The YWCA staff would like to share a heartwarming gift our ESL students presented us with. It is a beautifully decorated card stating “Thanks for making valuable contributions to this community. You are like an angle bringing the sunshine, bringing the confidence, and bringing hope to us all.” We are honored to receive this gift [...]
The YWCA of Queens is starting a new afterschool program for middle school students grades 6-8! The program will provide students a safe space to enjoy a snack, engage in recreational activities, complete homework, and continue learning with academic enrichment. The program will be led by a NYS certified teacher with over ten years [...]
Exciting things are happening at the YWCA’s ESL program! Today two classes joined together (ESL l and ESL 2/3) to create a unique gift to give to their loved ones for Valentine’s Day! Each student was given a mason jar and art supplies and were asked to transform their jar into a Valentine gift. The results were [...]
Graduates of the fall 2011 YW-Access program, which prepares students to pass the GED examination, enjoyed a field trip to Dave&Busters in Time Square to celebrate the conclusion of the program. Students enjoyed playing a variety of video games while being with the friends they made throughout the program. Congratulations to these students for their [...]
During the public school midwinter recess, from February 21st-24th, we will be holding Midwinter Day Camp here at YWCA of Queens. Children will have fun learning with great certified experienced teachers in the morning and will participate in extracurricular activities in the afternoon. For : Pre-K (4 yrs old) – 5th Graders Date: Feb. 21st [...]
We are now accepting applications to compete in the prestigious New York Music Competition co-sponsored by the YWCA of Queens and Korean Daily. The New York Music Competition invites talented young musicians skilled in piano, violin, or cello to display their musical talent. First place winners receive a cash prize and both first and second [...]
On November 3rd, 2011 at5:00pm the Y-Evergreen Care school honored its 18 graduates who successfully earned their home health aide certification after completing an intensive two week training course at the YWCA. Family members, friends, instructors, and the YWCA board joined together to congratulate these graduates on their hard work and accomplishments. Attendees enjoyed a [...]
We are currently looking to hire additional home health aides through our Y Evergreen Care Center. All certified home health aides can contact the YWCA of Queens at 718-353-4553 for more information. Don’t have your certification yet? That’s okay! We run certification programs in both Korean and Chinese several times throughout the year. We are [...]
On December 10th, 2011, at 6:00pm, the Evergreen School will be hosting a Korean music concert and painting exhibition open to the public. The twelve musicians have been preparing since March 16th and have created a fantastic performance that includes traditional Korean “Sori” vocalism and the “Jangu,” a Korean drum. These musicians are proud to [...]
On November 8th, 38 students and staff from the Evergreen School for Seniors went on an exciting field trip to the Cloister Museum in Manhattan. Part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cloister Museum contains a wide variety of Medieval art and architecture. Students enjoyed a relaxing lunch at a nearby park overlooking the [...]