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Summer Art Fest: Meet our five panelists and moderator

Take advantage of a 40% discount on tickets to our Immigrant Women Summer Art Fest, just for you blog readers! Use the promo code BLOGspecial when checking out on our Eventbrite page.    What does it mean to be an immigrant, woman, and artist in this political landscape?  In honor and celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, join our Summer Art Fest on June 7 to hear the authentic voices and unique perspectives of five immigrant women:   Dru Blumensheid Dru Blumensheid is...

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How Carmen Alvarado adjusted to US work culture after immigrating from Venezuela

  Communities thrive when everyone is equipped with the tools for success. New Women New Yorkers believes in the vast potential that every immigrant woman coming to New York has to contribute to our city, regardless of her national origin, cultural background, or educational level. Donate today to our campaign Support Immigrant Women to Enter the Workforce: https://support-immigrant-women.causevox.com Carmen Alvarado immigrated to the US from Venezuela in January 2014. She moved around the country before landing in New York, and graduated...

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5 ways to meet new people when you move to New York

Written by Shelley McKay Moving somewhere new often comes with its challenges. I know there are some days when I just want to be able to hang out with my friends back in the UK, the people who have known me for years. Instead I find myself in a new city without my social network, and having to start from scratch building relationships. This can feel very daunting, but it can be easier than you think.  1. Shared interest =...

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Recap of latest programs for immigrant women, Early Bird tickets for June 7 Summer Art Fest

The past month has been packed with great events for our NWNY community – a mock interview session at the UN Foundation, a panel discussion on US employment rights and benefits with senior HR experts and attorneys, and our ongoing LEAD and LEAD for New Moms programs at four locations this Spring in the Bronx and Manhattan.  Next month we will be celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month with our Summer Art Fest. Don’t miss out on the fun – buy an Early Bird ticket today! Hope...