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Queens Community House Opens Doors and Minds

On February 3, Queens Community House (QCH) partnered with local businesses to host its first-ever Job Shadowing Week, a new initiative designed to expose at-risk youth (ages 16 to 24) to untraditional career paths.

Queens Community House awarded $1.4M to renovate Forest Hills Community Center and expand workforce development programs

QUEENS, NEW YORK (December 20, 2019) – Queens Community House (QCH) has been awarded $1.4M in economic and community development funding through the New York State Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative.

QCH launches family literacy initiative thanks to a local volunteer, a U.S. Treasury Secretary, and a private equity firm

QCH launches family literacy initiative thanks to a local volunteer, a U.S. Treasury Secretary, and a private equity firm

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QCH Participants Eleanor & Fumiko Star in New Music Video

On October 11, Queens Community House partnered with local musician Pam Reyes to host a National Coming Out Day celebration that was beaming with pride!

Queens Community House, Forest Hills Stadium and Lyft Partner to Help Local Seniors

Queens Community House is excited to announce our partnership with Forest Hills Stadium, the legendary sporting and entertainment venue, and transportation network Lyft, to help local seniors meet their important transportation needs.

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez kicks off recess with a visit to Queens Community House’s LGBTQ Senior Center

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez kicks off recess with a visit to Queens Community House’s LGBTQ Senior Center

QCH Joins Queens Power!

On June 11, QCH attended the Queens Power Kick-off Assembly, which took place at First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, Queens. The newly-formed coalition organizes and unites community partners in Queens to create positive change in our communities.

Rising Foodie Star Speaks at Queens Connect Graduation

On June 5, the most recent graduating class of the Queens Connect Young Adult Food Sector Initiative was treated to a very special keynote speech from Black Label Donuts founder and Queens native Richard Eng.

QCH kicks off a new semester of Youth Food Justice Leadership programming

This spring, QCH kicked off a new semester of Youth Food Justice Leadership (YFJL) programming for participants at our Beacons at P.S. 149  and at M.S.

Beacon health fairs provide people with the tools they need to take charge of their health

Every Spring, our Beacon programs partner with local organizations to offer free community health fairs for our families. Fairs typically include resource tables, dental and vision screenings, blood pressure screenings, and other health-related offerings.

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Queens Community House brinda a las personas y las familias las herramientas para enriquecer sus vidas y construir comunidades saludables e inclusivas.