Mission: Because Queens is a geographic area that is dense and multicultural, the Samuel Field Y works to be seen as an inclusive place for people of all ethnic backgrounds to find social service and recreational resources. Our tagline “Community Happens Here” defines and promotes this philosophy. Aside from our ability to adapt programming to meet the needs of our residents, Commonpoint Queens continually innovates and adapts our strategic planning to meet the challenges that face our community. Because Commonpoint Queens serves so many people throughout the borough, and has a long-standing reputation as a vetted and trusted resource, we have been able to create strategic partnerships with leaders in the community. These include but are not limited to other social services agencies, media, politicians, and business leaders. Our strong and wide-reaching network allows us to provide expert, high-quality services and build partnerships to broaden our reach, enhance outcomes, and expand our ability to serve the people of Queens. Our award-winning programs have received international recognition as we successfully serve people of all ages and stages of life, and at all ability levels. We have done so with success, but there is always work to be done. We continue to monitor our ability to be nimble in continuing to address the ever-changing needs of our community.

Target demographics: To support people from all walk of life and all ability levels.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 50,000 individuals

Geographic areas served: Mission--to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of their community regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender, sexual identity or sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. In 2018 the Samuel Field Y and the Central Queens Y officially merged and became Commonpoint Queens. The merger expanded our reach, to meet the evolving needs of our borough, and to more effectively reinforce that we are a “commonpoint” for the diverse populations of Queens to come together.

Programs: Our organization’s ultimate goal in terms of impact is to serve the people of Queens by addressing the ever-changing needs of our borough’s residents. Since our inception almost 60 years ago, we have been adept at creating, changing, and updating our programs and services to best address the needs of our city’s most vulnerable populations. Our award-winning programs include early childhood and teen services, after school and camp activities, services for children and adults with special needs, older adult services, physical education, and recreation, mental health services, high school and college success, employment assistance, internship placement, single-parent support, vocational training, ESOL and HSE classes, and more.