Above and Beyond Award

Clover Degallerie has a passion to serve and a heart to help. In April 2003, she began a journey of faith with God as the leader and source of strength and founded Acts of Love.

Acts of Love, a non-profit organization, began with a summer mentoring program launched in response to the negativity and lack of motivation that middle and high school students voiced concerning education. Many summers after its launch, the program continued to successfully generate awareness about the importance of education.

Monique believes that it is not enough to do what you must to be successful, but you must be willing to help others. To share your God-given talents with those who may not have the opportunities that you have, so they too can reach their full potential. There is so much untapped potential in our Mount Vernon youth, waiting to be revealed. Y-COP is working to unmask that which lies within. Monique is more than happy to assist Y-COP on that journey.

Development and Outreach Manager for Y-COP since 2016, Donna plays a huge role in organizing Y-COP fundraiser events such as “Kickin’ it in the Kitchen for Kids”, the annual Dinner-Dance Gala, annual summer camp scholarship pancake breakfast and fish fry dinner sales. She also shares her talents with Y-COP programs including Youth Development Basketball, After School and Summer Day Camp.

John joined the Y-COP Board in 2018. John is the Director of Technology of an elite Day School in New York City. He serves on the Executive Board as Treasurer for a Charter School in Brooklyn. He earned his bachelor’s degree in African and African-American studies.

``Giving is a measure of ones love for God`` Mathew 6:19. This scripture epitomizes this MAN in every sense of the word. Kevin is always giving of his Time, Talents, and Treasures. Kevin serves as Y-COP's Board Chair, Health Director, Master Chess Instructor, Camp Counselor, and overall positive role model for the many boys and girls entering our programs.