by changer | Nov 25, 2013 | News
On Saturday November 23rd Outreach Assistant Rebecca Rybaltowski participated in an immigration informational event organized by the mobile Guatemalan Consulate at St. Mary Star of the Sea in Far Rockaway, NY. The event gave Guatemalans an opportunity to obtain passports, identification cards and renew their passports and identification cards. The event began at 9:00 a.m. and ended at 4:00p.m and over 900 people of the small close knit Guatemalan community gained access to the different services. (more…)
by changer | Nov 22, 2013 | News
On Wednesday November 20th the Queens Housing Coalition met at St. Sebastian Parish in Woodside, Queens where a representative from Fidelis Health Care educated members about the Affordable Health Care Act. A representative from Make the Road New York presented information on the efforts to create more smoke-free housing options for all New Yorkers as well as how members of the QHC could change the healthy food options in their community.
Dahlia Goldenberg, Queens Health Organizer from The Partnership for a Healthier Queens informed members about the health risks associated with living in buildings that are not smoke free. She stressed that second-hand smoke can cause cancer.Young children and the elderly are particularity vulnerable to the chronic illness (more…)
by changer | Nov 19, 2013 | News
On Friday November 8th CMS staff gathered with major donors and longtime supporters of CMS at the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle. This gathering was sponsored by Time Warner, Inc. which shares CMS’ commitment to civic engagement. Guest were treated to live music by Robert Marcic and a great view of Central Park and the surrounding cityscape. (more…)
by changer | Oct 31, 2013 | Home and More News
On Wednesday October 30th CMS and the Queens Housing Coalition gathered at St. Sebastian Parish in Woodside, Queens in order to celebrate their achievements in the final plan for the redevelopment of Willets Point, Queens. (more…)
by changer | Oct 30, 2013 | More News
On November 7th join CMS during our Annual Fall Benefit. This event is hosted by Time Warner which shares Catholic Migration Services’ commitment to civic engagement.
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