Community Spotlight

You’ve probably heard it said, “Growing old is not for the faint of heart,” and it’s true that there are many challenges for older adults as they navigate the aging…

I’m Gabby, a Marketing and Communications intern at the 14 Street Y through PENCIL, a nonprofit that connects New York City students with professional opportunities. I’ve been learning firsthand about…

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…

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…

Much of what has been said about the second COVID-related lockdown in Israel is enduring. With all its attached hardships, I believe it’s the essential step Israel should take, even…

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15th) is here! In 2019, the U.S. Hispanic population reached 60.6 million, making up 18% of the U.S. population. Our Hispanic and Latinx neighbors make up a…

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…

August is Black Business Month! Join your downtown community by supporting Black-owned businesses this month, and all year long, which is more important now than ever before. Research shows that…

Everyone loves to travel. Some travels can be a way to simply settle down, but going to a certain place can turn into something even greater. In reality, and in…

Truth be told, I didn’t believe this day would come. This day of closure, in which I’ll come back to Israel from two exciting, life-changing years at the 14th Street…