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Today Show: Working Without a Safety Net
The Today Show talks to two mothers in New York City who are part of the underground economy and don’t qualify for many forms of government assistance. During the pandemic, SCS helped Adriana, one of the mothers profiled. Judy Zangwill, the Executive Director of SCS, is also interviewed. Watch the moving story online.
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New Video by United Neighborhood Houses Highlights SCS Intergenerational Programming
SCS partnered with United Neighborhood Houses on an intergenerational effort where older community members designed and implemented after-school programming for youth. See the program in action in a new video produced by United Neighborhood Houses. Also interviewed in the video is Kerly Serrano, Director of the SCS Senior Center, and Donald Lubin, Deputy Director of…
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Sunnyside Post: Candidate Forum Scheduled for April 7
Read about the April 7 virtual forum for the city council candidates of Districts 22 and 16 in this Sunnyside Post article: https://sunnysidepost.com/candidate-forum-scheduled-for-april-7-meet-the-democratic-candidates-vying-for-western-queens-council-seats
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Blood Drive – March 18
Help save lives by donating blood! New York Blood Center is holding a blood drive on Thursday, March 18 from 9 am – 3 pm at our main site in Sunnyside, Queens, at 43-31 39th Street, between Queens Boulevard and 43 Avenue. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, appointments are strongly recommended. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows. Make an appointment…
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Queens Seniors Celebrate Valentine’s Day
On February 12, nearly 50 senior citizens in Queens joined us for a virtual Valentine’s Day event. The free event included a number of fun activities and games, including a Valentine’s Day trivia game, Name That Tune, singing, and dancing. Some lucky seniors won raffle prizes such as cosmetics, lotions, scented candles and gift envelopes. Prizes were sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside, led by…
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NY1: New Yorker of the Week
NY1 highlights SCS volunteer Blanca Cintron as the New Yorker of the Week. Blanca holds cooking classes to help keep seniors with dementia engaged. Learn more about Blanca in the NY1 story at https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/human-interest/2021/01/30/new-yorker-of-the-week–blanca-cintron.
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Sunnyside Post: SCS Gives Thanks
Our Executive Director, Judy Zangwill, would like to thank the entire community who supported us throughout the pandemic. You can read her heartfelt message, which was published on Sunnyside Post, at https://twitter.com/queenspost/status/1356640338253918212.
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NY1 Noticias: Difficulties Scheduling Vaccine Appointments
NY1 Noticias spoke to Kerly Serrano, director of the Senior Center at Sunnyside Community Services, for a story about how difficult it is to schedule an appointment for the Covid-19 vaccine. They also spoke with Queens residents María Dueñas and Cornado Gómez about their personal experiences trying to schedule appointments. You can watch the story…
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Blood Drive – January 28
Help save lives by donating blood! New York Blood Center is holding a blood drive on Thursday, January 28 from 9 am – 3 pm at our main site in Sunnyside, Queens, at 43-31 39th Street, between Queens Boulevard and 43 Avenue. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, appointments are strongly recommended. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows. Make an appointment…
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Queens Post: Local Sunnyside Pantry Asking For Donations Online
In a recent article, the Queens Post highlights the food drive we just launched to help supply our food pantries. Non-perishable items can be dropped off at our main office, located at 43-31 39th Street, in Sunnyside, Queens. Please drop off your items Mondays and Wednesdays in January and February, from 8 am – 5…
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SCS Receives Grant from Con Edison
Last summer, Sunnyside Community Services received a $10,000 grant from Con Edison for general operating support. The funds were used to help further our mission to enrich lives and strengthen communities. “We are so grateful to Con Edison for their support,” said Judy Zangwill, Executive Director of Sunnyside Community Services. “During the Covid-19 pandemic, the need in our community has…
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NY1 Noticias: Caregiver for SCS Gets Vaccinated
NY1 Noticias spoke to Bertha Motta, a Home Health Aide for Sunnyside Community Services, about receiving her first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. Watch the video online at https://www.ny1noticias.com/nyc/noticias/noticias/2021/01/12/profesionales-de-la-salud-aconsejan-vacunarse.
