Since 1985, Project Community has been providing youth with the ‘knowledge to navigate’ the situations that every teen encounters.
Wait… Contemplate…Create.
Self Awareness strategies to wait, contemplate and create, gives youth the power to step up for themselves and others.
Change harmful thoughts.
Anxiety can be helpful or harmful. Learn to recognize and manage anxiety, as well as build resilience.
Instead of, "no", we focus on, "why".
Instead of focusing on abstinence, our programs help kids understand the medical implications behind certain actions like binge drinking.
Recognize when someone is at risk for sexual assault.
Safe and practical strategies to intervene to prevent sexual assault, the connection between sexual assault and binge drinking, and the meaning of affirmative consent.
Community Help In Learning about Developmental Disabilities.
Community is at the heart of Project CHILDD and You&Me, two programs that engage the community in support of those with special needs.
A Project CHILDD initiative in collaboration with local police departments, You&Me promotes independence, safety and trust for residents with special needs.
Registration is now open for Color Run Weekend. Start things off with our Kickoff Party and Fundraiser hosted a gorgeous Pelham home and then join us at our Annual Color Run What you can expect at this year’s Kick-Off Live music from Dos Decadas Live auction 2-time Super Bowl champ Zak DeOssie Bid on unique […]
One in a series of Project Community articles to provide teens and families with information and programs they need before tragedy strikes. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Project Community in Pelham! Fact: “There is an increase in rates of sexual assault during the beginning period of a new college school year.” The “Red […]
One in a series of Project Community articles to provide teens and families with information and programs they need before tragedy strikes. Fact: “Rape is often not reported or convicted.” A person may choose not to report to law enforcement or tell anyone about a victimization they experienced for many reasons. Some of the most […]
One in a series of Project Community articles to provide teens and families with information and programs they need before tragedy strikes. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Project Community in Pelham! Fact: “Those who start drinking alcohol at an earlier age are more likely to have severe alcohol use problems.” When looking at […]
Project Community, Pelham’s only volunteer organization spearheaded by healthcare professionals, celebrates its 40th Anniversary of providing our community with innovative healthcare programs! Its ever-popular annual Color Run will return on Sunday, May 18th (starting at 10am), bringing families and friends together for a 2.5 mile fun-run! All are welcome to participate and enjoy a day […]
Fact: “Rape is often not reported or convicted.” A person may choose not to report to law enforcement or tell anyone about a victimization they experienced for many reasons. Some of the most common include: fear of not being believed fear of retaliation shame or fear of being blamed pressure from others distrust towards law […]
Dear Friend of Project Community, As we near the end of 2024, the healthcare professionals and volunteers of Project Community want to take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and give thanks for your support this year. Because of your generous contribution, we were able to enroll 35 children into our unique Project C.H.I.L.D.D. […]
Fact: “Alcohol consumption increases during the holidays.” Holiday-related alcohol consumption is a widespread cultural phenomenon with peaks during celebratory seasons. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), there is a noticeable increase in alcohol consumption during holidays, such as Christmas and New Year’s. The allure of festive drinks and social gatherings […]
Fact: “Alcohol affects your body quickly but is eliminated slowly.” Alcohol affects your body quickly. It is absorbed through the lining of your stomach into your bloodstream. Once there, it spreads into tissues throughout your body. Alcohol reaches your brain in only five minutes, and starts to affect you within 10 minutes. After 20 minutes, […]
Next week, a workshop on the subject of Anxiety will be presented to students at Pelham Memorial High School in Ms. Kimberly Lundy’s Health Class by Dr. Anne Frost, Project Community’s Founder, and Kristin Clinton, who has a Masters in Psychology and is a former Research Faculty member of Mercy College. What’s more, as part […]
It was 40 years ago that Project Community began as the Nurses Network in Pelham when a small group of nurses partnered with schools and other community groups to provide healthcare knowledge — rather than healthcare directions. The mission? Create a network of caring people to serve the needs of our communities to tackle health issues at a grassroots level, through visionary teen programs that address binge drinking, sexual assault, anxiety and self-awareness. For those with special needs, there are YOU & ME, and Project C.H.I.L.D.D.
Right on the heels of its ever-popular Color Run event in May – which drew over 600 participants – Project Community is diligently active throughout the entire year. One of these visionary programs is called Project CHILDD – the acronym for Community Help In Learning about Developmental Disabilities. It’s where children and teens are given […]
Around 600 people walked, jogged and sprinted May 19 along the route of Project Community’s Color Run, getting sprayed with dust-of-many-colors along the 2.5-mile course. The route, the same every year, started on Esplanade and ended at Siwanoy Elementary School. Anne Frost, founder and president of Project Community, said, “It brings grandparents, parents and children […]
One in a series of Project Community articles to provide teens and families with information and programs they need before tragedy strikes. Fact: “Sexual violence is common.” Over half of women and almost 1 in 3 men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetimes. One in 4 women and about 1 in […]
Project Community’s ever-popular annual Color Run will return on May 19th from 10am – 2pm bringing families and friends all across local communities together for a fun 2.5 mile run. The course starting point will be 11 Westward Lane. All are welcome to participate and enjoy a day of fun, color, and community. This year’s […]
Julia Loughman is a Pelham resident who graduated from Pelham Memorial High School in 2019. After completing her bachelor’s degree in Community Health at Tufts University, she is now working towards a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) from the Tufts University School of Medicine. Julia will also attend medical school this fall, with an […]
The University of Virginia School of Nursing has noticed a few things about Dr. Anne Frost that Pelham has known for more than three decades: that she has been one of the most visionary, hard-working humanitarians who has had an enormous impact on generations of individuals and families throughout Pelham and beyond. It was no […]
(November 20, 2023 – Pelham, NY) Project Community has provided the Pelham community with visionary healthcare programs and workshops for the past 40 years. So it’s no surprise that when it came to creating an end-of-year holiday card to be sent to all Pelham residents, this extraordinary charitable organization did something, well, out of the […]
When speaking to Dr. Anne D. Frost, President of Project Community, the organization she co-founded in 1985 with Marie E. Grosso, RN, Vice- President, Lynne Catena and Camelle Drago as The Nurses Network of America, I felt and saw the passion and genuine care almost radiating from her poised and comfortable posture. She spoke with […]
They say that those who can, do. And those who can do more… volunteer. Project Community is proud to announce the 2023 recipients of the prestigious Fazzino Award of the Heart: two hardworking volunteers Lucy Dolan and Jack Boyce, both 11th graders. They were presented with this Award at the Color Run. Read More
Pelham, NY – Project Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing healthcare knowledge and community support, is excited to announce its 7th Annual Color Run on Sunday, May 21, 2023. The Color Run has become a beloved tradition in our local communities, bringing families and friends together for a fun 2.5-mile run filled with color, […]
Camille Drago, a long-time resident of Pelham who’s worked as a registered nurse for 40 years, plays an important role in the community as Westchester clinical director of Project CHILDD. Project CHILDD (Community Help In Learning about Developmental Disabilities) is an organization that aims to provide kids with special needs opportunities to engage in exciting […]
Love was definitely in the air on Sunday February 12th at the Pelham Art Center as Project Community hosted a three-hour Valentine’s celebration for children with special needs. The special attraction for the kids was welcoming Dory the Dog – a specially trained, certified therapy dog. This is all part of their successful, long-running program […]
On December 4th, the members of Project Community hosted their annual Holiday Party for kids with special needs and their parents at the Pelham Country Club. As part of its innovative program Project CHILDD (Community Help In Learning about Developmental Disabilities) this initiative gives participants (ages 3 to young adult) with special needs, encouragement to engage in fun, social activities with their […]
Project Community, Inc. is one of Pelham’s leading charitable organizations that has the unique distinction of having healthcare professionals provide visionary programs for our students and their families. Each year they proudly acknowledge the exemplary volunteer work of Pelham Memorial High School students with the Charles Fazzino Award of the Heart, named in honor of […]
Project Community is proud to announce “You & Me,” a Project CHILDD (Community Help In Learning about Developmental Disabilities) program in partnership with law enforcement in Pelham and Pelham Manor. Continuing in its 35 year commitment to empower independence, provide safety, and improve the quality of life of our children, teens and adults in our […]
Project Community has been supporting community health for 35 years. In our new “Knowledge to Navigate” series, we address challenges our communities are facing, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the third article of our series, Medication Safety, we are sharing our health care expertise and guidance to support the healthy use of medications. Incorrect […]
Project Community joins the celebration of the extraordinary nurses who care for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We also celebrate the nurses who share their education and experience for our programs, while balancing a full-time career and family demands. Margaret M. Monahan, BSN, RN, is the Clinical Director of Project CHILDD and Teen Project […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often referred to as ADHD, is characterized by impulsive, restless and inattentive behavior that has negative effects on social interactions, learning abilities, and the psychological well-being of the child. ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that affects 3 to 7 percent of school-age children. When working with children with ADHD you may […]
1. I am first and foremost a child. I have autism. I am not primarily “autistic.”Autism is only one aspect of my total character. It does not define me as a person. 2. My sensory perceptions are disordered. This means that the ordinary sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches of every day, that you may not even […]
The COVID-19 virus has put the world on pause. We’ve all learned critical steps to preventing the infection and improving the recovery from the virus. But what is not mentioned often enough, and is critical to fighting infection, is our immune system. How can we help make our bodies less susceptible to contracting viruses, like COVID-19, in the […]
Has there ever been a more important time to focus on well-being? What if there were three activities, supported by scientific research, and with limited time investment, that could improve your well-being? You could start immediately from your house (even in your pajamas)! You might know that well-being is important for physical, emotional and mental […]
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