About The Cottontail Corner:
 El Centro Pedagogico

Faith. Healing. Community.

Welcome to The Cottontail Corner, a faith-rooted learning and healing hub serving children, families, and survivors in New York City.

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Founded by Elizabeth De Jesus, Crisis Relief Chaplain, Empowerment Coach, and Ms. New York Petite USA 2025/ Ms. Universal Ecuador Petite 2026, The Cottontail Corner was created to support families seeking alternatives to traditional systems while providing preventative care, crisis intervention, and recovery support.

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What began as a small self-directed education space for homeschoolers has grown into a community ministry offering education, wellness, advocacy, and empowerment programs.

Here, education begins at home, healing happens in community, and purpose is rediscovered through faith, movement, and service.

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Our Programs

The Cottontail Corner Learning Center

A self-directed education space supporting homeschoolers and alternative learners ages 5-17.

Children learn through projects, mentorship, movement, and community exploration.

Guns & Gloves NYC

Faith-driven fitness and empowerment training that blends:

• Boxing
• Combat movement
• Strength training
• mindset coaching
• community accountability

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Our motto:

Mindset 1st.
Muscle 2nd.
Mission Always.

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Rapunzel in the Hood

A survivor advocacy and empowerment initiative addressing domestic violence, micro-abuse, and relationship healing.

Programs include:

• survivor support circles
• confidence coaching
• self-defense workshops
• beauty and identity restoration

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Healing & Hope Today

A faith-centered coaching and mentorship ministry helping individuals overcome trauma, addiction, and life setbacks through spiritual growth and practical guidance.

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Tiny House Sanctuary

Our Tiny House Sanctuary serves as a modern ministry outpost, modeling sustainable urban living and offering:

• community gatherings
• workshops
• prayer and counseling space
• urban sustainability education