Join us - Summer Resources Town Hall, K Graduations, and more
Join us - Summer Resources Town Hall, K Graduations, and more
Dear Parents and Families in the Save for College Community,
We hope this email finds you and your family celebrating the last week of school! As the year wraps up and summer kicks off, we wanted to share a few highlights for this week in the Save for College Program community:
– You’re invited: Thursday at 6pm join us for a town hall on summer resources and tips to keep your children learning and active during the summer of COVID-19.
– Kindergarten Graduations – As we continue celebrating the Kindergarten class of 2020,(and College graduating class of 2036!), let’s also celebrate the work our community has done through the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program. If you haven’t already, activate your child’s NYC Scholarship Account and see the initial deposit of $100 for their college and career education.
– COVID-19-related family resources and information – If you are in need of financial support at this time and have not yet received a $150 gift card from NYC Kids RISE, please fill out the form here or contact us to join the waitlist for a card.
Importantly, today is the New York State Primary. Please make sure to vote if you haven’t yet participated in early voting or mailed in your absentee ballot! If you have received an absentee ballot and haven’t yet mailed it in, make sure to do so by today. Key primary elections taking place in our neighborhoods include the race for Queens Borough President, State Assembly, State Senate, and Congress, among others. Click here to find your polling location. You can also read more about candidates running in the different races here.We look forward to staying connected this summer.With best wishes to you and your family,
Debra-Ellen and the NYC Kids RISE Team
Our community is our best resource. Share your own ideas about safe and educational activities other families can consider for the summer. Click here to share your ideas.
Tune in Thursday at 6pm ET

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- Free local activities and community based organization resources in Queens for families and K-3 students
- Tips for managing risk and staying safe while participating in outdoor activities
- Why the Census is very important to complete as part of your summer plans.
- Nicole Beinhorn, Queens North Instructional Lead, NYC Department of Education
- Eleni Gerasimou, Art Teacher, Steinway Elementary School, P.S.84Q
- Gillian Miller, Early Childhood initiatives, Queens Public Library
- Ebony Young, Former Executive Director, LIC YMCA
Your Child’s NYC Scholarship Account

In Case You Missed It
During the Talking Racial Justice with Your Kids town hall, panelists shared tips for how parents can equip their children with important information, lead by example, and cope with the many challenges that parents are facing. Click below to watch a recording of the town hall.
Community Scholarship for the Children of Astoria Houses


Save for College Program Flashback

Did you fill out the Census?
Every New Yorker Counts. Filling out the Census is important for getting money into our community for schools, jobs, hospitals, and more.
Fill it out now at: My2020Census.gov
There are NO questions about immigration or citizenship. Your information is confidential and cannot be shared with anyone–not law enforcement, not the government, not your landlord.
NYC Kids RISE Resources
Need support with setting up your child’s remote learning or information about resources in your neighborhood? Our team can help. Call (833) 543-7473 or Email [email protected]
- First-Come, First-Served – Emergency Cash Support – NYC Kids RISE is distributing $150 cash disaster relief gift cards to families in the Save for College Program. If you are in need of financial support at this time and have not yet received a $150 disaster emergency relief cash gift card from NYC Kids RISE, please fill out the short form as soon as possible to be added to a contingent waitlist for a gift card. Click here and fill out the form provided on this page. Filling out the form does not guarantee a cash disaster relief gift card will be provided to you. If your family is confirmed to receive a card because funding is available, you will be notified by email once a card has been shipped to you.
- Your child’s accounts – We continue to be available by phone and email to support you with your family’s scholarship and savings accounts. Please contact us for support with completing the 3 Building Blocks or other support with your accounts. We are invested for the long term in your child’s college and career training future.
- Remote Learning Support – Need support with setting up your child’s remote learning or information about resources in your neighborhood? Our team can help. Call (833) 543-7473 or email [email protected]
Important Resources Across the Community
Click on the need you have to see list of resources available.
– Housing