With all these developments, we have a great future ahead of us. The Allen A.M.E. Church, founded in 1834, housed the first school for African Americans in the Jamaica, Queens community. Since that time, it has been deeply involved in the growth and development of the Jamaica community. In 1968, the Church moved from its historic location on South Road to its current headquarters at 111-54 Merrick Boulevard. The Church operates several important programs that impact on the life of the African American community.
Some students are eligible for community service credit from their schools and work stipends.