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Message from our Executive Directors
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We continue to grow throughout the Bronx increasing our ability to serve residents of
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What’s new?
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We have added three new Cornerstone programs for a total of seven programs; a new
senior program in Ft. Independence; a new Discovery After School Program at P.S. 175
City Island.
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This could not happen without the 181 exceptionally passionate, highly experienced
full-time and approximately 400 part-time staff. Many employees are “home grown”
having benefited from our services and programs. Many others were raised and reside
in the Bronx.
Thank you to our Upper Management Team:
Laurie Meltzer Bandremer, Director of Development
Edith Bolanos, Program Coordinator – Educational Counseling Center
Ivan Diaz, Director of Building and Grounds
Nelly Penaranda, Chief Financial Officer
Lenora Sealey, Program Coordinator – COMPASS/SONYC Afterschool
Dottie Stevenson, Director of Human Resources
Agnes Vendiola, Director of Early Childhood Education
Kim Viade, Program Coordinator – Beacon/Cornerstone/Boys & Girls Clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs
1. MMCC Main Building
2. AmPark
3. Co-op City
4. Edenwald
5. Parkchester
6. Seton Falls Beacon 142
Cornerstone Youth Center
4. Edenwald
13. Boston Secor
14. Fort Independence
15. Gun Hill Houses
16. Marble Hill
17. Parkside
18. Pelham Parkway
Beacon Youth Centers
7. Beacon 8
8. Beacon 86
9. Evander Childs Campus Beacon
10. Seton Falls Beacon 142
ISY In School Youth
4. Edenwald
19. Bronx Lab School
Child Development Centers
1. MMCC Main Building
11. Northside Annex
12. Van Cortlandt
After School Centers
20. P.S. 7
21. P.S. 8
22. P.S. 169
23. P.S. 175
Compass/SONYC
24. Baychester Middle
School, Bronx Alliance,
One World Middle School
25. Bronx Dance Academy
26. Equality Charter School
27. P.S. 20/M.S. 20
28. P.S. 21
29. P.S. 41
30. P.S. 94
31. P.S. 95/M.S. 95
32. P.S. 153
33. P.S. 160
34. M.S. 19
35. M.S. 244
Educational Counseling Center
36. Marie Curie High School
37. YAIP
38. College Bound
39. Family Choice
40. Vocational Training
Senior Centers
1. MMCC Main Building
14. Fort Independence
16. Marble Hill
Thank you to our partners UJA-Federation of New York, United Neighborhood Houses,
Boys and Girls Clubs of America, New York City Department of Youth and Community
Development, New York City Department of Education and Montefiore Medical Center.
A special thank you to our MMCC Board of Directors, a dedicated group of volunteers
who are committed to the success of MMCC and the stabilization of the neighborhoods
we serve.
Sincerely,
Donald Bluestone
Executive Director
Rita Santelia
Associate Executive Director
About MMCC
Since 1942 MMCC has been a vital community resource that changes the course
of lives of Bronx residents to a degree not otherwise possible. Each year, we serve
more than 35,000 preschoolers, school age children, teens, adults and senior
citizens through 50 free and affordable support, enrichment, education and
recreation programs that expand their opportunities to live full, productive lives.
MMCC’s committed and well-trained staff consistently steps forward to guide and
nurture individuals of all ages – often on an individual basis and frequently when
people have no other place to turn.
MMCC expands life’s possibilities for individuals, strengthens families and
reshapes the neighborhoods we serve. Together, with donor support and MMCC’s
help, the Bronx will continue to evolve as a dynamic, vibrant, safe community.
Mission
The mission of MMCC is to improve the lives of Bronx residents with our dedication
to humanitarian efforts; reaching out to a rich tapestry of cultures, building
gateways to success through quality service and programs, building confidence,
sustainability and working toward self-sufficiency for the individuals we serve.
Vision
The vision of MMCC is to ignite new pathways of growth and expansion, aligned
with our commitment to humanity, equity and diversity, so that our proven
methods of services and programs can flourish to impact and assist one individual
at a time; fulfilling our commitment of quality service to the entire Bronx
Community.
Child Development Center
The Child Development Center of the MMCC has been providing quality preschool
educational programs for young children since 1944. We welcome all children regardless
of race, religion or ethnic origin.
At MMCC we believe that children learn best when they are in an environment which is
both stimulating and nurturing. By providing a curriculum which is child centered and
teacher directed, we encourage children to grow and learn to their potential.
Our classes provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating setting for children. Our trained
professional staff works closely with parents to provide each child with an educational
opportunity that helps enhance their skills.
Our children have plenty of room to roam, explore and enjoy their curiosity about the
world around them. Our staff includes highly trained classroom professionals, mental
health specialist, and a medical professional who are available to children and parents.
We offer Day Care, Head Start, Nursery and Universal Pre-Kindergarten Programs at
three locations in the North Bronx.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
The Early Childhood Center located at the main building, 3450 DeKalb Avenue, offers
parents a variety of programs for children ages 1-4 years of age. Full-time Day Care for
children ages 1–4 is held in well equipped, supervised classrooms.
The Day Care classes are in session from 8:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. Parents may
choose to enroll their child for extended hours. This service is available from 7:30am8:00am and 6:00pm-6:30pm for an additional fee. Day Care tuition is determined by
the age of the child at enrollment.
During the week our children have opportunities to play in our large outdoor play area
as well as in our full-size gymnasium. Classes in music, dance, and arts and crafts are
available, taught by specialty teachers who work with the classroom teachers to plan
age appropriate lessons.
Our kitchen produces nutritious, tasty meals that are provided to children while in
school at no extra cost in all of our child development programs.
Discover Club
After School Programs
Kindergarten-6th grades - 1,400 elementary school children are cared for at the MMCC
main building and at local elementary schools. The programs all meet from the end of
the school day until 6:00pm or 6:30pm depending on the location, children are picked
up by their parents as they return home from work.
At our main building on Gun Hill Road, 120 children are served through a combination
of fee- for-service, vouchers from the Agency for Child Development or other funding
sources.
Other location includes: P.S. 7, 8, 169, 175 (City Island)
Beacons
We operate four Beacon Youth Centers for our community in Kingsbridge Heights
(P.S. 86), Bedford Park (P.S. 8), Williamsbridge (Evander Childs H.S. Campus) and
Baychester (M.S. 142) serving over 5,000 youth. We are among the largest in the city.
Facilities are open 5 afternoons and nights and Saturdays keeping young people safe.
(Funded by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development)
MULTI CULTURAL THEATRE GROUP
This program runs out of our Beacon at P.S. 8. It serves 30-40 children 8 to 15 years of
age. The group will work the entire year putting on a show around a theme in late April
or early May. It is very popular and is now in its 8th year.
Compass/SONYC
Funding from the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development provides after
school programing in both elementary and middle school children. We have 16 sites
and are operating with a total of 16 million dollars in funding serving 2,000 children.
These programs operate 12 months and serve: P.S. 20, 21, 41, 94, 95, 153, 160, M.S. 19,
244, Baychester Middle School, Bronx Alliance, One World Middle School, Bronx Dance
Academy and Equality Charter School.
Boys & Girls Clubs
MMCC operates Boys & Girls Clubs that are free to the community. The
Clubs offer sports, game rooms, art, cooking, computer, homework help,
performing arts and educational classes with qualified teachers and great
group leaders.
These clubs offer leadership opportunities through innovative
programming to build self-esteem and confidence in our youth.
Currently MMCC has six Boys and Girls club in the Bronx:
LOCATIONS
• AmPark Boys & Girls Club,
Amalgamated Houses, 130 Gale PL.
• MMCC Boys & Girls Club,
3450 Dekalb Avenue
• Co-op City Boys & Girls Club
141 Einstein Loop
• Parkchester Boys & Girls Club
2051 St. Raymonds Avenue
• Edenwald Boys & Girls Club
1150 E 229th St.
• Seton Falls Beacon 142
3750 Baychester Ave
Educational Counseling Center
Educational Counseling Center is located on the lower level of our Northside Annex, 3512
DeKalb Avenue just across the street from our main building. The Center serves both
In and Out of School Youth ages 16-24 years of age. All programs/services are free to
participants.
YOUNG ADULT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAM
FAMILY CHOICE
The College Bound Program helps high school students learn about college choices,
narrow down programs, fill out applications, apply for financial aid and actually receive
professional counseling and visit many colleges. Students also take specialized high
school entrance exams, and SAT preparation classes. One thousand students and their
families are helped each year by the center. College Bound is funded by New York City
DYCD.
NEW OPTIONS PROGRAM
Full social work support services are provided to the youth in this program. New Options
handles 75 young adults from the over 500 that apply each year. New funding was
received this year through New York City DYCD-NDA funds and New York State Juvenile
Delinquency Prevention Fund. This program is now fully supported by government
grants.
This program serves out-of-school 17-24 year olds and is funded by New York City
Department of Youth and Community Development. This will provide counseling
mentorships and vocational skills.
Funded by the Butler Foundation, Family Choice (FC) helps Middle School students
and their parents learn about all the new small theme based public high schools. FC
provides assistance with the complicated high school application process and provides
student support and family counseling with a focus on youth with special needs.
Educational Counseling Center
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OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH/WORK FORCE REINVESTMENT ACT
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YEAR ROUND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
MARIE CURIE HIGH SCHOOL FOR NURSING & ALLIED MEDICAL
PROFESSIONS
This program assists 40 low-income youth in vocational training skills and re-entering
the work force with counseling and job placement. This program is funded by the
federal government.
Funded by the federal government as part of the Workforce Reinvestment Act, this
program serves over 350 youth between the ages of 14 and 19 years. The staff helps get
each student through high school and into college. They receive tutoring, counseling,
paid internships, time management skills, college trips, help with applications,
scholarship searches and follow up during the first college year.
With a grant through City Councilman Andrew Cohen, we will be able to expand our
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and citizenship classes to our Russian,
Bangladeshi and Latin American neighbors. Over 100 immigrants participate in classes.
Now in its 9th year, our very successful school serving 8th to 12th graders is on the 5th
floor at the former Middle School 143 on Sedgwick Avenue and 231st Street. The school
presently has 500 students. MMCC is very proud of this joint effort between MMCC and
the Department of Education. We continue to have a high school graduation rate of
88%.
NYCHA
Senior Citizen Centers
MMCC currenly runs 7 NYCHA community centers, funded by The New York City
Department of Youth and Community Development Cornerstone Program. The program
serves elementary school children in after school programming, teens in arts, sports,
lounge and game rooms, fitness and weight rooms and young adults with GED and ESL.
MMCC operates three senior citizen programs for the well elderly. One Center is at
the main building of MMCC and has about 1,300 members. Marble Hill Houses has a
membership of about 650 and our newest center at Fort Independence serving 100
seniors, opened on July 1, 2015.
Cornerstones:
Edenwald Cornerstone
Boston Secor Cornerstone
Marble Hill Cornerstone
In addition to lunch, the seniors enjoy socialization, classes in art, drama, crafts, current
events, social action, book discussion, friendship clubs and trips to fun and interesting
places. The program is funded by the New York City Department for the Aging, City
Councilman Andrew Cohen, Council Member Ydanis Rodriquez and State Assemblyman
Jeffrey Dinowitz.
NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECTS
Gun Hill Cornerstone
Fort Independence Cornerstone
Parkside Cornerstone
Pelham Parkway Cornerstone
Programs for Adults
MMCC believes that adult education is vital to our community. Our Adult Education
program focuses on education and citizenship. Classes are offered in English as a
Second Language (ESL), Civics to help immigrants become United States citizens,
TASC/GED classes to provide basic education for job placement and college/vocational
education, and Microsoft classes to assist adults with basic computer skills that will
assist them with everyday tasks. MMCC’s Adult Education Program serves over 200
adults each year.
SNAP
Now in its third year (the first grant was received in July 2011), the MMCC received
another $70,000 grant from Hunger Solutions New York to administer a Nutrition
Outreach Education Program (NOEP).
The goal was to reach out to 5,510 households in the Bronx. 7,060 households were
contacted and the program brought in $5,947,776 to the Bronx in SNAP/ Food Stamp
benefit by Vilma Santos our NOEP worker.
This program has been very welcomed at the center not only by the community but by
seniors as well who cannot travel to the HRA offices.
Summer Day Camps & Programs
MMCC operated three country day camps
this past summer at Harriman State Park
in Bear Mountain; Mosholu Day Camp on
Lake Cohasset, Explorers Day camp on
Upper Twin Lake and Welmet Day camp
on Lake Cohasset. By moving our camp
from Lake Stahihi to Lake Cohasset, we
have two of our camps next to each other
giving us greater control over the day to
day activities.
MOSHOLU DAY CAMP
Set on beautiful Lake Cohasset, Mosholu
Day Camp serves girls and boys entering
kindergarten through sixth grade.
This camp offering has affordable fees
and serves families from the Bronx,
Westchester, Rockland and Putman
Counties.
EXPLORER DAY CAMP
Located on Upper Twin Lake just off
Route 6. This site serves our COMPASS
and SONYC campers from P.S. 21, 8 and 20
and our voucher campers. The site has a
large multi-purpose building, a beautiful
waterfront, which has been renovated,
a huge sports field and many small
buildings that have a variety of camp
activities.
WELMET DAY CAMP
Serving 250 campers daily from our
afterschool program; P.S. 153, 8 and 21.
TEEN ADVENTURES
This “Camp on Wheels” offers teens new
friendships and experiences. The campers
travel daily to beaches, state parks, and
other recreational facilities throughout
the tri-state area. Trips include such
places as Great Adventure, Jones Beach,
Deep Sea Fishing and Pools. The campers
also enjoy late nights and an extended
three day trip in session one and a four
day trip to places such as Ocean City, Lake
George, Virginia Beach etc. in session two.
CAMP SUNSHINE AND ELAN
(for special needs children)
Funded by the Butler Foundation, we
were able to meet the large demand for
this very special program which focuses
on mainstreaming children. We continued
to have a major Autism Initiative Grant
from New York City which funded
additional children and staff.
SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM
This summer we continued to be major
sponsors of this program. The focus is on
work experiences. Funding from DYCD
was increased for summer 2015. We
provided job placements all over the
community especially in not-for-profit
agencies, hospitals, libraries and after
summer school programs in 10 local
public schools serving 1,900 students.
This year, we received 8,000 applications
for only 1,900 spots.
Saturday Enrichment Classes
B’N Fit
Saturday enrichment classes are one of MMCC most popular programs. These classes
run in 3, 8 week sessions and serve over 450 children each year. Class offerings include:
gymnastics, ballet, jazz, salsa and hip hop, musical theatre, ceramics, music lessons,
graphic design, computer skills, healthy cooking and sports (basketball, flag football,
baseball, weight training, rock climbing, gymnastics, soccer, sneaker hockey).
MMCC, in collaboration with The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, has developed the
B’N Fit Program which combines a full nutrition program for severely overweight teens
with a recreation and socialization program, and summer day camp at MMCC and a
Teen Adventures Day Camp.
Sports & Physical Education
SWIMMING
BASEBALL
MMCC Children’s Baseball & Softball League has been serving the Bronx community
for over 20 years. Since 1990, our league has grown and currently serves over 400
players each season. The teams play on Harris and Shandler Fields in the Bronx. This
past year saw a surge in enrollment for girls’ softball. Baseball/Softball fosters a sense
of confidence and teamwork in our Bronx children and enables our youth to learn vital
social skills that they can apply to all social situations as they grow into adulthood.
As an agency that does not have a swimming pool, we have over 700 children learning
how to swim in the fall, winter and spring. This is accomplished through a cooperative
arrangement with the Lombardi Swim Center at Fordham University. Classes are held
on Saturdays and Sundays and there is an adult learn to swim class on Wednesday
nights.
FITNESS CENTER
The Fitness Center also operates a small but well-equipped weight room where a
yearly membership is charged. There are 250 adult members. Montefiore Medical
Center employees pay a reduced fee. With the completion of the elevator, more senior
citizens use the weight room.
Financials
MMCC Board of Directors
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (Selected 2014 Audited Financial Data)
Co-Chairperson of the Board
Natly Esnard
Jonathan Lefkowitz
SUPPORT, REVENUE AND GAINS
Foundations and Contributions
$ 2,215,043
Government Supports $ 13,846,783
Investment Income
$
7,627
Program Fees
$ 2,112,006
Total Support, Revenue and Gains $ 18,181,459
EXPENSES
Program$ 16,329,743
Management and General
$ 1,477,629
Fundraising
$
254,914
Total Expenses
$ 18,062,286
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $
119,173
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Selected Financial Data)
ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments $ 923,639
Other Assets $ 4,640,559
TOTAL ASSETS $ 5,564,198
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
General Liabilities $ 3,404,666
Net Assets:
Unrestricted $ 1,781,488
Temporarily Restricted $ 378,044
Total Net Assets $ 2,159,532
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 5,564,198
DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Projected
Budget
2015-20162015-2016
PROJECTED BUDGET:
24,082,429
Contributions
Foundations
Government Grants
Program Fees
Misc.
Government Funding – 88%
Program Fees – 7.7%
Foundations – 2.3%
Contributions – 1.7%
Misc. - 0.3%
Associate Board Chairpersons
John A. Gold*
Leslie A. Jacobson*
Edward J. Rosenthal*
Arline Rubel
Ruth Saporta
President
Susan Memberg
Vice-President
Helen Kornblau
Secretary
Beverly Hansell Silberstang
Treasurer
Bruce Schlechter
Counsel to the Agency
Andrew S. Berkman
Board of Directors
Lawrence Benenson
David Dworin
Robert Esnard
Roger Esnard
Ronnette Grant
Betty Griffith
Helen W. Kornblau
Alan Lovi
L. Mark Nelson
Sarah Portnoy*
Beverly Hansell Silberstang
Robert Weiss
*Deceased
MMCC is grateful for the generous support
it receives from our funders:
MMCC – Board of Directors
Umbrella Organizations
Boys & Girls Club of America
UJA-Federation of New York
United Neighborhood Houses of Greater New York
Corporations and Foundations
Lawrence Benenson
Martin Rothman
Ludwig Charitable Trust
Charles Hayden Foundation
Con Edison, Inc.
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
The Coydog Foundation
Montefiore Medical Center
New York Yankees Foundation
J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation
1199 Hospital Workers Union Child Care
The Pinkerton Foundation
Center for Children’s Initiatives (formerly Child Care
Incorporated)
The Dossie Schattman Foundation
The Sewell Foundation
Alan Silberstein – Teen Camp Scholarship
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Steven Wilson
Government Agencies
New York City Department for the Aging
New York City Department of Youth & Community
Development
New York State Department of Children & Family
Services
New York State Dormitory Authority
United States Federal Government - Head Start and
No Child Left Behind
New York City Department of Education
United States Department of Health and
Human Services – Administration for Children
And Families (ACF)
Government Leaders
Mayor Bill de Blasio
Congressman Eliot Engel
New York State Senator Jeffrey Klein
Assemblymember Carl E. Heastie
New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz
New York State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto
Council Member Andrew Cohen
Council Member Andy King
Council Member Annabel Palma
Council member Ydanis Rodriguez
And, of course, many thanks to the individuals who
made donations which sustain and support MMCC
and its programming.
90¢of each donated dollar
funds programs & services
Serves approximately
35,000 Bronxites
Annually
80% of those served
are youth ages 1-24