The Cedarmore Corporation is a 501(c)3 organization, based in Freeport, New York. The organization began as a series of summer Basketball Tournaments designed to create a safe haven for under-served youth, keeping them off the streets and away from the rising gang activity in Freeport and the surrounding communities. Since its inception in 1996, it has emerged into an organization that is continually evolving to serve the needs of youth and their families across Long Island. Cedarmore programs always focus on the most relevant issues of our times including literacy, nutrition, abstinence, employment and work ethic for youth as well as decision-making. Currently, the Cedarmore corporation now operates 5 key programs including: Afterschool Enrichment, Ready, Set, kNOw, Big Brothers Basketball /Readers Become Leaders, Young Entrepreneurs Training Program as well as its most recent endeavor, Freeport Farmers Market. Additionally, the organization creates two marquee events - " Girlz Talk" and "Boyz N2 Men" which are dedicated to narrowing the information gap that often exists in diverse communities. These events consist of culturally relevant workshops and keynotes that focus on timely, critical topics. Understanding that stronger families yield stronger communities, the organization also has sessions that help parents become increasingly informed and aware. The Cedarmore Corporation is considered a leading community services provider and collaborator, impacting the lives of countless youth and families across Long Island and the New York Metro area.
