Community Matters 2 - "CM2"

06/03/2026

Our CEO, L'Quette Taylor joins our IGNITE Academy youth in an activity of trust, facing fears and encouragement. Leading by example matters.
.am.beacon

06/03/2026

CM2 Outside!
Today the IGNITE Academy did a biodiversity activity with at the Pershing Farm. Exploration within urban environments shows our kids to look a little closer to the community they live in.

05/30/2026

A great day of climbing .

05/30/2026

CM2 Outside!

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Shooting podcast for .am.beacon. Currently at gallery located at 139 Main Street, Beacon NY.

05/24/2026

Currently location...Time for a podcast. IGNITE Academy at work.

05/23/2026

Thank You, Brandon
On behalf of Community Matters 2, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to Brandon for all the time, energy, and care he has poured into our IGNITE Academy kids through the creation of the CM2 Talks Podcast.

Brandon, your work has given our young people more than just a project. You have helped them build real skills, gain hands-on training, and experience what it means to be part of an actual production process. Through your guidance, they have learned how to use their voices, work as a team, and understand the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into creating something meaningful.

We are truly grateful for your commitment, your patience, and your belief in our youth. The impact you have made is deeply appreciated, and we know there is still more great work to come.

From all of us at Community Matters 2, thank you, thank you, thank you.

05/22/2026

Summer Time Matters ☀️

Summer camp is more than a seasonal program, it is a year-round investment in youth, families, and community impact.

At Community Matters 2 Inc., our summer programming supports young people on many levels. It helps close opportunity gaps, provides safe and structured spaces, supports working families, reduces risk factors, and creates meaningful pathways from childhood to career.

For our younger youth, summer programming helps prevent learning loss, build social skills, grow independence, boost physical health, spark creativity, and build confidence.

For our teens and young adults, the impact continues through leadership development, career exploration, youth employment, financial literacy, resume building, internships, professional networking, and real experience in the childcare field.

This is what prevention looks like.
This is what equity looks like.
This is what community investment looks like.

When youth are engaged, supported, and given opportunities to grow, the results extend far beyond the summer months. They show up in stronger families, safer communities, better school readiness, workforce development, and brighter futures.

Summer Time Matters, because the impact does not end when summer ends.