"I learned about QCH through the SYEP program and my school. I was surprised I didn’t know about the organization sooner since it’s located in my local neighborhood. I joined SYEP at the age of 15 in hopes of getting some pocket cash but most importantly work experience.
On August 23, QCH joined hundreds in front of Governor Hochul’s office today, calling for 100% affordable housing at Creedmoor in Queens. New York City is becoming unaffordable.
On August 18, QCH's Virtual Closet pop-up shop was open for Queens neighbors at 70-34 Austin Street in Forest Hills. The inventory included a wide range of clothing, from professional and stylish attire, and it was made through generous donations from patrons.
“I was born and raised in Jackson Heights for 11 years before I had to move out. Since then, I'd been longing for an opportunity to come back home. Then I came across QCH's Beacon Community Center at PS 149Q.
"Having grown up in a small town in rural Pennsylvania, I never thought the sense of community that defined my upbringing could be replicated in a city like New York.
