NYC Kids RISE Fall 2020 Virtual Workshop Series + More Resources
NYC Kids RISE Fall 2020 Virtual Workshop Series + More Resources
Dear Parents and Families in the Save for College Community,
We hope that you and your family have been able to enjoy the summer. It is hard to believe that we are already on the verge of a new school year together. This week’s newsletter features back to school resources, details on this Thursday’s Housing Stability Town Hall and more. Here are some highlights:
Check out our “Return to School” section for details on the NYC Department of Education’s Return to School plans and to register for their information session on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30pm.
- Fall Virtual Workshops Begin Next Week: Throughout the Fall, in partnership with your child’s school, NYC Kids RISE will host a series of virtual workshops to support students’ futures, including how to increase savings for their education and understanding the types of colleges and costs that exist. Visit nyckidsrise.org/events to see the full calendar and RSVP for a workshop.
- Town Hall Next Thursday: Next Thursday, September 24 from 6pm – 7pm, join our Virtual Town Hall “The Back-to-School Transition: Supporting Students’ Learning in the 2020-21 School Year.” Check out the Town Hall section below for more details, and set a reminder to join us on Facebook or YouTube next week.
- Earning More Scholarship Rewards: The NYC Kids RISE team and your school are available to provide virtual support with completing the 3 Building Blocks and earning additional scholarship funds for your child – call (833) 543-7473 or reply to this email for 1:1 assistance. More than 100 families have completed Building Blocks for their children this summer, earning over $6,700 for their NYC Scholarship Accounts- and there is still over $1,000,000 left to be claimed!
- Earning More Scholarship Rewards: The NYC Kids RISE team and your school are available to provide virtual support with completing the 3 Building Blocks and earning additional scholarship funds for your child – call (833) 543-7473 or reply to this email for 1:1 assistance. More than 100 families have completed Building Blocks for their children this summer, earning over $6,700 for their NYC Scholarship Accounts- and there is still over $1,000,000 left to be claimed!
Keep scrolling for more details on each of these topics and more! We will continue to share resources through our social media channels – like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for the latest information.
With best wishes to you and your family,
Debra-Ellen and the NYC Kids RISE Team
Next Thursday at 6PM
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Moderated by Carolina Valencia, Director of Communications and Digital at NYC Kids RISE.
Fall 2020 Virtual Workshop Series
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Community Scholarship for the Children of Astoria Houses

To date, the campaign has raised over $115,000! Claudia Coger, President of the Astoria Houses Tenants Organization, writes: “This is not only a real financial foundation that our children can rely on in 10+ years when they graduate from high school and set off on their career path. It is also sending them a message TODAY that their community believes in them and knows they can succeed. With all the fear and pain our children are living through right now, that message is in some ways more important than ever.” Read more from Claudia Coger on investing in the future of the children of Astoria Houses.

Important Resources Across the Community
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– Housing