From left to right: Sixth-grader Miracle, ninth-grader Kendell, and sixth-grader Carlos planting the first seeds. If it’s Sunday, it’s a day in the garden at Ocean Bay Cornerstone Community Center! It all began on July 26, when participants ranging in age from 11 to 14 planted their first seeds: string beans. Since then, they’ve been returning every Sunday for what has become known as Horticulture Sundays. “The participants very much enjoyed themselves and look forward to ret

There’s no stopping brothers Nathaniel (left) and Trevon (right) as they start a new school year with fully stocked backpacks, courtesy of our 2026 Backpack Drive! Nathaniel and Trevon are participants at Redfern Cornerstone Community Center, a vibrant Far Rockaway hub for community members of all ages. They were introduced to the center this summer by their foster mom, whose grown children were active participants during their childhood. "This summer at Redfern, I enjoyed my

Our Cornerstone leaders have been making headlines! Oceanside Cornerstone Program Director Nelson Sarweh, Ocean Bay Cornerstone Program Coordinator Darryl Devore, and Senior Program Director Rob Closs were honored with Legacy Leadership Awards at the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Cornerstone 15 gala earlier this summer, recognizing their dedicated service and commitment to excellence. And that’s not all: Redfern Cornerstone Community Cente