Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the borough, has launched a new Neighbor to Neighbor program aiming to provide aid to specific families during times of crisis. The non-profit, which was founded by Jonathan Forgash during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide culturally appropriate meals…
Nov. 4, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien More than 100 people gathered in Long Island City on Monday, Oct. 28, to celebrate Sunnyside Community Services’ (SCS) golden anniversary. The 50th-anniversary celebration and benefit took place at SCS’s Long Island City community space at 52-41 Center Blvd. and at the nearby American Brass… Read more »
Sept. 28, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Two nonprofit groups in western Queens have been awarded nearly $1.9 million in federal funds to help serve residents across the borough, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Meng said that $1.6 million has been allocated to Make the Road New York, an immigrant services provider… Read more »