THE CEDARMORE CORPORATION
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Mission Statement
The Cedarmore Corporation is a community-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 1996 by the late Bishop Frank O. White. The agency’s vision is to create a safer, healthier, stronger community where residents are well-informed and have the tools to thrive. We accomplish this through our suite of quality, effective, youth development programs known as Cedarmore Youth Services. Every program was developed with the needs of the most vulnerable of us in mind. We educate, motivate and activate in the focus areas of education, financial literacy, healthy living, empowerment and entrepreneurship. To date, we have impacted the lives of more than 35,000 youth and their families covering the full breath of Long Island with a deeply rooted nexus in South Nassau.
About This Cause
The mission of The Cedarmore Corporation is to improve the educational, social and emotional development of youth representing the diverse population of families from Nassau and Suffolk counties. We seek to address the most critical needs in our communities by adhering to four foundational elements. • To enter a collaborative and collective forum • To promote tolerance for people of all races and cultures • To formulate and implement innovative ideas that produce programs that effect change • To begin a chain of perpetual progress for present and future generations Bishop Frank Otha White Digital Literacy Center (BFOWDLC) is designed to close the digital literacy gap often evidenced within underrepresented communities of color. The evolving technological landscape has left many Black, Latinx and senior people bereft of the critical computer skills necessary to ensure their safety and overall wellbeing within a digital environment. The BFOW Digital Literacy Center is designed to centralize their needs, empowering them to make advancements and close the technical divide. Young Entrepreneurs Training Program (YETP) Ages served: 10-18 YETP introduces and educates youth on basic financial literacy and on the entrepreneurial experience. Youth engage in mock business start-up exercises, from concept to product to a pop up shop at an International Street Festival. YETP seeks to broaden career and life perspectives, promote higher education and inspire an entrepreneurial mindset that embraces business ownership that creates jobs and spurs local economy. Big Brothers Basketball Association (BBA)/ “Readers Become Leaders” Ages served: 4-18 BBA connects healthy living principles and positive mentoring through the game of basketball in a safe and structured environment. These services occur on and off the court through one-on-one sessions and team activities to forge meaningful relationships built on mutual trust. BBA addresses poor decision-making, risky behaviors and literacy gaps through the “Readers Become Leaders” component which reinforces literacy as an essential element to learning and leadership. Freeport Farmers’ Market (FFM) Ages served: 14-18 FFM is a youth-staffed community farm-stand to serve the local community by providing residents with access to fresh, nutritious, fruits and vegetables. Employment eligible youth earn an hourly wage to run the market. This work experience builds communication, computation, management and customer service skills. FFM was created by the YETP with a goal of creating a marketplace that fosters social gathering, community building and promotes healthy food choices. Youth Empowerment Series (YES) Education and awareness of self, society and its institutions at an early age is the key to young men and women becoming productive citizens. In 2013, the Youth Empowerment Series was launched purposed to lead critical conversations as they relate to each gender, respectively, through the “Girlz Talk” and “Boyz N2 Men” events. Each day is designed to focus on real life issues. YES presents sound techniques and solutions to address and overcome these challenges and effectively transition into adulthood. YES has culturally relevant keynotes and age appropriate workshops. We bring together a sterling line-up of dynamic, national and local speakers, best suited to connect youth in a real and relevant way. In 2018, Cedarmore launched “Continuing the Conversation” which offers bi-monthly sessions on timely academic and social topics. After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Ages served: 7-16 ASEP provides tutoring homework help, testing strategy and exploratory learning practices. Essentially, youth are taught how to “think” for themselves building on the groundwork lead by the classroom. We focus on improving a student’s performance in reading, writing, math, and sciences, which sets the stage for greater academic success. Health & Wellness Initiative (HWI) The Health & Wellness initiative is designed to encourage youth and their families to have a strong and healthy life. The initiative created by a group of women from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, seek to encourage communities to take charge of their health. The initiative takes a holistic approach in advocating for healthy lifestyles by offering the following services: • Health Screenings • Exercise Techniques • Healthy Lifestyle Teachings • Health Fair Activities • Nutritional Counseling Ready, Set, kNOw (RSK) Ages served: 12-17 The program explores and instructs on the life skills needed to make good choices inclusive of gang prevention, health (drinking, smoking, drugs, etc.), anatomy and physiology, cultural sensitivity and self-esteem. Our mission is to “educate and empower adolescent youth in healthy decision-making as a foundation of successful living.” The youth develops leadership skills through interactive workshops titled, “Personal Branding,” “The Act of Communication,” “Financial Literacy,” “Sexuality and Relationships,” and “Motivational Speaking.” They learn the “dos and don’ts” of social media, including the harmful effect of cyber bullying. The program works within the local school districts, PTAs and community organizations. Additionally, RSK coordinators provide program graduates with engagement opportunities throughout the year.