Friday Staten Island, growing fast.

The Port Richmond stop has doubled in attendance since spring. Here is what is driving it.

First: word of mouth. Families bring families. The mosque next door has helped translate flyers into the languages neighbors speak at home.

Second: consistency. We have not missed a Friday in nine months — weather, holidays, or volunteer shortage. Showing up matters more than scaling.

The route's monthly sustainer goal is $2,800. If you are local to Staten Island and can commit $25/month, that covers a family of four for a year.