Achievements
In the short time S.T.A.R.S. has been in existence we have done the following:
- Expanded the youth center to a second floor, December 2002
- Received the Citicorp Community Award, October 2001
- Won the KaBOOM! Playground Challenge Grant, June 15, 2000
- Won 1st place in the 1999 Fleet All-Star Challenge, October 1999
- Became a Daily Point of Light Award Recipient, February 1999
- Youth Center moved to larger and current location, December 1998
- 1st Annual Showcase, July 1998
- 1st youth center officially opened, September 1997
- 1st Neighborhood Clean-Up Weekend, August 1997
- 1st Cheerleading Camp held, June 1996
- Got involved with renovation of Charles Park, May 1996
- 1st Fundraiser - Spring into Fashion Show, March 15, 1996
- 1st Event - Teen Dance in Tudor Park, September 16, 1995
- 1st participated in Nite Out Against Crime, August 1995
Our members have also received individual recognition for the work they have done with S.T.A.R.S. Some of them are listed below::
- Positive Promotions Volunteer of the Year, 2002
- New York Newsday Every Day Hero, December 2001
- New York State Assembly Citation, October 2001
- United States Congress House of Representatives Proclamation, October 2001
- 106 Pct. Night Out Against Crime Community Leadership Award, August 2001
- Eckert Salute To Woman Award, September 2000
- Queens Borough Present Disabled Person’s Award, June 20, 2000
- Point of Light Award, 1999
- New York City Council Proclamation, 1997
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