Who We Are
The Marine Park Young Adults Association is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization incorporated in the State of New York. Founded in June 2024 by Sam Daniele and Vincent Sinatra, we began as a community space for young adults (ages 18–35) to meet, make friends, and share meaningful experiences, and have grown into an inclusive organization that welcomes neighbors of all ages across southern Brooklyn.
Our core events, like karaoke nights, board games, trivia, and casual meetups, are tailored to young adults, while our larger gatherings include concerts and outdoor movie nights at the historic Hendrick I. Lott House, along with neighborhood cleanups, street tree care days, and donation drives. We partner with nonprofits such as Community Heartbeat Foundation and city agencies such as NYC Parks to extend our impact.
We also run Climate Cafe South Brooklyn, part of the NYC Climate Cafe network, a supportive space for residents to talk about how climate change affects daily life and build community resilience.
Core Values
Community Connection
We host open, inclusive events, from game nights to concerts, that bring neighbors together in safe, welcoming spaces.
Environmental Awareness
Through Climate Cafe South Brooklyn, Marine Park Litter Pickup Club cleanups, and NYC Parks street tree care days, we help neighbors care for the environment around them.
Civic Engagement
We partner with local nonprofits to support vulnerable communities through donation drives, volunteer service, and advocacy.
Spotlight: Marine Park Litter Pickup Club
The Marine Park Litter Pickup Club was launched by the Marine Park Young Adults Association after noticing a need for more organized cleanup efforts in the neighborhood. Our first cleanup took place on April 25, 2026, when volunteers worked for hours in cold, rainy weather along Quentin Road between East 34th and East 37th Streets, collecting cigarette butts, plastic bottles, and other litter with grabbers, gloves, brooms, bags, and dustpans.
The club welcomes volunteers of all ages and is focused on giving neighbors a simple, hands-on way to care for Marine Park and southern Brooklyn. MPYAA is grateful to DSNY for coordinating trash pickup and to Pizza Emporium for generously feeding volunteers after the cleanup.
The Marine Park Litter Pickup Club plans to host cleanups every few months and continue building a stronger culture of local stewardship. To get involved, please email us!
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you're looking to volunteer, attend an event, or simply connect with like-minded neighbors, there's a place for you here. At Marine Park Young Adults Association, we believe that community starts with showing up, and every voice, every hand, every idea makes a difference.
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