Queens Community House

Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site, multi-service settlement house that serves the diverse neighborhoods of Queens. We serve residents of all ages, races, faiths, and ethnicities while supporting the viability of the borough as a whole. https://lnkd.in/dC_U3BTC #community #NYC #communityengagement #Queens #youthservices #elders #lgbtqcommunity

Welcome to the CookShop! 🧑🏽🍳 As part of our Freedom Schools summer camp curriculum, we welcomed children and their families to CookShop, an interactive class that provides them with knowledge and tools to adopt and enjoy a nutritious diet and active lifestyle. During our latest class, young students and their families were so engaged while learning some important nutrition facts and making veggie wraps! 🥬🥕🌽🍅 #queensny #nyc #summercamp #nonprofit #nycschools #education #nutrition #health

Another NYC summer means another opportunity for Queens youth to learn, connect with their peers, and have fun! ☀️ The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is off to the races, and QCH is excited to help the youth develop as leaders! ✨ SYEP provides youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs at government agencies, non-profit organizations, hospitals, summer camps, law firms, and retail businesses. SYEP also provides workshops on job readiness, career exploration, and financial literacy. #queensny #nyc #youth #nycyouth #school #summer #employment #jobreadiness #youngleaders #syep

“Before transferring to QCH at Voyages South High School, it was difficult for me to go to school every day due to my anxiety. A really big school with so many people always made me nervous. I wasn’t able to stay focused in my classes so I struggled, and as time went on, I wasn’t attending them as much. When I transferred to Voyages South in January 2023, I felt more at ease because the school was smaller, and there were students of different cultures I was able to learn from. The environment helped me become more social. My teachers taught me so much. My QCH counselor was so supportive of me and my mom throughout my time there. She helped me calm down when I had panic attacks. This school really supports young adults who deal with different struggles. Graduating this year felt great. I didn’t get to have a graduation ceremony for middle school because of covid, so my last graduation was 5th grade. I’m really proud of myself. This fall, I’m going to Long Island University to study nursing.” — Nevaeh Michael, Graduate from QCH at Voyages South High School #QCHMeetYourNeighbor #queensny #nyc #graduation #highschool #transferschool #youngadult #college #student #career #nonprofit #settlementhouse

Time flies! The Jamaica neighborhood had a wonderful time celebrating the Jamaica Older Adult Center’s first full year serving the community. 🙌 Neighbors enjoyed a day of music, dance, good food, and activities with people they met at the Center during the past year, people they now consider friends. ❤️ Older adults are welcome to visit the Jamaica Older Adult Center during the week at 89-60 164th Street, open Monday to Friday 9AM-4PM! #queensny #nyc #community #communitycelebration #nonprofit #olderadult #jamaicaqueens NYC Department for the Aging

Tula’s 100th birthday! 🥳 The festivities for longevity continue at the Rego Park Older Adult Center, a year after we celebrated the Center’s 45th anniversary. We were thrilled to honor Tula Trewin, who reached the incredible milestone of 100 years old! 👑 Tula, a cherished member of the Center for over two decades, was surrounded by friends who showered her with love. ❤️ #queensny #nyc #olderadults #olderadult #regopark #nonprofit #settlementhouse #milestone #communitycelebration #community

As #PrideMonth comes to a close, here are some highlights of QCH celebrating Queens Pride! It features our LGBTQ Youth Services, Queens Center for Gay Seniors, and more during the Queens Pride Parade in Jackson Heights. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Our LGBTQ Youth Services was also honored by Borough President Richards during the celebration at Queens Borough Hall. ✨ HAPPY PRIDE, QUEENS! #queensny #nyc #lgbt #lgbtq #pride #pridemonth #nonprofit #jacksonheights #nycnonprofit

Thank you to our friends at Pursuit for supporting young adults in Queens! ✨ Our participants went to their headquarters in Long Island City for support in software engineering training and career placement. The young adults got a tour of the location and a Q&A info session to learn more about how Pursuit could help them on their IT Journey. 👩💻 #queensny #nyc #longislandcity #youthemployment #collegeandcareer #careerservices #jobs #nonprofit #settlementhouse

QCH celebrates Juneteenth! ➡️ This day in 1865: On June 19 in 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure freedom to the enslaved people, abolishing slavery nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. #Juneteenth is about grappling with the truths of our country’s history, and it is also a reminder of how important it is to acknowledge and celebrate Black voices and leaders in society and culture. 🗣️ #queensny #nyc #nonprofit #diversity #inclusion #ushistory #history #freedomday

At the historic #Foresthillsstadium, to celebrate local heros by the Queens Community House, thank you for inviting us Ed Wong. There are doing amazing work for the youth, women, and older adults. Looking forward to continue to collaborate with FOREST HILLS ASIAN ASSOCIATION INC as well Sandy Liu ! Northwell Health is thriving in Queens! Happy to represent #lijforesthills with Stancy S. ❤️