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.
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 Thanks all of Pelham for our Successful Color Run Weekend! A record-breaking 700+ participants from Pelham, NY and the surrounding communities came out in support of this year’s Color Run fundraiser. It was a celebration of families uniting with their community to support innovative and proven programs for the mental health of our children […]
Project Community held its sixth annual Color Run on Sunday to support ongoing local initiatives for youth, families and members of the community. The event was postponed for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but Sunday morning, the streets around Siwanoy Elementary School were covered with colored powder and community members of all ages […]
Project Community’s Annual Color Run is coming back to Pelham Sunday, May 22nd, 2022! This popular event brings our communities and local businesses together in support of our programs, with a 2.5-mile course of colors and vibrant fun. With the support of local businesses like yours, our programs are able to make an impact in the […]
The Village of Pelham Manor Police Department, together with Project Community’s “You & Me”, would like to offer an invitation to a special meet-and-greet event at Police Headquarters on November 11, 2021, from 1pm to 3pm. Read the full message from the PMPD here.
With the new school year approaching, Project Community outlined the programs it offers teens in the areas of self awareness, anxiety, binge drinking and sexual assault during a lunch Aug. 9 at the Pelham Country Club attended by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin. Read full article here
Join us for our 7th annual Color Run fundraiser on Sunday, May 21st, 2023 Project Community’s Color Run will return to bring families and friends all across our local communities together for a fun 2.5 mile run! All are welcome to participate and enjoy a day of fun, color, and community. This year’s Color Run […]
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 […]
Self Awareness
Anxiety
Binge
Sexual
Project CHILDD
You&Me
