In a weekly songwriting and recording workshop, participants craft and record songs at the on-site music studio at our Long Island City service center. The original compositions are shared with the public through various platforms including YouTube and Soundcloud and during special events throughout the year. The fruits of the community’s artistry include the release of the first EP in the organization’s 54-year history: Success Stories Vol. 1. The songs and spoken word pieces were created, recorded and produced entirely by program participants. Each track is steeped in positivity and a socially conscience outlook - with topics ranging from police brutality to the benefits of talking with a therapist.