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 started as a social club for young adults ages 18 to 35 who wanted a place to meet, make friends, and get more involved in the neighborhood. As the group grew, so did what our members wanted to take on, and MPYAA has since expanded into a social welfare organization and community service club serving all of southern Brooklyn.
That history is why our calendar runs on two levels. Our core events are built for young adults, starting with our monthly meetings and including karaoke, board game and craft nights, trivia, and casual meetups. Our community events are open to neighbors of every age, from concerts featuring local bands to free outdoor movie nights at the historic Hendrick I. Lott House.
Our volunteer projects are open to all ages too. The Marine Park Litter Pickup Club runs neighborhood cleanups every few months, and we host Street Tree Care Days with NYC Parks through the Super Steward Program, alongside coat drives and school-supply collections with partners such as the Community Heartbeat Foundation.
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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