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New Life Community Development Corporation

Though their peers moved toward suburbia, they moved toward the urban poor. Relationships were built among the homeless, broken, and hurting.

As a demonstration of God’s love, we partner with our neighbors to create pathways to physical, emotional, and social health that confront cycles of intergenerational poverty. The mission of New Life Community Development Corporation is to provide relief, cultivate restoration and model reinvestment among the poor and marginalized in Elmhurst and Corona as a demonstration of the love of God. Our c

urrent programs (operations modified during the pandemic) are:
- ESL
- New Life Community Health Center
- New Life Food & Clothing Pantry
- Success Groups
- Young Governors
- Queens Power

More than twenty-five years ago, New Life CDC was birthed among the poor of Elmhurst and Corona in Queens, NYC. Our community is made up largely of working class immigrant families faced with layers of existing disparities that were heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic crisis. The founders, Pete and Geri Scazzero, led a team of committed volunteers from the New Life Fellowship congregation who reflected God’s loving heart for those on the margins. Today, New Life CDC continues to provide relief, cultivate restoration, and models reinvestment in the neighborhood. We desire to meet the needs and cultivate the strengths of the poor and marginalized. It is done through community-building and it is done as a demonstration of God’s compassion for the vulnerable. Annually, we serve 2,000 children, youth, adults, and senior neighbors through culturally and linguistically accessible programs and services. We provide holistic support to our community through direct service, referrals, and resources to those that are food and housing insecure, undocumented, un- and underinsured, unhoused, linguistically isolated, and marginalized.

06/16/2026

Our PS16 cohort also concluded their program year with coffee and celebration!

Julia Cho-Craig | Brooklyn Private Chef guided participants through the art of brewing a delicious cup of coffee using the pour-over method. Together, they focused on grind size & consistency, temperature, timing, presence, and tasting notes. The class was both educational and fun! Chef Julia made the experience welcoming, creating a space to learn, connect, and enjoy great coffee together. A special shout-out to Devoción Coffee for generously donating bags of coffee beans so they can continue practicing their new skills at home.

This special gathering marked our final session together. Each participant was presented with a certificate of completion in recognition of their commitment, dedication, and personal growth over the past nine months.

Thank you to everyone who took this journey with us!

05/18/2026

Hibiscus Island: 2026 Culinary Experience!

We want to thank all the chefs and students at Francis Lewis High School for inviting us to take part in this special celebration. The experience was truly a 10/10!

We are so grateful to be in partnership with this excellent program that prepares and equips high schoolers for careers in hospitality. Thank you for being a key partner in providing hot meals for our neighbors!

04/17/2026

Upcoming Town Hall Meeting!

All Elmhurst neighbors and friends are we welcome to join to learn more about housing affordability issues in our neighborhood, and how local organizations are responding. There different ways you can get involved, please join us by registering on the link in our bio.

Date: Saturday, 4/25
Time: 12:30pm-2pm
Address: 84-07 Broadway, St James Episcopal Church

Childcare, refreshments, and interpretation provided.

See you there!

03/13/2026

Creative processing to close our final session in cycle 2.
Another cycle of this Hope House pilot program complete. Grateful, and ready to keep moving into cycle 3!

“I chose this picture because it reminds of the pursuit of freedom. That is what this space means for me, I feel liberated when I am here.”

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03/06/2026

We are so excited to share that New Life CDC is an Official Charity Partner for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon!

We are now recruiting runners to join our team. All New Life CDC runners receive guaranteed entry and commit to raising a minimum of $3000 to support our neighbors in Elmhurst and Corona.

Spots are limited, fill out our interest form by 3/16!
https://forms.gle/yrZY8YntDjAcNTpx5

02/10/2026

Hope House Cycle 2

We kicked off the first workshop in our grief series with , where we explored what grief is, how it shows up in our bodies, and how we can care for ourselves as we navigate loss.

We are deeply grateful for the trust shared with us in holding stories and experiences. 💙

01/13/2026

Creating space for celebration 💙

We are so happy to celebrate Cohort 12 as they complete their Success Groups year-long cycle. Throughout the year, they not only achieved major financial & professional goals, but also deepened relationships and strengthened their connection to the greater community.

Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about their goals and achievements!

01/09/2026

This MLK Day, we gather in faith and action alongside The Center of Beauty and Resistance.

Join us for Pack and Protect to assemble ICE watch kits to distribute to our neighbors in Elmhurst.

🗓 Monday, 1/19
🕚 11am–1pm
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome

Register by scanning the QR code or click the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7tWzTorAxOccStsoYK6MS8VXcZQAzfFwtlIAAEGoc5k9iCA/viewform to receive a calendar invite with the location and full details.

12/25/2025

We wish you and your family a blessed Christmas filled with the peace, joy, and love of Christ.

Through His love, hope is restored, hearts are lifted, and light shines even in the darkest places.

Thank you for being with us this season. ✨

12/17/2025

Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to provide warm gear and hot meals to our clients this winter. ❄️

Let’s keep spreading warmth and support to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Address

82-10 Queens Boulevard
Elmhurst, NY
11373

Telephone

+19292793853

Website

http://www.newlifecdc.nyc/

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