Watch our Parenting Tips Town Hall Thursday
+ Community Support and Resources
Watch our Parenting Tips Town Hall Thursday + Community Support and Resources
Thanks to all of you–healthcare professionals fighting to save lives, essential workers keeping our city moving, teachers, business owners, volunteers, parents, and more–we continue to see hope and unity all around us. Today, I want to spotlight a few of the wonderful expressions of community support in our neighborhoods:
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Alez Saez, Jr., Queensbridge Houses resident, making home-cooked meals for his neighbors
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The Youth Department of the Center of Hope International expresses their gratitude to essential workers
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P.S. 84 Steinway shares videos of appreciation and thanks for Teacher Appreciation Week on their #SteinwaySWAG TV YouTube Channel
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Bel-Aire Diner hosts a socially distanced, drive-in movie night
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A P.S. 92 paraprofessional gives out free meals, and a P.S. 92 teacher delivers pizza for his students
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The Street Vendor Project is providing hundreds of Halal meals during this holy month to the Muslim community
Please share other acts of community support with us at [email protected] and we may feature them in our next newsletter.
Continue reading below for the latest resources from NYC Kids RISE as we confront this turbulent time as a community. You will find information about our upcoming Spanish-language Community Town Hall about parenting during COVID-19, a list of financial resources featured on our last Town Hall, links to more information about free food and financial assistance available across our community and city, and more.
With best wishes to you and your family,
Debra-Ellen and the NYC Kids RISE Team
Tune in Thursday at 6pm ET
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The “Parenting During the Age of COVID-19” Town Hall this Thursday will be held in Spanish. If you missed our recent Town Hall about remote learning resources, you can watch it here in English and access the resources shared.
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- Maintaining calm and fostering a nurturing environment at home despite lots of uncertainties
- Balancing work and financial obligations AND home schooling
- Explaining to your children why they cannot physically see their friends and teachers right now
The featured speakers include:
- Alexandra Bayas-Nakanishi, P.S. 148 alumna and early childhood education expert and teacher
- Cristy Clavijo-Kish, Entrepreneur and Founder of “Los Tweens & Teens”
- Jeannette Kaplun, author, journalist and founder of Hispana Global
- Diana Limongi, bilingual blogger and host of the “Parenting & Politics” podcast
What have you learned about parenting young children during this time that you would want to share with other families? Tell us by emailing us at [email protected] or filling out this quick form. We will share your tips anonymously at Thursday’s event and on social media. Your tip or idea could greatly benefit another family and the broader Save for College Program Community.
In Case You Missed It
- 929-356-9582 | Monday- Friday, 10am-1pm, (leave a message)
- www.nylag.org/hotline
- Food Bank SNAP Support Hotline: 212-894-8060 | Monday – Friday, 9am – 4:30pm
- Legal Services NYC SNAP Support Hotline: 917-661-4500 | Monday – Thursday, 10am – 4pm
- Cash Assistance Overview Page
- Cash Assistance Application FAQ
- Documents required to apply for Cash Assistance (PDF)
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]
- Emergency Cash Support – NYC Kids RISE is distributing $150 cash disaster relief gift cards to 2,566 families in the Save for College Program. Look out for an email, call, or text from the NYC Kids RISE team if you were selected for the opportunity to receive a card. Click here to learn more.
- 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.
Important Resources Across the Community
Click on the need you have to see list of resources available.
– Housing
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.
City and State Elected Officials
Save for College Program Flashback
During the March 2020 Parent Teacher Conferences, Save for College Program families activated their children’s NYC Scholarship Accounts to continue building assets for their college and career futures. Congratulations to all those who took this important step, and thank you to the principals, parent coordinators, and teachers who supported families that evening and continue to support families through this time of remote learning. We can’t wait to be back in schools with you all.
Flashback to 529 Day (May 29th), when schools across District 30 come together to celebrate our shared work to build assets for every student’s college and career future. Pictured here are students, families and school staff during P.S. 69’s 529 Day activity in 2018. Stay tuned for this year’s virtual 529 Day activities from your school and via our social media.
In February 2018, at their annual Black History Month celebration, Reverend Corwin Mason and the Community Church of Astoria and Bishop Mitchell G. Taylor and the Center of Hope International Church hosted the Concert for College to raise money for the students in their neighborhoods. It was a true community celebration with nearly 1,000 attendees. The Concert raised $20,000+ for ~1,000 NYC Scholarship Accounts across eight schools. Check out this clip of the Concert featuring the Presidents of the Queensbridge, Woodside, and Ravenswood Houses Resident Associations.
