New Women New Yorkers

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Portraits & interviews

NWNY July news: Get involved to support immigrant women, latest news, featured blog post

I am very excited to share with you two opportunities to get involved with New Women New Yorkers and support our work with immigrant women: One-time opportunity: We’re looking for professionals from a wide range of industries to volunteer on August 14 at our Job Search Practice & Networking event. Long-term opportunity: We’re seeking new Board Directors to join our Fundraising and Program committees. See more information below.  And if you’re unable to get involved this time, keep reading so that...

Culture & events / Portraits & interviews

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...

Culture & events

Shop to support NWNY, behind the scenes of Real People. Real Lives. photo project, and other news

Shop for NWNY on Amazon Smile and Kiindly  You can now support New Women New Yorkers through the simple act of shopping! Use Amazon Smile (not regular Amazon) or Kiindly when purchasing items and choose New Women New Yorkers as the nonprofit beneficiary of a percentage of the proceeds. The donation is made at no additional cost to you! Latest news: Immigrant Women Command the Stage and Share Their Lives at “Stories That Move Us” Fundraiser On July 25, 2017, New Women New Yorkers...

Culture & events

Stories That Move Us showcases true-life tales of immigrant women

Written by Daria Kurdyukova “What makes you feel like a New Yorker?” Arielle Kandel, founder and director of New Women New Yorkers, posed this question to a group of young immigrant women sharing their stories at a live event of the nonprofit on July 25 at LMHQ in Lower Manhattan. “I feel like a New Yorker when I see naked artists in Times Square,” said one young woman. “When I rush even if I don’t need to,” said another. “When...