CWNY news & updates
September 2021
Hello CWNY Members and friends,
 
We would like to share some exciting upcoming events with you! Read through our newsletter for details.
 
CWNY Annual Career Series starts today, Sept. 30th with a She-cession Panel Discussion with incredible women.
 
The second event of our career series will be a webinar presentation by Dayana Falcon, Founder of Gators Unidos on #CareerFocused Mode: Reaching Your Wildest Dreams, on Oct. 14th at noon.
 
CWNY Elections and Annual Membership Meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 25th at 7 PM via Zoom.
 
We are thrilled to be hosting CWNY Annual Fort Totten Walk/Run in person on Saturday, Oct. 16th, at Fort Totten Park in Bayside, NY from 9 AM to 12:30 PM or virtually from Oct. 16th to Oct. 24th.

We're also still welcoming people to answer our Pandemic Survey.

Thank you for your continued support!
UPCOMING EVENTS
She-cession Panel Discussion:
"Where Are the Jobs and How Do We Get Them?"

Thursday, September 30th @ 12 PM
via Zoom
Join CWNY as we dedicate our annual career conference to job re-entry and career development. The goal is to help combat the disproportionate impact the COVID pandemic has had on women in the workplace and the on-going she-cession, in which the women's unemployment rate is higher than the men's.

PANELISTS:

Lisa Boily - US Bureau of Labor Statistics
 
Belinda Simmons - NYC Commission on Human Rights
 
Danielle C. Carter - Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Centers
 
Kati Fernandez - ESPN+ and ESPN Films
 
MODERATOR: Stewart Hamilton
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CWNY Walk/Run

Saturday, October 16th
9 AM - 12:30 PM
@ Fort Totten Park, Queens
or virtually from Oct. 16th - 24th

Information coming soon on how to participate in person or virtually
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Career Series:
#CareerFocused Mode: Reaching Your Wildest Dreams

Thursday, October 14th @ 12 PM

Presenter: Dayana Falcon, Founder of Gators Unidos

Click here for free Zoom registration
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Financial Literacy Workshop

Wednesday, Oct. 20th @ 8 - 9 PM

Presenter: Kathleen M. Carroll, E.A.

October Workshop:
"Consumer Credit: Good or Bad for Financial Freedom?"

Free Zoom registration is available at:
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CWNY Elections and Annual Membership Meeting

Monday, October 25th at 7 PM
via Zoom

Click here to join us on Zoom at that time! No pre-registration required.

If you would like to nominate yourself or any other member for a Board of Directors or Officers position, please email our Nominations Committee at nominations@cwny.org. We will also vote on new bylaws changes. Only Individual Members in good standing shall be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting. If you would like to attend, but you are not a member or you need to renew your membership, please click here.
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Women's March

Saturday, October 2nd

People are gathering throughout the USA to protect women's reproductive freedom.
Check out Women's March 2021 for details and registration.

Queens: 11 AM Rally
Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd, Queens, NY 11424
Manhattan: 2 PM March 
Starting at Foley Square and ending at Washington Square Park

Click here for more locations near you
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
New Day/Time: 
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
September is
Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month
These cancers include:
Cervical, Ovarian, Uterine/Endometrial, Vaginal and Vulvar Cancer
September is
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Month
“Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age."
-- Office on Women’s Health – US Dept. of Health & Human Services

September 15 to October 15 is
Hispanic Heritage Month
Recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community!
Back to School Tips
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PAST EVENTS
September 15
"Financial Services are for Everyone: Planning, Banking, and More!"
Presented By: Kathleen M. Carroll, E.A.
This Financial Literacy Series Workshop covered the following topics:
  • Online & Mobile Banking
  • Checking & Savings Accounts
  • Credit & Debit Cards
  • ATMs & Fees
  • Automatic Bill Payment
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"

Jennifer Greenfeld, NYC Parks Assistant Commissioner for Forestry, Horticulture & Natural Resources, takes us on a tour of the parks and ecosystems in NYC. She discusses how NYC Parks cares for nature and how we can protect nature in NYC.

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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 Fall at our Fort Totten location. Stay tuned.
COVID-19 Vaccine

NYC.gov has an overview on the vaccine for New Yorkers.
The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for anyone age 12 and up.
To schedule an appointment for the vaccine 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)
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 Social Services
Researcher

Volunteer ESL Conversation Class Instructor

Green Team Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer with CWNY, write to events@cwny.org.
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