(HUNTINGTON and FREEPORT, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) on Saturday, March 15 presented a $50,000 grant to the Freeport-based Cedarmore Corporation during its annual “Lifting as we Climb” Women’s History Month celebration at Oheka Castle. The Legislature voted unanimously on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in favor of releasing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in support of this investment in public safety.
For more than 25 years, the Cedarmore Corporation has committed itself to educating, elevating, and empowering local youth to excel in every aspect of their lives. Spanning academics and athletics to financial and holistic wellbeing, Cedarmore provides “dynamic, cutting-edge programming designed to develop tomorrow’s leaders today” through experiential learning.
“As parents and community leaders, equipping our youth to thrive is one of our most important roles in society, and the Cedarmore Corporation provides outstanding resources to support families in pursuit of our shared mission,” Legislator Koslow said. “The Cedarmore Corporation has touched the lives of more than 35,000 participants, and this $50,000 grant will bolster programs that support the growth of the young people who will lead us into the future. It was a privilege to join them for their Women’s History Month celebration to make this special presentation, and I thank them for all of their efforts to strengthen Nassau County.”
“As Frederick Douglass stated, ‘it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.’ The Cedarmore Corporation is grateful to receive funds to help us continue our important work with and for our deserving youth and communities,” Dr. Jacqueline Harris, board chair of the Cedarmore Corporation, said.
PHOTO CREDIT – Photo by Peter M. Budraitis