Youth Art Therapy Program by CAIPA Foundation

The CAIPA Foundation would like to invite New York City’s youth to a series of culturally responsive and trauma-informed workshops designed to reclaim one’s agency, voice, and sense of self.

The service will be facilitated by WomanKind. Participants will have the opportunity to express themselves through the creative arts, group discussions, and empowerment activities with a series of activities involving movement, sculpture, drawing, poetry, and sense observation over the course of 6 weeks.

✨ Target participants are adolescents and teenagers aged 12-17.

☎️ Space is limited. If interested, please call: 917-909-0682 or 917-436-3800

📚Agenda

• Week 1: Introduction – Identity and My Roots

• Week 2: Recognizing My Stress

• Week 3: How to Express Myself

• Week 4: Healing Through My Mind-Body Connection

• Week 5: Respect and Boundaries (Prevention)

• Week 6: Empowerment for Growth

🗓️ Date: June 10 – July 15, 2025, Tuesdays (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

📍 Location: Tzu Chi Brooklyn Service Center (513 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220)

Workers’ Rights Day of Action by NYC Department of Consumer & Worker Protection (DCWP)

📣 It’s Workers’ Rights Day of Action in NYC! 

@HelloDCWP is distributing Workers’ Bill of Rights to New Yorkers at major commuter hubs. Know your rights: nyc.gov/workers 

We celebrate how far we have come in labor rights movement and continue to fight to #ProtectWorkers! 

Apex for Youth’s College Success Scholarship (Deadline: March 4th)

Apex for Youth is committed to supporting Asian and Asian-American students through college and easing the financial burden of pursuing academic goals. The Apex for Youth College Success Scholarship is also available to individuals who are not currently enrolled in an Apex for Youth program.

• Up to $10,000 per year, renewable for 4 years

• Eligibility: Low-income youth who identify as Asian or Asian-American
  Please review the descriptions, eligibility criteria, and instructions on how to apply here: Apex for Youth Class of 2025 Scholarships for High School Seniors

• Deadline: March 4th, 2025 by 11:59 PM.

Celebrate Works by H.T. Chen and the Year of the Snake

H.T. Chen & Dancers will celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year of the Snake 🐍 . Presenting two works by choreographer H.T. Chen at La MaMa ETC, where they were first presented in the early 1980’s and supported by our beloved Ellen Stewart.

The January 24-26 performances mark the first public NYC appearance of H.T. Chen & Dancers following the untimely passing of H.T. in 2022, and the calamitous 2020 fire in their Chinatown headquarters that destroyed the building in which they were housed. Now under the direction of Dian Dong, H.T. Chen & Dancers rises like a phoenix, quite literally from the ashes, to return to the stage and continue the legacy of H.T. Chen as a visionary choreographer and cultural ambassador.

📍LaMaMa ETC
66 East 4th St. New York, NY 10003

🗓️7pm on Friday January 24 & Saturday January 25
2pm on Sunday January 26

🎟️ Tickets in La MaMa

The 2024 Meipiao Scholarship Program is NOW OPEN!

Every dream deserves the chance to shine! At Meipiao, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, they’re dedicated to supporting Asian American middle school and high school students with talent in the arts, sports, or science through their three unique scholarships:

🎨 Meipiao Art Scholarship

🏀 Dr. Lawrence Lee Memorial Sports Scholarship

🔬 Dr. Xiaowei Chen Memorial Science Scholarship

In the past, they’ve awarded scholarships to five amazing families, and witnessing their growth in both academics and personal passions has been incredibly rewarding. We can’t wait to see where the next group of scholars will go!

If you or someone you know is ready to take the next step, head over to meipiao.org for more details and to apply! The application deadline is November 1, 2024.

To check out highlights from past award ceremonies, please visit https://www.instagram.com/meipiaonyc/

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Journey To College in the US Workshop for Parents of 8th-11th Graders

Join the Rotary Club of Chinatown NYC for the "Journey to College in the U.S." Workshop! 🎓

Are you a parent of an 8th-11th grader? Don't miss this opportunity to learn all about the U.S. college application process from our expert speaker, Peggy Yannas, who has nearly 20 years of experience guiding foreign-born parents through every step!

📚 Topics include:

• Understanding the different types of U.S. colleges and universities

• Navigating the college application process

• Key insights on college affordability and financial aid

🗓️ Saturday, October 26

⏰ 2 pm - 4 pm

📍 Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) (215 Centre Street)

RSVP: chinatownrotary@gmail.com by October 21.

UA3's Free Toastmasters Workshop for Fall 2024

UA3's free Toastmasters workshop for Fall 2024 is now open for registration! Are you between 14 and 24? Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your public speaking skills and take your presentations to the next level!

Toastmasters is a safe space for youth to:

• Develop their public speaking skills

• Learn the importance of communication

• Listen and voice their different perspectives

• Meet new people and make connections

• Earn a certificate (once completed)

📍 Location: UA3 Workshop Space

⏰ Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm

🗓️ Starting: September 25th; Ending: December 11th

💪 Ready to commit? Sign up here:

Better Money Habits Workshop with Bank of America

Chinatown YMCA is hosting a Better Money Habits Workshop with Bank of America.

Better Money Habits is part of Bank of America's commitment to fostering economic mobility and financial education. Learn about the free, easy-to-understand resources from our staff as they deliver in-person financial guidance.

🗓️ Saturday, May 11

⏰ 12:00-1:30 PM

📍 273 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

Free to join: LINK