Serving Communities
About The 1906 Project, Inc.
The 1906 Project, Inc. is dedicated to creating stronger communities through collaboration, innovation, and meaningful programs that support families, youth, and seniors across Southeast Queens.
Our mission is simple yet vital: we identify gaps in the delivery of critical community service programs and work hand-in-hand with local leaders, businesses, and grassroots innovators to implement immediate, impactful solutions. Whether we are helping families face temporary economic hardships or training the next generation of leaders, we are deeply committed to individual and community success.
Our Story
Building Stronger Neighborhoods, Together
Founded in 1995, The 1906 Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening the communities of Southeast Queens, New York. We believe that resilient neighborhoods are built from the ground up, fueled by collaboration, citizen engagement, and accessible public programming.
How We Work
The Power of Partnership
At The 1906 Project, we maximize our impact through the power of collaboration. We bridge the gap between community needs and the resources required to solve them.
Our strategic partnerships focus on three core pillars:
Bridging Resource Gaps:
Providing the financial, administrative, or structural support needed to keep vital neighborhood initiatives running.
Professional & Directional Expertise:
Elevating local services by offering professional guidance, technical expertise, and strategic direction.
Targeted Community Programming:
Designing and delivering accessible initiatives that directly support youth development, empower families, and uplift seniors.
Who We Partner With
Grassroots & Start-ups: Individuals and nascent non-profit organizations that require additional resources, administrative backing, or institutional support to meet a pressing community need.
Established Institutions: Long-standing local organizations searching for the technical expertise, physical infrastructure, or additional capacity required to scale their existing community programs.
Pillars of Service
Our Legacy of Impact & Pillars of Service
What began as a vision by our board members to channel their collective talents, connections, and resources into Southeast Queens has grown into decades of sustained community advocacy. Originally incorporated as the Zeta Zeta Lambda Company, Inc., the organization officially evolved into The 1906 Project, Inc. in 2012, marking a modern era of expanded regional outreach.
Our work is anchored in several key areas of community transformation:
1. Education & Scholarships
Supporting students through academic recognition, educational awards, college tours, and opportunities that inspire lifelong success.
3. Community Support
Providing resources, technical expertise, and partnerships that strengthen local organizations and improve neighborhoods where people live and work.
2. Youth Development
Empowering young people with mentoring, leadership activities, chess programs, and initiatives that encourage confidence and personal growth.
4. Feeding Families
Helping families and seniors through meal distributions, holiday food programs, and community outreach that brings hope to those in need.
JOIN THE MISSION
Join Us in Creating Change
The 1906 Project is always open to new ideas, fresh perspectives, and innovative ways to serve our neighborhoods better. Whether you are an individual with a vision for a local startup, an established institution looking to collaborate, or a neighbor looking to get involved, we invite you to build a better community with us.