Friends of Mariners Harbors

Friends of Mariners Harbor is a division of Harbor Dreams, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to create and maintain impactful programs to enrich the community and local parks. Their goal is to work collectively with the community to develop events while beautifying neighborhoods through community services and art.


Friends of Story

In January of 2018, a group of lifelong friends from the North Shore of Staten Island came together to empower their community and fill a necessary void. Each pursuing different career paths in their professional lives and bringing different experiences from their personal lives, they established a shared vision. Hilda Adeniji, Emanuel Bloomfield-Jones, Ibrahim Fall, Dahiem Harris, Gerald Spiller, and Kendall Spiller agreed to dedicate their free time to establish a union that would allow them to deliver improved resources and new events to their hometown.

Their union morphed into a community group called, Friends of Mariners Harbor Parks, now known as Friends of Mariners Harbor. Since its inception, the group has been working to empower, beautify, and advance their community by delivering resourceful programs, events, community service, and art projects. The Friends of Mariners Harbor quickly established significant partnerships with community-based organizations, elected officials, government agencies, community advocates and many residents throughout Staten Island. Thanks to these partners, community volunteers, and sponsors, the Friends of Mariners Harbor spearheaded several successful community events and projects.

In addition to their projects, the group fearlessly advocated and developed a partnership with the NYC Parks Department and NYC Partnerships for Parks to work towards the increased use of two refurbish parks, the Big Park and the Mariners Harbor Playground. For many years, Big Park has been heavily in use. It was a playground, a park, and a pool. When the wear and tear led to a refurbishment plan, the Friends of Mariners Harbor became the custodian of the Big Park and the often forgotten Mariners Harbor Playground on Harbor Rd. Through projects and by holding multiple back to school events, art and music festival, Christmas tree lightening ceremony, career expo, and several other events in or near Mariners Harbor, the Friends of Mariners Harbor have brought immediate life and great joy to the surrounding community and the entire North Shore. With their talented skills and commitment to community engagement and community improvement, these professionals have set a wonderful example of what's to come.











Jan 2018
Creation of Friends of Mariners Harbor

Apr 2018
Community Interest Meeting

Jun 2018
It's My Park Day! Repainting of Mariners Harbor Playground

Aug 2018
Community Art Mural

Aug 2018
Back 2 School Bash

Oct 2018
Partnerships for Parks Academy Fellowship Graduation

Nov 2018
It’s My Park Day: Daffodil Planting

Dec 2018
Winter Wonderland: Tree Lighting and Toy Giveaway

Feb 2019
The Hate U Give: A Black History Month Screening

Feb 2019
Young & Successful Career Expo

Feb 2019
Networking Mixer

Feb 2019
NYC Councilwoman Debi Rose Proclamation

Mar 2019
Partnerships for Parks’ Rookie of the Year Award

Apr 2019
Community Easter Event

May 2019
NYS Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Citation

May 2019
Mariners Harbor Greenway Volunteer Day

May 2019
Mariners Harbor Greenway Volunteer Day

May 2019
Mariners Harbor Greenway Volunteer Day

Jun 2019
#HarborParkParty

Jun 2019
Mariners Harbor Greenway Volunteer Day

Jun 2019
NYPD Jokes With Dads

Jun 2019
Mariners Harbor Greenway Volunteer Day

Jun 2019
Mariners Harbor Greenway Ribbon Cutting

Jun 2019
Summer Fitness Kickoff

Aug 2019
2nd Annual Back 2 School Bash

Sep 2019
Superhero Movie Night in the Park

Oct 2019
Voting Expo: Early Voting Kickoff

Nov 2019
First Time Home Buying Seminar

Dec 2019
2nd Annual Winter Wonderland

Jan 2020
Health WAY Program Award Ceremony

Jun 2020
TCNY 2024 Mariners Harbor Community Conversations

Jun 2020
TCNY 2024 St. George Community Conversations

Jun 2020
TCNY 2024 New Dorp Community Conversations

Oct 2020
Mariners Harbor Greenway Fall Festival

Nov 2020
Mariners Harbor Greenway Thanksgiving Pop Up


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Emanuel Bloomfield-Jones, MSW
Co-President
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Gerald Spiller
Co-President
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Kendall Spiller
Board Advisor
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Dahiem Harris
Vice President
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Hilda Adenji
Vice President & Secretary
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Ibrahim Fall
Treasurer


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