Author: Melody Pujols
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Community Comes Together for Food Distribution and Fun at Bronx River Center
With help from FoodBank4NYC and surprise guests like Charlemagne Tha God, Bronx River residents enjoy a day of giving and gathering.
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The Power of Fashion: Teaching Teens to Celebrate Failure Through Creativity
What if failure was something to celebrate? In ‘The Power of Fashion,’ a CASW youth program inspired by the book Fail-A-Bration, teens learn to embrace mistakes, express themselves through style, and discover confidence in creativity.
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CASW Profiles: Meet Kaylin Kouakou
This month, on CASW Profiles, meet Kaylin Kouakou, our Media Team’s Senior Illustrator. If you follow us on social media or are subscribed to our newsletter, you may already be aware of her quiet yet RESOUNDING presence in our organization.
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Helping Hands in the Heat: My Experience Supporting SYEP Participants
As a CASW-Media intern, I spent the day supporting SYEP participants during their job placement event—managing crowds, guiding youth, and handing out water under the blazing sun. It was chaotic, but being part of something that helps so many young people take a step toward their future made it all worth it.
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From Student to Judge: How MECA’s Re-ReACT Program Builds Future Advertising Leaders
As a former MECA student and Re-ReACT participant, I returned as a judge to witness the next generation of young creatives pitch powerful, real-world ad campaigns—this time focused on social justice. From remote collaboration during the pandemic to mentoring new voices, here’s how Re-ReACT shaped my path in media and advertising.
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Kicking Off the Summer with Purpose: SYEP Job Placement at Boone Ave
Discover how CASW kicks off summer with its SYEP Job Placement Event in the Bronx, connecting NYC youth with meaningful work experiences through DYCD’s Workforce program.
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CASW Profiles: Aly Hernandez
As an NYC non-profit organization that targets youth, we consider curiosity one of our greatest values. It’s the driving force that makes our participants ask bigger questions, and learn valuable lessons along the way. Of course, we owe this drive to our staff members, who encourage these traits both in and outside the classroom. In…
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Stop-Motion Magic: PS 115 and PS/MS 37 Students Become Young Animators
Students at PS 115 and PS/MS 37 bring ideas to life through stop-motion photography, blending hands-on skills with digital animation technology.
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CASW Profiles: Meet Mamoona Tahir
As a part of our ongoing series “CASW Profiles,” we’re on a mission to put faces to many well-regarded names around our agency. Through these rapid-fire interviews, we’re trying to highlight the stories, personalities, and perspectives that make up Children’s Arts and Science Workshops. This month’s interviewee is Mamoona Tahir, a dynamic and introspective Group…
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Sustainable Fashion Takes Center Stage: PS 310 Students Celebrate Earth Month with Creativity
Students at PS 310 in New York City celebrated Earth Month with a sustainable fashion show, showcasing creative designs made from recycled materials. See how CASW is empowering young innovators to build a greener future through eco-friendly fashion and STEAM projects