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CAMBA Offers Insights into Legal Concerns Over Immigration
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In late January, New Yorkers flocked to Holy Cross Church on Church Avenue to learn more about increased immigration restrictions. CAMBA Legal Services' Alex Moreira was one of a few community members to sit on a panel and outline upcoming changes. During his presentation, Alex emphasized that it was critical to seek legal representation before appearing in immigration court. Overall, the event seemed to provide attendees with needed resources, as well as instructions on how to receive more targeted assistance. "This is a very hard-working community," Alex said. "Our clients don't really have the time to sit in front of the T.V. and digest everything that's coming at them in the news."
On
Wednesday, February 8,
an attorney from CAMBA Legal Services, along with other immigration experts, attended another community information session, hosted by Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, New York State Senator Kevin S. Parker and other elected officials.
For updates and additional resources, we encourage you to visit the sites below:
CAMBA is here to help: Call
CAMBA Legal Services at (718) 940-6311. (Please note that our attorneys will be unable to provide legal advice over the phone.)
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| Honoring Excellence in Youth Development |
Congratulations to Wesner Pierre, VP of Education and Youth Development, who recently was awarded the 2017 PASEsetter Award from PASE. This award honors professionals in education and youth development who devote themselves to ensuring that children have access to the supports they need to be successful in school.
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Afterschool programs play a transformational role in the lives of children living in poverty
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said Fern Khan, Dean Emerita, Division of Continuing Education at Bank Street College and President of PASE
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s Board of Directors.
We're proud of Wesner and our amazing entire Education and Youth Development team for all of their hard work to bring meaningful programs to our young clients in Brooklyn and beyond.
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| CAMBA Community Steps Up to Stop Violence |
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CAMBA's Teen Action programs hosted an incredible Stop the Violence event on Friday, January 6 in partnership with Brownsville In Violence Out, DYCD Youth Connect, Save Our Streets Crown Heights and NYPD. This well-attended event at Brevoort Cornerstone Community Center featured inspiring stories from the program's young participants, moving speeches from community partners and ended with a rousing performance from the Fearless Steppers, a teen step team at one of CAMBA's community centers. We look forward to hosting more of these events in the future as we continue to work to reduce gun violence in New York City.
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| Atlantic House Shelter Clients to Take Snazzy New Sneakers with Them on Their Journey |
| On a frigid Saturday morning in January, a van arrived outside Atlantic House with bags of lovingly donated sneakers from local do-gooder, Malique Smith, and the team behind Heeling Soles. Steven A. Muir, Sr., who founded the nonprofit said that the idea behind Heeling Soles was to give "you something to get you on your journey." Thanks to the work of Malique and Heeling Soles, clients of Atlantic House Men's Shelter received pairs of gently used, high-quality sneakers. (If you happen to be a collector yourself, you might consider sending a line to info@heelingsoles.org and offering up any pairs you're willing to part with.) As our shelter clients move forward into permanent housing, they will take with them these handsome shoes, along with a boost of self-confidence. |
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Looking for an exciting career in social services with growth opportunities? Find out more at
camba.org/careers!
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April 6-9: Shona Sculptures Reception and Public Sale
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Come visit the Shona Sculptures gallery this spring and buy original, affordable artwork for your home or garden!
Your purchase helps fund CAMBA's services for 45,000 New Yorkers in need.
When: Thursday, April 6-9
Where: 19 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY
Questions? Visit https://www.camba.org/support/shonasculptures and buy tickets or sponsorships for the April 6 event.
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| April 22: CAMBA Partners with NYCRUNS on an Exciting New Race
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Help celebrate CAMBA's 40th Anniversary and promote healthy communities by sponsoring our race: NYCRUNS Prospect Park 5k & 10k Benefiting CAMBA. You can start your own team or join another one. All of the money you raise will go towards helping us reach more clients with our essential services.
You can also sign up as a race sponsor. Sponsors of this race will receive at least 5 times more visibility -- attracting over 2,000 participants, along with their friends and family cheering on!
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Visit
CAMBA.org to learn more.
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Donate today and help support CAMBA's life-transforming services for 45,000 New Yorkers in need each year.
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