Dear Friends, Colleagues, Board Members, Lasallian Associates and Guests,

Thank you for visiting our Martin de Porres Lasallian Family. Our web page will provide you with a extensive experience of our ministry of “touching the hearts” of those entrusted to our care.

At Martin de Porres we reach out and embrace all those whose lives are in some significant ways “at-risk.” Each of our programs provides an opportunity for our children and young men and women to experience success in academics, as well as in social, behavioral and interpersonal relationships.

For the past 37 years we have continued to be a “home away from home” for all whose lives we have had the privilege to influence and to touch.

During the past 8 years we have experienced significant growth in our desire to respond to the needs presented to us by those we serve. As you travel through this web site you will meet our youngsters and our staff at Martin de Porres Elementary and Middle School in Queens, Martin de Porres High School in Rosedale, Martin de Porres Career Academy in Elmont, our Youth Centers in Queens and Elmont, our Group Homes in Elmhurst and Springfield Gardens, and our newly opened Group Residence in Ozone Park and Lasallian Formation Center in Elmont..

We would welcome you to visit one of our program sites to experience faith and zeal in action and a creative, disciplined, and caring approach to engaging students in educational and personal experiences that are life-giving and life-transforming.

Raymond R Blixt, FSC

Executive Director

May we take the time to give thanks for all the blessings we have received and for the privilege of being chosen to touch the hearts of the young people that we serve each and every day with such faith and zeal.

Let us each ponder personally ad reflectively these questions on the relationships we have shared with our kids and with our staff:

In what ways do I believe that I have "touched the hearts" of those entrusted to me?
In what ways have those entrusted to me "touched" my heart?
In what ways do I feel supported in and appreciated for the responsibilities given to me?
In what ways have I contributed to the building of a positive Lasallian Family here at MDP?
In what ways do I beleived that we all share a common mission and purpose?
In what ways do I beleive I come here each day with a sense of purpose, energy and enthusiasm?
In what ways have I shared by special gifts and talents with the MDP community?
In what ways have I embraced Lasallian values: Faith, Service; Community; Zeal; Association?
What are some of my most memorable joys and satisfactions experience this year?
What are some of my sad experiences or disappointments or frustrations this year?
If I could re-live this year - what would I do differently?
If we could re-live this year - what should WE do differently?

May we all continue to experience peace in our hearts and health of mind and body in the days and months ahead!!!