May 29, 2023
Please Support The 1026 Foundation, Summer Fundraiser Night, July 29th 8pm to 2am.
Held at a private lounge in Long Island, NY.
Bring your Favorite Cigars, Enjoy Great Southern Style Food and Open Bar (8 to 11) * $75 .00*
Proceeds Will Fund Our Annual School Supplies Drive and Purchase & Restock a Community Refrigerator for a Local Shelter.
Scan QR Code to purchase or donate a ticket or click link https://tinyurl.com/32zwkk65
May 13, 2023
At The Volunteers of Springfield Park, Inc., 2nd Annual Luncheon & Community Service Awards Ceremony. The 1026 Foundation was recognized and honored as an community organization our service within the community. Founder Mel Vail, Jr., accepted the award and multiple citation from local politicians from the New York State Senator Sanders & Senator Leroy Comrie, New York State Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson, Queens Borough President Donavan Richards and The Majority-Whip New York City Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers. Also, awarded The PRESIDENT’S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, from the office the President of the United States of America, President Joe Biden.
February 28, 2023
The 1026 Foundation, proudly sponsored a “Snip-n-Sip,” event for The Brooklyn Math & Research, a public High School in Brooklyn, NY. @BSMARTnow
The event celebrated Anti-Bullying Day and a few young men of the high school were given free haircuts from local barbers. At first the men young men were apprehensive about trying a new barber but they were slowly encouraged by male their teachers who participated by getting their haircut as well.
September 9, 2022
On behalf of P.S. 52 and The 1026 Foundation, we thank you for the school supplies donations for Fall ’22 School Supply Drive.
This year’s drive began later then previous years and we were not able to capture as many donations. Nonetheless, ALL donations were impactful and appreciated by the staff & students of P.S. 52.
There is also need for hygiene packs for boy/girls. If you can, please donate the below needed
TRAVEL SIZE items:
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Deodorant
- Wipes
- Pampers
- Feminine product
Ms. A’See, United Community Schools Director, P.S. 52
Mel Vail, Jr. Founder, The 1026 Foundation
Teachers’ lounge replenished coffee & tea supplies by The 1026 Foundation.
Grateful,
Mel Vail, Jr.
The 1026 Foundation
August 5, 2022
The 1026 Foundation
Annual
School Supply Drive
Now through Sept. 9th
Please support The 1026 Foundation Annual School Supply Drive for elementary school P.S. 52.
Please consider donating needed items or make financial contributions via:
Zelle “donations@the1026.org or CashApp $The1026Foundation.
Accepting supplies & donations until September 9th.
P.S. 52 “The Magnet School For Innovation, Exploration & Engineers,”
The beacon elementary school for Residents of Springfield Gardens and Transitioning Families.
Your donations will give students the necessities for returning to school this fall.
Needed Supplies
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Pencils |
Pencil Cases |
|
Erasers |
Crayons |
|
Glue Sticks |
Scissors |
|
Tissues |
Folders |
|
Copy paper |
Loose Leaf Paper |
|
One inch Binders |
Composition Notebooks (NO SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS) |
To Donate Items
Contact Mel Vail, Jr.
917-837-9119
Monetary donations:
Zelle: donations@the1026.org
CashApp: $The1026Foundation
June 27, 2022
The 1026 Foundation is honored to announce the awardee of the first annual
“Sharon D. Vail Memorial Scholarship,” to High School graduate Ms. Dionna H.
Dionna will be attending a local college studying Criminal Justice.
On behalf of The 1026 Foundation’s Board of Directors and myself, we thank you for your donations, which funds are initiatives.
- Community Food Box distributions
- School supply drive
- Serving hot meals to the homeless on Christmas Eve.
- Scholarship
We rely on your donations and continued support.
Please donate:
Paypal.me/The1026Foundation
Zelle: donations@the1026.org
CashApp: $The1026Foundation
Grateful,
Mel Vail, Jr.,
Founder & CEO
917-837-9119 mel.vailjr@the1026.org
May 1, 2022
Winner of The 1026 Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser Online Raffle
Raffle ticket #631136766383. Winner William C.
On behalf of The 1026 Foundation, I would like to thank everyone who participated or supported our first annual Sharon D. Vail Scholarship Fundraiser. Big Shout Out to raffle winner William C.
The end of June, we will post the scholarship awardee.
Thank you for your continued support.
The 1026 Foundation is NOT funded by federal, state or local municipalities, we rely on public donations to continue the work in our community.
Ways to give via Paypal.me/The1026Foundation, Zelle: donations@the1026.org, CashApp: $The1026Foundation
“Service is the rent that you pay for room on this earth.”
Shirley Chisholm
The 1026 Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser Online Raffle
Click below for raffle tickets:
https://rafflecreator.com/pages/29934/the-1026-foundation-scholarship-fundraiser-online-raffle
100 Hot Meals Served Christmas Eve Day 2021
Friday December 24, 2021
The 1026 Foundation handed out 100 hot meals to the homeless in the subways and on the streets of South Jamaica Queens. The meals were prepared by Rincon Salvedorano Restaurant @rincon_salvadoreno_restaurant located at 92-15 149th St. Queens, NY 11435. This was also made possible by Jonathan Forgash of Queens Together @qns_together, a nonprofit advocating for Queens restaurateurs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
I took my kids out with and we handed out hot meals and light conversation to those who accepted a warm meal.
2021 Year-end
Double Good Popcorn
Fundraiser
Hello Family & Friends,
Thank you for your continued support throughout 2021 and previous years.
With your support, we were able to serve the community with small but impactful contributions (see year in review).
Beginning Monday December 13 through Thursday December 16, we need your support during our Four Day Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser.
Please click & share https://popup.doublegood.com/s/p603l5hl
Year in Review
December 2021, Toys & Books donated to the “Alliance of Families for Justice.”
November 2021, Turkey Distribution.
September 2021, Fall School Supply Drive for P.S. 52.
May 2021, Food Box Distribution.
2022…
Details to follow.
Friday September 10, 2021
On behalf of The 1026 Foundation, we would like to thank all of the supporters who donated school supplies and contributed to our 3rd Annual School Supply Drive for P.S. 52.
As the teachers & staff returned to work today to prepare their classroom and spaces for the kids of P.S. 52, it was an honored to give a small replenishment of supplies. The supplies request list ranged from glue sticks to copy paper not only were all supplies needs were meet, 25 back packs were donated by a corporate donor. These supplies will serve the kids and families in need. Thank you all!
To honor the returning teachers & staff of P.S. 52, The 1026 Foundation was able to give the Teacher’s lounge a new Keurig Coffee Maker with 192 K-cups supply that will be maintained and restocked by The 1026 Foundation. The microwave in the Teacher’s Lounge was not working and needed to be replaced. Gratefully, The 1026 Foundation was able to furnish the Teacher’s Lounge with a new microwave today as well.
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Thank you,
Corporations: “Staples Valley Stream”, “Target of Levittown,” “Shay La Vie Events.LLC,” “Downstate New York Diasporans Firearm Club .” and the “iPower Global Solutions, LLC”.
Supporters: Monica F., Jackie W., Sophia F., Phyllis S., Carl R., Michelle E., Darryl A.Josy D., Wayne C., Deb L., Tanya R., Keisha S., Rhamon D., Harvey B., Karen D., Kenneth W., Aja M., James J.,Jakava A., Mel V. Sr., Sean G., La’Kisha U., Roslyn F., John S., Donnell B., Phillip G.
Monday July 19, 2021
Please Join
The 1026 Foundation
3rd Annual School Supply Drive
As we head back to normality, The 1026 Foundation is proud to present our 3rd Annual School Supply Drive for elementary P.S. 52. Please consider donating needed items or support our efforts by making financial contributions via Zelle “donations@the1026.org or CashApp $The1026Foundation. Accepting supplies & donations until September 9th.
P.S. 52 “The Magnet School For Innovation, Exploration & Engineers,” The beacon elementary school for Residents of Springfield Gardens and Transitioning Families.
Your donations will give students the basic necessities for returning back to school this fall.
Needed Supplies
|
Pencils |
Pencil Cases |
|
Erasers |
Crayons |
|
Glue Sticks |
Scissors |
|
Tissues |
Folders |
|
Copy paper |
Loose Leaf Paper |
|
One inch Binders |
Composition Notebooks (NO SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS) |
To Donate Items
Contact Mel Vail, Jr. 917-837-9119 mel.vailjr@the1026.org
Monetary donations:
Zelle: donations@the1026.org
CashApp: $The1026Foundation
Grateful,
Mel Vail, Jr., Founder
917-837-9119
mel.vailjr@the1026.org