YWCA of Queens

Each year YWCA of Queens staff, members, and supporters join together to celebrate the yearly achievements of the organization.  Many community leaders attend this event and give speeches in support of the YW’s efforts.  The night includes dinner, slideshow, silent auction, and a raffle and all proceeds and donations go to support annual programs. We [...]

Please be aware that the YWCA of Queens will be closed on Monday, 10/29, due to Hurricane Sandy.  Please check our website on Monday evening for more information regarding Tuesday, 10/30.  We advise all families to read the “Ready New York Hurricane Guide” at http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/ready/hurricane_guide.shtml.  For more information on the storm, please visit the National Weather [...]

Whoever says Olympians are all young people, we disagree! This annual Fall event is filled with outdoor recreational activities and competitions with FREE basic health checkups. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled annual event where seniors can get healthy, win prizes, and meet old (but young at heart) and new friends! Date: Friday, October 5th [...]

The YWCA of Queens has joined the Voter Engagement Coalition to help New Americans, youth, and seniors become voters and exercise their voice in government. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/campaign-notebook-new-coalition-pushes-asian-american-vote-article-1.1152733

Drawing 500 members and people from the community, the festival offers a positive experience to all members of the family, allowing parents to get involved in different literacy activities with their children. Ranging from the very popular Spelling Bee Contest, Teen Jeopardy Contest, andWriting Contest, children and youth have opportunities to participate in different competitions. For our young readers, [...]

New York Youth Works is a three week job training program offered by the YWCA of Queens that prepares students ages 16-24 to earn their National Work Readiness Credential. Upon completion of the program, students will work one-on-one with our  career specialists to identify and secure a job.  All students who complete the program and [...]