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C.O.C.O.A. House, Inc.

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C.O.C.O.A. House, Inc.

501(c) Non-profit, offering free after-school mentorship and academic enrichment program in Schenectady, NY.

06/06/2026

🟢⚡ THE LANTERN CORP PROJECT IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! ⚡🟢

Are you between the ages of 14–21 and looking for more than just a summer job?

The Lantern Corp Project Summer Youth Employment Program is designed to help young people develop the skills, confidence, and leadership needed to succeed in school, work, and life.

Through this unique experience, participants will:

✅ Earn $23 per hour
✅ Build leadership and teamwork skills
✅ Explore career pathways
✅ Learn financial and professional development skills
✅ Connect with mentors and community leaders
✅ Gain real-world work experience
✅ Develop the confidence to power their future

📅 Program Dates: July 7 – August 14, 2026
🕛 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Schenectady, NY
💲 Pay Rate: $23 per hour

No experience needed. No complicated process.

Just show up, learn, grow, and let your light shine.

🌟 Leadership. Learning. Growth. Success. 🌟

📲 Scan the QR Code on the flyer to apply today.

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06/03/2026

Today we had a visit from Author .

He sat with our youth and read his book Talking to the Moon, and held a discussion and even worked with them on artwork afterwards. We appreciate DC for stopping in and taking time to hang out with us, our youth loved it.

Thank you DC 🙏🏾

05/11/2026

For 30 years, C.O.C.O.A. House has poured light into our community through mentorship, youth empowerment, education, leadership, and hope.

Now it’s time to celebrate the journey, the lives impacted, and the future we continue to build together.

Join us for an evening honoring:
✨ 30 Years of Service
✨ 30 Years of Community
✨ 30 Years of Light

📍 Glennpeter Jewelers
📅 May 13, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Contact [email protected]

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05/04/2026

Thank you to our friends at Union College and Union College Chemistry Club for having us on Campus for the Bubble Project.

We are incredibly thankful for the opportunity to visit campus and to work with such an amazing student body.

And of course we had tons of fun!!!

05/03/2026

Yesterday wasn’t just a block party… it was COMMUNITY in action.

I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who came out to support the C.O.C.O.A House Community Block Party. From the families, to the youth, to our partners and volunteers—you showed up and showed what unity really looks like.

To see our block filled with laughter, connection, and positive energy… that’s what this work is all about.

This is why we do it.
This is what building community looks like.

To everyone who helped make this happen behind the scenes—setting up, serving food, organizing games, and pouring into our young people—thank you. Your time, your presence, and your commitment does not go unnoticed.

And to our youth… this is for YOU. Always has been.

We’re not just hosting events—
We’re creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and connected.

💯 Good People
💯 Good Vibes
💯 Stronger Community

Let’s keep building. Together.

Thank you to .cityofschenectady

#518 LockIn CommunityInAction

05/01/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT 🚨
The block is coming alive THIS Saturday!!

🎉 C.O.C.O.A House Community Block Party
📅 May 2nd, 2026
⏰ 12PM – 4PM

Pull up with your family, your friends, and your energy because this is what community looks like:

🎮 Games
🍔 Food
🎈 Fun for ALL ages

This is bigger than a party…
This is about connection, unity, and showing our youth what community really means.

💯 Good People.
💯 Good Vibes.
💯 Stronger Community.

📍 C.O.C.O.A House

Let’s pack the block and celebrate TOGETHER!!

“it’s a Celebration” 🎉

A nice way to kick off before and take the stage at Proctors tomorrow night.

#518

04/28/2026

🎤✨ YOU, ME & POETRY FESTIVAL | APRIL 29 – MAY 2, 2026 ✨🎉
A Celebration of Words, Youth, Literacy & Community A portion of proceeds from festival events will benefit C.O.C.O.A. House ❤️
Join us for a powerful, 4-day cultural experience bringing poetry, literacy, youth voices, and community together across the Capital Region.

📚 Rising Readers: Literacy’s Pathway to Youth
🗓 Wednesday, April 29 | 6 PM 📍 Love Albany Center – 8 Kate Street, Albany Presented by Adonis Richards, Schenectady Poet Laureate An engaging panel on literacy, youth empowerment, and community impact.

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🎤 You, Me, and Poetry Slam Competition (Ages 14–19)
🗓 Friday, May 1 | 6 PM 📍 Love Albany Center Auditorium 💥 Cash prize • Limited spots • Hosted by Star King Sign-ups close April 20th.

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🎉 C.O.C.O.A. House Community Block Party
🗓 Saturday, May 2 | 12 PM – 4 PM 📍 C.O.C.O.A. House 🎮 Games • 🍔 Food • 🎈 Fun for the whole family Good people. Good vibes. Stronger community.

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🌟 You, Me and Poetry Presents: PROCTORS SHOWCASE
🗓 Saturday, May 2 | 7 PM 📍 GE Theatre at Proctors – Schenectady, NY 🎤 Featured poets from around the world 🎧 Music by DJ TGIF 👔 Formal / Black Tie • Red Carpet Experience 🎟 Tickets available now at Proctors ✨ Featuring Lady Syren
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🎭 Come for one event or experience the entire festival—every ticket, every moment helps support C.O.C.O.A. House and community programming.

📢 Share • Tag your people • Pull up  CommunityCulture Proctors CapitalRegionArts

04/26/2026

Yesterday wasn’t just a clean-up…
it was COMMUNITY in action. 💪🏾🌱

We want to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out and showed love, put in work, and helped us take pride in our neighborhood.

Because of YOU, our streets are cleaner, our youth saw leadership in real time, and our community got stronger.

Special thanks to our incredible partners:
🙏 Restorative Mindset Inc
🙏 Elevate and Conqr
🙏 Schenectady Police Department
🙏 NYS Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara
🙏 County Legislators Rich Ruzzo & Omar McGill
🙏 518 Teen Empowerment Center
🙏 And EVERY volunteer who showed up and made a difference

This is what happens when a community comes together with purpose.

One Block. One Mission. One Community.

#518 StrongerTogether LeadershipInAction WeShowUp LockedIn

04/21/2026

We don’t just talk about community…
We SHOW UP for it. 💪🏾🌱

On Saturday, April 25th from 12–4PM, we’re coming together to clean up our neighborhood and take pride in the spaces our youth grow up in.

This is bigger than picking up trash.
This is about ownership, unity, and leadership in action.

Every bag we fill…
Every block we clean…
Every young person watching…

That’s how we build a stronger future.

📍 Hosted by C.O.C.O.A. House
🧤 Supplies provided
🎶 Music, energy & good vibes

Bring a friend. Bring your family. Let’s show up for our block.

💬 One Block. One Mission. One Community.

#518 YouthLeadership StrongerTogether TakePride WeShowUp Impact

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869 Stanley St
Schenectady, NY
12307

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 5pm
Tuesday	2pm - 5pm
Wednesday	2pm - 5pm
Thursday	2pm - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://bit.ly/CocoaHouse

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