The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) joined with elected officials, developers, and other city agencies to officially open the peninsula’s new Arverne East Nature Preserve with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue yesterday joined New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr., Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, New York State Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson, New York City Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers, Managing Director of L+M Development Partners LLC Sara Levenson, and members of the community to celebrate the opening of the new Arverne East Nature Preserve and welcome center.
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April 12, 2024 By Kerry Murtha Annie Mohan has dedicated her career to helping her co-workers give back. As a senior manager at a leading international law firm, she oversees her organization’s global pro bono program. “I basically find opportunities where our lawyers can provide legal services to those in need,” she said. “So we
Dr. Melony Samuels has been at the helm of the Campaign Against Hunger for 26 years, tackling food insecurity and promoting community health in Brooklyn and beyond.
TCAH struggling to keep up with demand amid lack of funding. The demand for food skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the needs are still at an all-time high four years later.
The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH)’s Green Teen program is returning for its tenth year in Far Rockaway, and its organizers aim to recruit the largest graduating class in the program’s history this year. The program offers paid apprenticeships to young adults aged 18-24, who help operate TCAH’s Far Rockaway farm while also gaining a wide array of professional and personal development skills.
The Elizabeth Elting Foundation is once again teaming up with The Campaign Against Hunger this holiday season, continuing their ongoing collaboration to combat food insecurity for struggling New Yorkers. As part of their annual initiative and for the third year running, the Foundation is proud to announce a gift of $182,000 to the nonprofit The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH), guaranteeing 100,000 meals to those who need it most throughout the New York City area.