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Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas!

Sunday, June 18 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM Eldridge Street between Division & Canal Streets In its 22nd year, the Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival is a celebration of the diverse cultures that make up our Lower East Side and Chinatown community. Experience the spirit of this ever-changing neighborhood and the immigrant […]

Creating Space for LGBTQ+ Youth

At the 14Y we often say, “You belong here.” We put this value into action by creating and implementing exciting, inclusive programming. One such example is New Country Pride Camp (NCPC), a camp especially for New York’s LGBTQ+ youth. To celebrate Pride month and NCPC’s growth in its second year, we asked two people here […]

The Healing Power of the Creative Arts

Our first annual Celebrate Arts Festival shines a spotlight on Educational Alliance older adult artists and their creative work for Older Americans Month. Behind these artists and their creative expression are passionate arts educators, all of whom agree that creating art in the time of COVID is more healing and impactful than ever. A recent […]

First Annual Celebrate Arts Festival

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Celebrate Arts festival, hosted across five Educational Alliance older adult sites throughout the month of May to celebrate Older Americans Month. We could not think of a better time to honor the rich cultural history of our settlement house–committed to improving the public good and […]

The Fantastical World of Books

Sometimes, life gets complicated and we all need an escape. Each generation has its share of magical tales that help us do exactly that. Part of what makes the fantasy genre so impactful is its ability to push the boundaries of incredible storytelling, expand our imaginations, and explore new worlds, helping us cope with the […]

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