Author: Melody Pujols
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Asphalt Green Wavemakers: Empowering Second Graders with Swimming Skills
Discover how NYC’s Asphalt Green Wavemakers program is teaching second graders essential swimming and water safety skills for free, empowering the next generation to enjoy the water safely.
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Gratitude in Action: CASW’s Year of Innovation and Achievement
Discover how CASW celebrated progress, gratitude, and innovation in 2024. From empowering youth to launching new initiatives, we reflect on a year of milestones and giving thanks this November.
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From Classroom to Career: CASW’s Real-World Experiences for Young Fashion Enthusiasts
CASW’s Workforce Program empowers young creatives with hands-on experiences in the fashion industry. Recently, SYEP participants attended an exclusive Hermes Paris event, where they connected with industry leaders, showcased their talents, and explored potential career paths.
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Cupcakes and Community: How Bronx River’s Baking Club Builds Bonds
Discover how CASW-Cornerstone’s baking club at Bronx River Community Center blends creativity and precision to empower youth through self-selected learning, community building, and sweet success.
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Launching Curiosity: PS/MS 37 Celebrates Baking Soda Rocket Day with Arm and Hammer
Discover how PS/MS 37 students explored chemistry and physics through the Arm and Hammer Baking Soda Rocket Day, where hands-on STEM learning took flight with exciting rocket launches and scientific discovery.
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Work, Learn, and Grow: How CASW-Workforce Helps Youth Build Careers
CASW-Workforce’s WLG program helps youth ages 16-21 develop essential job skills and secure paid internships to kickstart their careers.
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From 1968 to Today: CASW’s Impact on New York City Communities
CASW celebrates over 50 years of empowering NYC youth through after-school programs, workforce development, and community-based education. Discover how this non-profit has shaped the future of Washington Heights and beyond.
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Nurturing Creativity: Inside PS 115’s Photography Club for Young Students
Elementary students at PS 115 are developing their creativity and technical skills through the Photography Club. Learn how this program nurtures young minds, boosts self-expression, and captures the beauty of everyday life.
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Building Tomorrow’s Female Entrepreneurs: CASW and NYCBossedUP #Girlboss
Discover how CASW is empowering the next generation of female leaders through events like ‘Your Big Year NYC’ and mentorship programs like NYCBossedUP #Girlboss. Learn how we’re fostering career-readiness, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial spirit in young women to close the leadership gap and build a more diverse future.
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Annual Quassy Amusement Park Trip: A Summer Rising Tradition
Join us as we wrap up Summer Rising with our annual trip to Quassy Amusement Park! Discover how this fun-filled day fosters community, learning, and unforgettable memories for participants and staff alike at CASW.