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PROGRAMS
Press Play Foundation offers a range of community-based programs that address social, emotional, and economic challenges facing youth and families. Our programs focus on mental wellness, youth empowerment, food security, reentry support, and access to resources. Through education, advocacy, and direct services, we work to create pathways to stability, resilience, and opportunity.
ABLE 2 LIVE
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ABLE 2 LIVE, a program under The Press Play Foundation, was created to fill a real need in our communities—safe housing paired with the right kind of support for people who are working to rebuild their lives.
We serve individuals facing mental health challenges, those returning home after incarceration, and adults who simply need a stable, structured environment to get back on their feet. Through our Room & Board housing, future Sober Living homes, Independent Living Services (ILS), and Supported Living Services (SLS), we meet people where they are and walk alongside them as they move toward stability and independence.
In partnership with our reentry program, FRII Support (Free Rehabilitated Incarcerated Individuals), ABLE 2 LIVE is about second chances done right. We provide more than just housing—we offer guidance, accountability, and real support to help individuals heal, grow, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.
At our core, we believe housing is more than a place to stay—it’s the foundation for a new beginning. With the right structure, support, and opportunity, individuals can rebuild their confidence, reclaim their independence, and create a life they’re proud of.
MeMe’s Pantry
Making Each Meal Enjoyable
MeMe’s Pantry is a community-based food and essential needs program operated by Press Play Foundation, created to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and economic hardship. Named in honor of “MeMe,” a hardworking and compassionate grandmother whose generosity ensured no one around her ever went hungry, the pantry reflects a legacy of care, dignity, and service.
MeMe’s Pantry provides access to nutritious food, household essentials, personal hygiene items, and baby supplies when available. The program is designed to reduce barriers to basic needs by offering respectful, judgment-free assistance in a welcoming environment.
Beyond food distribution, MeMe’s Pantry serves as a point of connection to additional community resources, helping families access long-term support such as housing assistance, childcare resources, and emergency aid. The goal is not only to meet immediate needs but to promote stability, wellness, and hope.
FRii Support
Free Rehabilitated Incarcerated Individuals
FRII Support (Free Rehabilitated Incarcerated Individuals) is a reentry and advocacy program under Press Play Foundation designed to support currently and formerly incarcerated individuals as they transition back into their families and communities. The program focuses on dignity, rehabilitation, stability, and second chances.
FRII Support provides guidance, resources, and referrals that help individuals overcome barriers related to incarceration, including access to legal support, housing resources, employment readiness, mental health services, and family reunification. The program also works to educate families and communities on reentry challenges, reducing stigma while promoting understanding and support.
Through advocacy, mentorship, and community partnerships, FRII Support aims to break cycles of recidivism by addressing both immediate needs and long-term stability. The program empowers individuals to rebuild their lives, reclaim their voice, and move forward with purpose.
Mental WEALTH
Mental Wealth is a wellness and education initiative under Press Play Foundation designed to promote emotional well-being, resilience, and healthy coping skills for youth, families, and individuals. The program recognizes that mental health is just as important as physical health and that access to education, support, and safe spaces is essential to long-term stability and success.
Through workshops, group discussions, and community-based programming, Mental Wealth focuses on building emotional awareness, stress management, self-regulation, and positive decision-making. The program emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and empowerment by providing practical tools that individuals can use in everyday life.
Mental Wealth also works to reduce stigma surrounding mental health by encouraging open conversations and connecting participants to supportive resources when needed. By fostering understanding and resilience, the program helps individuals strengthen their emotional foundation and thrive personally, academically, and socially.
Q'UTE CAMP
Queens Uniting To Empower
Q’UTE CAMP (Queens Uniting To Empower) is a youth empowerment program created to uplift, educate, and inspire teen girls through confidence-building experiences, mentorship, and life-skills development. Designed as a safe and supportive space, Q’UTE CAMP focuses on helping girls build self-worth, emotional resilience, healthy relationships, and a strong sense of identity.
Through interactive workshops, guided discussions, and hands-on activities, participants explore topics such as self-esteem, personal boundaries, mental wellness, leadership, etiquette, goal setting, and positive decision-making. The program encourages open dialogue, peer connection, and self-expression while providing practical tools girls can carry with them into adulthood.
Q’UTE CAMP is rooted in the belief that when young women are empowered early, they are better equipped to navigate life with confidence, purpose, and strength. The program supports girls at critical developmental stages, helping them recognize their value, use their voice, and envision a future filled with opportunity.