Author: Melody Pujols
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Celebrating Diversity: PS/MS 37 Students Explore Global Cultures at COMPASS/SONYC Cultural Festival
Students at PS/MS 37 showcased global cultures through art, food, fashion, and research at the COMPASS/SONYC Cultural Festival, celebrating diversity and encouraging empathy through education.
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Kindness Month at CASW-Dyckman: Building Community Through Simple Acts of Kindness
Discover how CASW-Dyckman celebrated Kindness Month through community-driven projects like affirmation cards for seniors, the Kindness Rocks Project, and a Shout-Out Wall—all aimed at spreading love, positivity, and connection throughout the neighborhood.
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CASW Profiles: Meet Madison Wilder
This month, meet Madison Wilder, a dedicated and conscientious group leader at PS 310.
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From Sketch to Screen: PS/MS 37 Students Dive into DreamWorks Animation
PS/MS 37 students got an exclusive look at DreamWorks’ Dog Man concept art, inspiring them to explore animation and creativity. See how hands-on experiences like this bring learning to life!
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CASW Discusses Social Media Strategy at NYC Panel Event
Discover how CASW is using social media to engage NYC youth and expand community outreach! Learn insights from the “Putting Social Media to Work” panel, where CASW shared strategies for nonprofit digital marketing, youth engagement, and ethical AI use.
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CASW Profiles – Meet John Sosa
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 John Sosa, an Outreach Coordinator/Recruiter for CASW-Workforce
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From Cookies to Community: Girl Scouts Celebrate Galentine’s Day in the Bronx
Girl Scout Troop 1619 celebrated Galentine’s Day at the Bronx River Community Center with fun activities, team bonding, and a special cookie sales recognition. Discover how this event empowered young women and fostered friendship, leadership, and community!
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Dyckman Community Center Students Witness College Hoops at MSG
CASW Cornerstone participants at Dyckman Community Center recently attended a thrilling college basketball game at Madison Square Garden, thanks to the Office of the Manhattan Borough President. More than just a fun night out, this experience provided valuable lessons in discipline, hard work, and future aspirations. Read more about how CASW is expanding youth horizons…
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NYC Summer Jobs for Youth: SYEP 2025 is Now Accepting Applications
Looking for a summer job in NYC? The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) 2025 is now accepting applications! If you’re 14-24 years old, this is your chance to gain paid work experience, build career skills, and explore job opportunities across the city. Apply now before the February 28th deadline!
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CASW Profiles: Meet Victoria Canuelas
In this new feature, we’re conducting rapid interviews with our colleagues across the agency. The idea is to putt a face to certain names and highlight the incredible people we work with everyday. Through these profiles, you’ll not only the scoop on what they think of CASW, but also, the unique personalities they bring to…