CWNY news & updates
November 2021
Hello CWNY Members and Friends,

We would like to share some exciting upcoming events with you! Read through our newsletter for details.

It was an honor to participate in the Halloween Family Evening at Fort Totten hosted by Council Member Paul Vallone. We had a great time serving the community!

Thank you to all who attended the CWNY annual meeting and elections. Please join us in welcoming Argie Agelarakis and Lara Collura to our Board of Directors! 

Our next Career Series workshop will be about Human Rights Law and Disability on Thursday, December 2nd at 12 PM.

Please note that due to the holidays, there won't be a Financial Literacy workshop in December. We will return on Wednesday, January 19th at 8 PM with a Preview of 2021 Income Tax Returns - Including the Advance Child Tax Credit.

GIVING TUESDAY, the Global Day of Giving, is next Tuesday, November 30th and we’re humbly asking for your support. To help us reach our goal of $6,000, go to https://CWNYgiving2021.givesmart.com. Your generosity is essential and very much appreciated.

Artists Against Violence will host a fundraising event with a variety show combining comedy, music, art, food, and fun, with all proceeds benefiting the Center for the Women of New York and Safe Horizon. The event will be on Sunday, December 5th from 3 to 5 PM in person at Q.E.D. Astoria, 
27-16 23rd Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102. If you cannot attend in person, you can also join virtually. For more information and tickets, go to https://www.artistsagainstviolence.net/

CWNY would like to wish you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!

Thank you for your continued support!

With gratitude,

Cecilia Venosta-Wiygul
CWNY President
UPCOMING EVENTS
Career Workshop

Thursday, Dec. 2nd @ Noon

December Workshop Topic:
"Human Rights Law and Disability"

Free Zoom registration is available at:
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Financial Literacy Workshop

Wednesday, Jan. 19th @ 8 - 9 PM

Presenter: Kathleen M. Carroll, E.A.

January Workshop Topic:
"Preview of 2021 Income Tax Returns - Including the Advance Child Tax Credit"

Free Zoom registration is available at:
CWNY Services

Caregiver Support Group
Thursdays 2 - 3 pm

For family members who have found themselves taking care of their aging loved ones. This group discusses caregiving issues and concerns in a supportive environment.

Women in Crisis Support Group
Tuesdays 2 - 3 pm
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger

Conversational ESL Classes
Thursdays 4 - 5 pm

Due to current restrictions, the events above are offered by phone.

For free registration for all services above, write the specific service in the subject line and send your name, email, zip code and phone number to events@cwny.org.
You will receive an email response with a phone registration appointment for Tuesdays or Thursdays 12:30 - 1:00
or 1:00 – 1:30 pm.
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Financial Literacy Workshops
Every third Wednesday of the month
via Zoom
8 - 9 pm
(will resume in January)

Career Workshops
Every first Thursday of the month
via Zoom
12 - 1 pm
CWNY Green Team
We care deeply about the environment. Our program focuses on the connection between the environment and women.

If you are interested in joining our Green Team or have ideas to share, please write to events@cwny.org and specify "Green Team" in the subject line of your email.

Our gardening and sustainability workshop series will start in-person in the new year.
Job Listing

Paid Positions in NYC
CWNY is a Workforce1 partner. If you are seeking a paid position in the five boroughs, please send your resume by email to events@cwny.org and we will match your qualifications to openings at Workforce1. Write Paid Position Resume in the subject line of your email.
Volunteer Positions at CWNY
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Volunteer ESL Conversation Class Instructor

Green Team Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer with CWNY, write to events@cwny.org.
November is
National Family Caregivers Month
The majority of caregivers are women. CWNY celebrates caregivers and provides them with resources.
On November 11 CWNY honored
Women Veterans
November 25 to December 10 is
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
"This kicks off annually on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10th, Human Rights Day."
-- 16dayscampaign

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PAST EVENTS
PowerPoint slides and videos from past webinars can be found on our Past Events web page.
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CWNY presents
Women of New York
(our podcast on women's issues)

Latest podcast: "Nature in NYC"
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COVID-19 Vaccine

NYC.gov has an overview on the vaccine for New Yorkers.

The Pfizer vaccine is now authorized for everyone age 5 and up.

A COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is now authorized for everyone age 18 and up in the U.S., without needing a reason, as long as it has been at least 6 months since receiving a 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna or at least 2 months since receiving a dose of Johnson & Johnson.

To find where you can receive a vaccine near you when you’ve become eligible:

New York City:
or
Call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)

Long Island & New York State:
or
Call 833-NYS-4VAX (833-697-4829)
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AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile Foundation will donate half
a percent of most purchase prices when
you shop at smile.amazon.com. You can choose Center for the Women of New York as your charity.
We Can't Do It Without You

Your dues and donations make our educational programs, events, and advocacy possible. Thank you for your continued support.
Center for the Women of New York ---- cwny.org
120-55 Queens Blvd. Room 325, Kew Gardens, NY 11424 ---- 718-793-0672
207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359 ---- 718-229-0020