applied to, and received a $5000 book grant from AFT's Reading Opens the World program

planned, organized, and implemented a community fair during which the books were distributed into the hands of students and their family members

successfully brought together various community organizations, the teachers' union, the PTO, and administration for a common cause

brainstormed FLY, Inc. for two years and then created a legal 501(c)(3) not for profit organization in 2021

began FLY as a research-based concept for meeting the social emotional needs of student-aged youth...as a strategy to positively impact their academics, decision-making, and future success

FLY, Inc. continues to make an impact on the local communities of Long Island

created Meals of Meaning as a potential second not for profit organization (in progress)

the concept is to simulate a seated, home-like holiday meal experiences for those who may find themselves alone during the holidays