOLDING CHAIRS AND TABLES.
Project Director: NORMAN AREVALO
Requested By: O’DONNELL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WEST SIDE COMMUNITY GARDEN, INC. P.O. BOX 20301, PARK WEST STATION NEW YORK, NY 10025 (646) 596-0231
Project Title: MUSIC IN A GARDEN
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SUMMER SERIES OF FIVE LIVE CLASSICAL, JAZZ AND LATIN CONCERTS. ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE GARDEN WELCOMES FAMILIES, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES, TO SEE AND HEAR PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS UP CLOSE IN AN INFORMAL OUTDOOR SETTING.
Project Director: RANDA KIRSHBAUM 698 WEST END AVENUE, #2C NEW YORK, NY 10025
Requested By: O’DONNELL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY P.O. BOX 686 WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY 11978 (631) 288-1139
Project Title: COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE WESTHAMPTON COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Project Director: JON STANAT
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG MEN’S AND YOUNG WOMEN’S HEBREW ASSOCIATION OF THE BRONX 5625 ARLINGTON AVENUE BRONX, NY 10471 (718) 548-8200
Project Title: RIVERDALE RISING STARS AND RIVERDALE REPERATORY THEATER
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE AND LOW COST THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AT THE RIVERDALE YM-YWHA FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: DEANN FORMAN
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMUDIM COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC. 11 BROADWAY, SUITE 1076 NEW YORK, NY 10004 (646) 517-0222
Project Title: AMUDIM COUNSELING SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CRISIS CASE MANAGEMENT, WHICH OFFERS CLINICAL SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC ABUSE, INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DEVORAH PELMAN
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRIGHTER TOMORROWS, INC. 408 MAIN STREET CENTER MORICHES, NY 11934 (631) 395-1800
Project Title: SHELTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BRIGHTER TOMORROW’S SHELTER SPACE, WHICH PROVIDES A SAFE HAVEN FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN.
Project Director: DOLORES KORDON
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST HARLEM NEIGHBORHOOD BASED ALLIANCE CORPORATION 2253 THIRD AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10035 (212) 289-1900
Project Title: VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CRIME VICTIMS, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FROM UNDERSERVED LATINO COMMUNITIES.
Project Director: LIZZETTE DUNN BARCELONA
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER OF ERIE COUNTY 438 MAIN STREET, SUITE 201 BUFFALO, NY 14202 (716) 558-5270
Project Title: FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER ORCHARD PARK SATELLITE INITIATIVE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN AGGRESSIVE OUTREACH INITIATIVE AIMED AT SCHOOLS AND A YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC. 1 IN 3 STUDENTS (AGES 12 TO 26) WILL BE VICTIM OF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP. THE ORCHARD PARK SATELLITE OFFERS ANYTHING A PERSON IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP NEEDS INCLUDING: SECURING AN ORDER OF PROTECTION (VIA SKYPING WITH JUDGES IN FAMILY COURT); ABILITY TO FILE CHARGES; DOCUMENTATION OF INJURIES IN OUR FORENSIC MEDICAL UNIT; ATTORNEYS; ADVOCATES; COUNSELING; SAFETY PLANNING; AND SHELTER.
Project Director: MARY MURPHY
Requested By: BURKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ORANGE COUNTY SAFE HOMES PROJECT, INC. P.O. BOX 649 NEWBURGH, NY 12551 (845) 562-5365
Project Title: VICTIMS SHELTER
Funded Amount: $12,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS SHELTER.
Project Director: KELLYANN KOSTYAL-LARRIER
Requested By: JACOBSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RETREAT, INC. 13 GOODFRIEND DRIVE EAST HAMPTON, NY 11937 (631) 329-4398
Project Title: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LORETTA DAVIS
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SHALOM TASK FORCE, INC. 500 7TH AVENUE, 8TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 742-1478
Project Title: SHALOM DIRECT SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SHALOM DIRECT SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS THROUGH THEIR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE AND FOR THE SARAH’S VOICE PROGRAM, WHICH HELPS VICTIMS WITH LEGAL ASSISTANCE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR ADVERTISING THEIR EXISTENCE WITHIN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: SARAH SILVERMAN
Requested By: ROSENTHAL-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SHALOM TASK FORCE, INC. 500 SEVENTH AVENUE, 8TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 742-1478 Ext: 108
Project Title: SHALOM TASK FORCE DIRECT SERVICES- HOTLINE/LEGAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A HOTLINE AND LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND DATING VIOLENCE. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: SARAH SILVERMAN
Requested By: ROZIC
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK P.O. BOX 9 ALBANY, NY 12207 (845) 257-2950
Project Title: SULLIVAN MIGRANT SUMMER SCHOOL
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR 60-75 CHILDREN OF MIGRANT FARMWORKERS IN FIRST THROUGH EIGHTH GRADES IN LIBERTY AND FALLSBURG.
Project Director: MARYELLEN WHITTINGTON-COUSE MID-HUDSON METS SUNY NEW PALTZ, 353 VH ANNEX 1 HAWK DRIVE, NEW PALTZ, NY 12561
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTERSTATE CORPORATION FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY 115 WEST FAYETTE STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 470-1950
Project Title: CENTERSTATE CEO - PROTRAIN MANUFACTURING WORK READINESS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $200,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXPAND THE PROTRAIN MANUFACTURING WORK READINESS PROGRAM IN CENTRAL NEW YORK’S MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, WHICH WILL CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH EMPLOYERS LOOKING TO COVER A SKILLS GAP AND PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE CURRENTLY DISCONNECTED FROM SUCH CAREER CHOICES.
Project Director: DOMINIC ROBINSON
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SFY 2005-2006 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KINGSBRIDGE-RIVERDALE- VANCORTLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 5760 BROADWAY BRONX, NY 10463 (718) 543-7100
Project Title: KINGSBRIDGE/RIVERDALE/VANCORTLANDT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RETENTION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AS WELL AS FOR BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS IN THE BROADWAY AND 231ST STREET DISTRICT, IN ORDER TO INCREASE CONSUMER INTEREST, ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES AND CREATE JOBS.
Project Director: JANET GOLOVNER
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION