This month in Community Matters: youth leaders dived deep with experts at our annual career panel; Pomonok’s older adults tapped into nature at the world’s largest rooftop farm; and our “50 for 50” spotlight shines on Ramon Silverio Jr.—from Teen Center trailblazer to global breaking ico
"I first walked into Queens Community House around 1998, when I was a teenager growing up in Queens. A friend from my high school dance club told me there might be space at the Evening Teen Center for us to practice. We didn’t have anywhere else to go, so we asked if we could use a classroom.
"My father, Larry Matloff, was one of the original signatories who helped incorporate the Community House in 1975. He was drawn to the mission of economic and racial justice through providing opportunities for all neighborhood residents in a multi-age, diverse community center.
Tamiru: I first learned about Queens Community House through Ben, the Executive Director. I’ve worked in health and social services, including homelessness and aging, and he thought my background might be helpful to the organization.
