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NYC Justice Corps recently opened an Alumni Center to continue support for program graduates in the Bronx. The Center offers one-on-one job readiness coaching, informational workshops, guidance for educational planning, and referrals to employment opportunities or social services. Staff also organizes social activities to keep graduates connected with the program, and with each other. Recent alumni outings included bowling and a movie night.
To date, a total of 98 Bronx members have graduated from the 6-month employment and community service program, and some have already taken advantage of the new alumni services. The Alumni Center is funded by Robin Hood Foundation.
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The Phipps Farmer's Market kicks off its 5th season on Wednesday, July 7. This year brings a new name - Harvest Home West Farms Market - and fresh, affordable produce from local farmers and our own community gardeners.
Stop by every Wednesday from 8:00am - 4:00pm and fill your shopping tote with fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Food stamps and WIC/senior coupons are accepted. The Market will be open until November 17. Harvest Home West Farms Market is located at Drew Gardens on East Tremont Avenue, ½ block east of Boston Road.
Take the 2 or 5 train to West Farms Square. For more information, call (212) 828-3361. |
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On April 30th, Phipps CDC seniors celebrated "the art of aging gracefully" with the second annual Ms. Phipps Senior Pageant. Six ladies from Phipps' residential programs for seniors showcased their talents and endured a tough Q&A session. At the end of the evening, 97-year-old Cecilia Cerda, an active member of the NORC at Henry Phipps Plaza/Kips Bay Court, was crowned the winner. More than 200 guests attended, including representatives of Congressman Jose Serrano and Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. The event was sponsored in part by the United States Census 2010.
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Phipps CDC literacy education features a wide range of writing exercises to give students opportunities to practice their skills and express themselves creatively. Earlier this year, instructors from our Pre-GED and ESL programs submitted student work to the NYU Literacy Review Program, and three were selected for publication in the Literacy Review Volume 8!
Our students were 3 of the 550 submissions from 59 literacy teachers and site advisors around the city. The editorial board of NYU students and editors chose a total of 74 essays, poems and letters to be published. The Phipps submissions included an essay by former Pre-GED student Joy Edoris, "My Mom Is My Hero" and pieces from two students of our ESL program: "A Tiny Room in the Big USA" by Otilia Solis and "Las Panchitas!" by Felix Cintron. The students and Phipps staff attended a celebratory dinner at NYU in May.
Pictured above: ESL Instructor Wendy Wen; Filadelfia Vargas, guest of Otilia Solis; Maria Cintron, wife of Felix Cintron; student Felix Cintron, Rosemary Ordonez-Jenkins, Phipps CDC Asst Executive Director for Adult Services; and student Otilia Solis.
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This summer, a Health Literacy Fellowship will place a medical student with one of our Adult Basic Education classes to help students improve their functional literacy skills while learning more about health.
The fellowship is provided through the Mayor's Office for Adult Education and benefits medical students by improving their own communication and teaching skills, while helping people with limited literacy to overcome common health obstacles, such as communicating comfortably with medical staff and accessing appropriate care. Topics covered include disease prevention and early detection, nutrition, and physical activity.
This will be Phipps CDC's third year participating in the medical fellowship, which has been a very effective component of our adult education program. To find out about Adult Basic Education classes this summer, contact the Phipps Opportunity Center.
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A BIG congratulations to Generation X, the teen dance team from the Phipps Beacon teen program in West Farms. On June 7th, the 15 members performed in the Nike Step It Up dance competition finals in front of 1800 guests and WON FIRST PRIZE!
The city-wide competition was organized through a partnership with YouthNoise, Nike, and the NYC Dept. of Youth & Community Development. Each group was required to choreograph and perform an original dance piece, as well as develop a community service project. Generation X teamed up on a series of workshops for local middle and high school students to discuss issues around gender discrimination. Their winning performance also brought the Beacon program a $3500 cash prize and $1000 worth of Nike sports equipment for all to use!
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Do you know someone who may benefit from our programs or who wants to get involved? Learn more about Phipps CDC and how to support our activities.
email:
contact@phippsny.org
phone:
(212) 243-9090
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