06/16/2026
IT TAKES A VILLAGE! We are still buzzing from the incredible energy of our recent community efforts, and we owe a massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to the phenomenal individuals and organizations who showed up, stepped up, and poured their hearts into making it happen.
Shoutout to this incredible lineup of changemakers: Lillian Bent, Marilyn Sommer, Shareema Gadson-Shaw, Gerard Cerda, Lloydy Berrouet, Vanessa Cortez, Sueann Lashley, Elisabeth Mason, Cynthia Ramos, Anderson Baptiste, Leo Wilton, Rosa Carter, Michelle Parlor, Christina Arroyo, Kristie Orta, Lisa Headley, Walter Jackson, Christopher McDaniel, Antwuan Walker, Rong McDaniel, Danielle Manzone, Robert Long III, Annie Martinez, Ida Vasquez, Jenny Williams, Tanya Hollins, Nina Saxxon, Valerie Padilla, Julia Curtis, Shaun Commodore, Paulette Christie, Dr. Alexandra McGlashan, Marlene Pacheco, Noreen Baynes, Midge Caparosa, Xavier Santiago, Lena Tuck, Corrine Dickens, Obed Vasquez, Nathalie Wilson, Beryl Jeffers, Yolanda Rogers, Hopeton Gordon, Jessica Cabrera, Daine Griffin, Annette Jimenez, Kioka Jackson, Cynthia McGill, Agnes Banda, Ayo Mendez, Maribel Masso, Tawanda Glover, Willamae Jackson, Bianca Reyes, and Rusty Reyes.
A special, deep appreciation goes out to our vital community partners and leaders who anchor this neighborhood every single day:
Detective Miguel Rivera & the 23rd Precinct Community Council, East Harlem Community Partnership, Maribel Masso, Comunidad Latinx, 212-CARRION Community isn’t just a place; it’s a choice to show up for one another. Thank you all for choosing to make a difference! 💙
