Written by Shelley McKay Moving to New York is a big deal; it’s exciting, scary, overwhelming, and amazing all rolled into one. Once you’ve accepted living on a movie set as part of your normal life, it’s time to take stock of the daily routine. Here are my top five things you should know when you’re settling in. 1. The weather As I write this, in January, there is a snowstorm raging outside my window and temperatures are plummeting to...
Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the end of the year and are staying warm today. I wanted to thank again all among you who have contributed to our crowdfunding campaign and helped us spread the word. We raised nearly $10,000 from over 120 supporters to fund our programs! I hope to see some of you at the opening of our new exhibit Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York at the Queens Museum in February...
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 LEAD and LEAD for New Moms are free workforce development programs for immigrant women. Currently offered by New Women New Yorkers several...
As our fundraising campaign, Empowering Immigrant Women, continues throughout December, we want to share how our free workforce development programs, LEAD and LEAD For New Moms, are changing the lives of young immigrant women in New York City. Below, we spotlight some of the skills and qualities are participants are gaining, from leadership capacity to self-confidence to command of English. Click here to learn more and donate to our campaign. Infographic by Christine Kim