WHO WE ARE
The Friends of the Mount Vernon Arts, Recreation and Youth Programs. Inc. (FRMVARYP) established as a non-for-profit corporation by New York State in 2012 and officially recognized as a Federal 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization in December 2014. With the decline of municipal funding, this not-for-profit corporation was formed to provide financial, volunteer, and programmatic support for recreational, cultural, senior citizen and youth services to the residents of Mount Vernon. Specifically, the FRMVARYP coordinates efforts and raises funds to sponsor youth and senior programs; concerts and performing arts; health, fitness and wellness activities; instruction and training; and recreation facilities improvements that benefit the underprivileged.
WAYS OF GIVING
1. Donations via Check
Your gift by Check helps support the youth of the Mt. Vernon community with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to grow and succeed. Every donation makes a difference and helps us continue building a stronger community together. Thank you for your support!
2. Zelle
Your gift by Zelle helps support the youth of the Mt. Vernon community with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to grow and succeed. Every donation makes a difference and helps us continue building a stronger community together. Thank you for your support!
3. PayPal
Your gift by PayPal helps support the youth of the Mt. Vernon community with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to grow and succeed. Every donation makes a difference and helps us continue building a stronger community together. Thank you for your support!
Contact Information
Friends of Mount Vernon Recreation
Attn: Friends of Mount Vernon Recreation
1 Roosevelt Square N
Room #11
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-2420
Our Commitment to Accountability
We strive to ensure that every dollar contributed supports programs that benefit youth, arts, recreation, and community initiatives in Mount Vernon.
At Friends of Mount Vernon Arts, Recreation and Youth Programs, we believe in transparency and accountability. We are committed to responsibly managing the resources entrusted to us so we can continue supporting youth, arts, recreation, and community development in Mount Vernon.
To maintain openness with our donors, partners, and the community, we provide access to our annual IRS filings and financial documents below.
Friends Leadership
Dr. Darren Morton, President
Debbie Burrell, Vice-President
Kathleen Walker-Pinckney, Vice-President
Claudette Coote, Secretary
Naomi Halevi, Treasurer
Glen Rodriquez, Assitant Treasurer
Ricardo Wright, Member
Diane Atkins, Member
Dena Williams, Member
The Friends of Mt. Vernon Arts, Recreation and Youth Programs Inc. is looking for passionate and dedicated community members to join our organization!
If you care about creating positive programs, events, and opportunities for youth, families, and the Mt. Vernon community, we would love to have you involved. Together, we can help support recreation, wellness, and community engagement throughout the city.
Whether you want to volunteer, share ideas, help plan events, or make a difference in the community there’s a place for you here!
Interested in joining or learning more? Contact us today and become a Friend of Mt. Vernon Recreation!