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FYI! SEO Scholars – FREE College Access Opportunity

The SEO Scholars Program has had to change how we interact with and educate our Scholars. Despite the uncertainty and fear around us, we continue to grow and our educational learning model evolves with the knowledge we gain each day. At SEO, we are focused on providing our Scholars with holistic support, including high-quality academic …

CM Rita Joseph Community Update – May 15, 2023

Community Update: May 15thDear Neighbor— Happy Monday! Let’s catch up! Last week, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I met with young women to discuss the importance of mental health services in our city and what the Council can do to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to quality services. I also attended …

Inclusive and Adaptive Sports Day- Al Oerter Rec Center, Queens, NY- Wednesday, May 17th, 10:30am-Noon

Please see the information below for our Inclusive and Adaptive Sports Day on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023: NYC Parks Inclusive and Adaptive Sports Day  Join NYC Parks at our Developmental Disabilities Awareness event where participants will take part in many fun activities including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and arts & crafts. This will be a fully inclusive event for persons with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental …

NYC Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit Newsletter – May 15, 2023

Dear fellow New Yorker,   The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) Food Benefits is a Federal program to provide food benefits to children who miss the opportunity to receive school meals due to pandemic-related school closures. These benefits will take the form of funds on electronic benefit transfer (EBT cards) which can be used …

P-EBT – Do You Know? …

How will I receive P-EBT food benefits for my qualified child?2021-22 School Year P-EBT Food BenefitsFor each month of the 2021-22 school year (September 2021 through June 2022), children who meet the P-EBT eligibility criteria are eligible to receive P-EBT food benefits based on the number of school days they were absent or attending school …

2023-24 Application Opens Today! Youth Food Advocates

YFA Application 23 (usrfiles.com) YFA Application 2023 (typeform.com) We’re now accepting applications for 2023-24 Youth Food Advocates (YFA)! The YFA application is open May 15 through June 15   Apply Online Youth Food Advocates (YFA) is ideal for young people who are interested in systemic change in New York City food systems, with a focus on …

RSVP TO JOIN US: You Are Invited – 5/16, 4-7pm, NYC Public Advocate State of the People: Education Short Film Festival, Panel, & Interactive Reception, interpretación en español estará disponible

State of the People: Education Short Film Festival Tickets, Tue, May 16, 2023 at 3:15 PM | Eventbrite Dear community members, leaders, and advocates,  I hope you’re doing well this week and making time to take care of yourself and those you love. We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming *in-person* event – NYC …