"After 46 years in the field of healthcare I was being put out to pasture. I prepared myself for this day. I needed something to keep me out of mischief from 9am to about 3pm. I started to look up senior centers, and I found one near me: the Kew Gardens Community Center.
"Queens has seen the evolution of my character over a period of time, and still never ceases to amaze or inspire me. In this borough, you can meet people from all around the world and experience different cuisines and cultures without even catching a flight.
In the latest Community Matters, we highlight our recent Back-to-School Giveaway and Styling event at the Pomonok Community Center, our upcoming Fall Gala, and Northwell - Long Island Jewish Forest Hills.
On September 25, United Neighborhood Houses (UNH) hosted its Annual Benefit and Celebration at City Vineyard in Manhattan. Alma Reyes, Community Organizer of Queens Community House (QCH), was the receipient of the Civic Advocacy Award.
"Discovering QCH and the range of services they provide to the community instantly drew me to collaborate with them as a partner. Their dedication to working with young adults through SYEP resonates deeply with me. My own journey began 40 years ago through SYEP.
