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Coming together while socially distanced this Thanksgiving

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September 23, 2023  |  11AM – 5PM
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Unveiling the Campaign Against Hunger’s Youth Leadership Conference – a transformative event igniting young hearts with inspiration!

 

Join us in embracing your potential as architects of a brighter tomorrow. Rockaway, amplify Voices of Change! Our mission: empower youth to lead, step up, and guide communities. We’re catalyzing dreams of young visionaries like you!

 

Experience dynamic workshops sparking ideas into action. Equip yourself with skills, knowledge, and broadened perspectives. Forge connections in networking, uniting peers and mentors. Amplify impact through powerful alliances.

 

You hold the brush to paint a vast canvas of change. Be our torchbearers radiating positivity and progress. Plant leadership seeds, nurture dreams, sculpt a youth-driven world. The future is our masterpiece – join us!

 

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• Empowering youth voices through shared experiences.

• Championing the needs of today’s youth and advocating effectively.

• Shedding light on how food security and gun violence impact our daily lives.

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PS 105 The Bay School
420 Beach 51 Street
Edgemere, NY 11691

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• Will uplift, center, and support youth voices by providing a platform for youth to share lived experiences
• Advocate for their needs
• Name how issues of food security and gun violence affect their everyday lives.

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• Workshops
• Panel discussions
• Youth Performers
• Think tank sessions
• Giveaways
• Guest Speakers

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Embark on an enlightening journey with our engaging workshops and thought-provoking speaker-led panels. Together, we’ll delve into the intricate interplay of food justice, poverty, and the pursuit of peace in our communities.

 

Our discussions will shine a light on the undeniable link between food insecurity, financial constraints, and the presence of gun violence. We recognize that fostering a healthy community begins with fostering access to nourishment.

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• 11:00 am: Registration, Lunch, and Vendors
• 12 pm – 12:30 pm Welcome, Keynote and Elected Officials
• 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Panel Discussion
• 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Youth Speaks
• 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Vendors
• 2:10 pm – 3:00 pm Workshops
• 3:10 pm – 4:00 pm Entertainment Segment
• 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Prizes and Closing

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Presented by Chef Tracey Johnson, The Campaign Against Hunger
Dive into the world of healthy eating! Unveil the secrets of scrumptious, nutritious cooking in just 45 minutes. Let’s whip up a dish bursting with flavor, easy to recreate, and brimming with positivity.

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The anti-gun violence workshop focusing on the impact of gun violence and the financial strain in one’s community. The workshop allows our participants to create unique solution to address the ongoing issues within our community.[/mpc_callout][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][mpc_callout preset=”mpc_preset_14″ title_font_preset=”preset_2″ title_font_color=”#bc1823″ title_font_size=”20″ title_font_line_height=”2″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”Mental Wellness: Diving Deep” title_margin_divider=”true” content_width=”100″ content_font_preset=”preset_0″ content_font_color=”#848484″ content_font_size=”17″ content_font_line_height=”1.75″ content_font_align=”left” content_margin_divider=”true” icon_align=”left” icon_type=”image” icon_image=”19548″ icon_padding_divider=”true” icon_padding_css=”padding-right:25px;” background_color=”#ffffff” border_divider=”true” border_css=”border-top:0px;border-right:0px;border-bottom:5px;border-left:0px;border-color:#bc1823;border-style:solid;” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:51px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:51px;padding-left:30px;” mpc_button__disable=”true” mpc_button__url=”url:%23|title:Link|” mpc_button__font_preset=”mpc_preset_20″ mpc_button__font_color=”#6b6b6b” mpc_button__font_size=”16″ mpc_button__font_transform=”uppercase” mpc_button__title=”ORDER NOW” mpc_button__border_css=”border-width:2px;border-color:#6b6b6b;border-style:solid;border-radius:0px;” mpc_button__padding_divider=”true” mpc_button__padding_css=”padding-top:12px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:30px;” mpc_button__margin_divider=”true” mpc_button__margin_css=”margin-top:0px;” mpc_button__hover_font_color=”#ffffff” mpc_button__hover_background_color=”#6b6b6b” mpc_button__hover_background_effect=”slide-top” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__border_divider=”true” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__border_css=”border-color:undefined;border-style:undefined;” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__padding_divider=”true” mpc_divider__disable=”true” mpc_divider__preset=”mpc_preset_6″ mpc_divider__width=”30″ mpc_divider__content_type=”icon” mpc_divider__content_padding_divider=”true” mpc_divider__content_padding_css=”padding-top:0px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:10px;” mpc_divider__icon=”fa fa-heart” mpc_divider__icon_color=”#df5461″ mpc_divider__icon_size=”24″ mpc_divider__lines_color=”#df5461″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″ mpc_divider__margin_divider=”true” mpc_divider__margin_css=”margin-top:20px;”]Presented by Madison McKenzie, Donna’s H.O.P.E, Inc

This workshop will focus on diving deep into mental health by exploring mental, emotional and physical self care. Students will be supported to create 1-2 SMART goals to improve mental health by utilizing prompts and self-reflection activities. Students will also learn practical tools and techniques for stress and anxiety management.[/mpc_callout][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][mpc_callout preset=”mpc_preset_14″ title_font_preset=”preset_2″ title_font_color=”#bc1823″ title_font_size=”20″ title_font_line_height=”2″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”Food Apartheid and Racism” title_margin_divider=”true” content_width=”100″ content_font_preset=”preset_0″ content_font_color=”#848484″ content_font_size=”17″ content_font_line_height=”1.75″ content_font_align=”left” content_margin_divider=”true” icon_align=”left” icon_type=”image” icon_image=”19256″ icon_padding_divider=”true” icon_padding_css=”padding-right:25px;” background_color=”#ffffff” border_divider=”true” border_css=”border-top:0px;border-right:0px;border-bottom:5px;border-left:0px;border-color:#bc1823;border-style:solid;” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:51px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:51px;padding-left:30px;” mpc_button__disable=”true” mpc_button__url=”url:%23|title:Link|” mpc_button__font_preset=”mpc_preset_20″ mpc_button__font_color=”#6b6b6b” mpc_button__font_size=”16″ mpc_button__font_transform=”uppercase” mpc_button__title=”ORDER NOW” mpc_button__border_css=”border-width:2px;border-color:#6b6b6b;border-style:solid;border-radius:0px;” mpc_button__padding_divider=”true” mpc_button__padding_css=”padding-top:12px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:30px;” mpc_button__margin_divider=”true” mpc_button__margin_css=”margin-top:0px;” mpc_button__hover_font_color=”#ffffff” mpc_button__hover_background_color=”#6b6b6b” mpc_button__hover_background_effect=”slide-top” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__border_divider=”true” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__border_css=”border-color:undefined;border-style:undefined;” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__padding_divider=”true” mpc_divider__disable=”true” mpc_divider__preset=”mpc_preset_6″ mpc_divider__width=”30″ mpc_divider__content_type=”icon” mpc_divider__content_padding_divider=”true” mpc_divider__content_padding_css=”padding-top:0px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:10px;” mpc_divider__icon=”fa fa-heart” mpc_divider__icon_color=”#df5461″ mpc_divider__icon_size=”24″ mpc_divider__lines_color=”#df5461″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″ mpc_divider__margin_divider=”true” mpc_divider__margin_css=”margin-top:20px;”]Presented by Racquel Peters, The Campaign Against Hunger

The Food Apartheid and Racism workshop will focus on the historical and systemic inequities in the food access system and its impact on food availability today in under-served communities. It will explore the causal relationship between food injustice and racism and a structural approach to advocacy to ensure policies and programs are designed and implemented that promote food sovereignty and equity.[/mpc_callout][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][mpc_callout preset=”mpc_preset_14″ title_font_preset=”preset_2″ title_font_color=”#bc1823″ title_font_size=”20″ title_font_line_height=”2″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”Financial Literacy” title_margin_divider=”true” content_width=”100″ content_font_preset=”preset_0″ content_font_color=”#848484″ content_font_size=”17″ content_font_line_height=”1.75″ content_font_align=”left” content_margin_divider=”true” icon_align=”left” icon_type=”image” icon_image=”19561″ icon_padding_divider=”true” icon_padding_css=”padding-right:25px;” background_color=”#ffffff” border_divider=”true” border_css=”border-top:0px;border-right:0px;border-bottom:5px;border-left:0px;border-color:#bc1823;border-style:solid;” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:51px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:51px;padding-left:30px;” mpc_button__disable=”true” mpc_button__url=”url:%23|title:Link|” mpc_button__font_preset=”mpc_preset_20″ mpc_button__font_color=”#6b6b6b” mpc_button__font_size=”16″ mpc_button__font_transform=”uppercase” mpc_button__title=”ORDER NOW” mpc_button__border_css=”border-width:2px;border-color:#6b6b6b;border-style:solid;border-radius:0px;” mpc_button__padding_divider=”true” mpc_button__padding_css=”padding-top:12px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:30px;” mpc_button__margin_divider=”true” mpc_button__margin_css=”margin-top:0px;” mpc_button__hover_font_color=”#ffffff” mpc_button__hover_background_color=”#6b6b6b” mpc_button__hover_background_effect=”slide-top” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__border_divider=”true” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__border_css=”border-color:undefined;border-style:undefined;” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__padding_divider=”true” mpc_divider__disable=”true” mpc_divider__preset=”mpc_preset_6″ mpc_divider__width=”30″ mpc_divider__content_type=”icon” mpc_divider__content_padding_divider=”true” mpc_divider__content_padding_css=”padding-top:0px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:10px;” mpc_divider__icon=”fa fa-heart” mpc_divider__icon_color=”#df5461″ mpc_divider__icon_size=”24″ mpc_divider__lines_color=”#df5461″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″ mpc_divider__margin_divider=”true” mpc_divider__margin_css=”margin-top:20px;”]

Presented by Chase Bank

Unlock the world of money management! We’re here to equip you with essential financial skills that will set you up for a lifetime of smart choices and independence.

Whether you’re saving up for your dream goals or learning how to make your money work for you, this workshop is your stepping stone to financial empowerment.

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Dive into the world of healthy eating! Unveil the secrets of scrumptious, nutritious cooking in just 45 minutes.

 

Let’s whip up a dish that’s bursting with flavor, easy to recreate, and brimming with positivity.

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Ignite conversations around the profound connection between hunger and mental health.

 

Equip yourself with tools that have the potential to lighten the impact of hunger, sparking a journey towards resilience and well-being.

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Empower our youth with innovative conflict resolution techniques.

 

Step away from negativity and embrace positive ways to tackle frustrations. Discover strategies to transform anger into constructive actions.

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Embrace the heart of change with our Food Justice Seminar, tailor-made for young visionaries like you!

 

Explore the fascinating world of food justice – where healthy, equitable food access becomes a reality. We’ll uncover the impact of this movement on communities, health, and the planet, while empowering you with actionable insights.

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Unlock the world of money management! We’re here to equip you with essential financial skills that will set you up for a lifetime of smart choices and independence.

 

Whether you’re saving up for your dream goals or learning how to make your money work for you, this workshop is your stepping stone to financial empowerment.

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• Assembly Member Khaleel M. Anderson
• National Grid Foundation
• City Parks Foundation
• AEO Foundation
• Lily Auchincloss
• Levitt Foundation
• Merck Family Fund
• New York Community Trust
• NBA Foundation
• Anderson Rogers Foundation
• Henry E Niles
• L+M Development Partners

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[/mpc_textblock][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Brandon Jeffries is the Chief Operating Officer for Passion To The People LLC – a company providing strategic consultation for nonprofit organizations and small businesses active in communities. The intention behind the company is to turn a local community-based organization’s mission into best practices by way of grant identifying, staff training, consulting, and assessment. Formerly, Brandon served as the Director of Youth Services for Queens Defenders, collaborating with external organizations and community stakeholders in implementing youth services that improves the lives of teens and families through direct services and resources. Leading the strategic planning and implementation of programming and services, Brandon handled staff support and development to ensure quality curriculum and program activities. Programs include but are not limited to Youth Courts, Tutoring, and Youth Workshop with legal rights and consequences integrated where applicable. Additionally, he also led the expansion of the Rockaway Justice Center programming and services to areas of Queens where needed.

 

Early on, Brandon’s technology experience opened the door to teaching young offenders website development, Microsoft essentials and other marketable computer skills as part of the Second Chance Program, a collaboration between the Queens County District Attorney’s Office and the Queens Borough Public Library. From there, he went on to work with Queens Library as a Manager of Queens Library for Teens, engaging and impacting over 125 students per day.

 

Brandon has served as Co-Chair of the Far Rockaway Arverne Nonprofit Coalition and is an advisory board member of the Queens Institute of Research & Technology High School, as well as the Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School. His goal is clear cut: to bring resources and life transforming experiences to the youth and families of New York.[/vc_column_text][mpc_callout preset=”mpc_preset_53″ layout=”style_8″ title_font_preset=”preset_2″ title_font_color=”#bc1823″ title_font_size=”20″ title_font_line_height=”1″ title_font_transform=”none” title_font_align=”left” title=”Transformation of Food Systems: Hydroponic Microgreens” title_margin_divider=”true” title_margin_css=”margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:13px;” content_width=”100″ content_font_preset=”preset_1″ content_font_color=”#555555″ content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.7″ content_font_transform=”none” content_font_align=”left” content_margin_divider=”true” content_margin_css=”margin-left:15px;” icon_align=”left” icon_type=”image” icon_image=”19254″ icon_border_divider=”true” icon_border_css=”border-top:3px;border-right:3px;border-bottom:3px;border-left:3px;border-color:#cfd1d0;” icon_padding_divider=”true” icon_padding_css=”padding-right:20px;” background_color=”#ffffff” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:35px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;” mpc_button__disable=”true” mpc_button__font_preset=”mpc_preset_25″ mpc_button__font_color=”#ffffff” mpc_button__font_size=”17″ mpc_button__font_line_height=”1″ mpc_button__font_transform=”none” mpc_button__title=”Click” mpc_button__background_color=”#23bc68″ mpc_button__border_css=”border-width:2px;border-color:#23bc68;border-style:solid;border-radius:2px;” mpc_button__padding_divider=”true” mpc_button__padding_css=”padding-top:9px;padding-right:45px;padding-bottom:9px;padding-left:45px;” mpc_button__margin_divider=”true” mpc_button__margin_css=”margin-top:8px;” mpc_button__hover_font_color=”#ffffff” mpc_button__hover_background_color=”#26c93e” mpc_button__hover_border_css=”border-width:2px;border-color:#26c93e;border-style:solid;border-radius:2px;” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__border_divider=”true” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__padding_divider=”true”]Jessenia Preciado,  Teens for Food Justice

Attendees will learn how to grow their own micro-greens through hydroponic farming techniques.

Micro-greens are simple to take care of and can be grown and eaten in under two weeks!

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Food apartheid is the result of structural racism in the food system.

We will explore racial disparities in historical US structures of food production and access which have led to high rates of food insecurity and lack of healthy food access for Black and Brown communities in comparison with their white counterparts.

This workshop will explore food apartheid and how youths can advocate for changes to the food system.

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Please contact Howard Brown, Youth Empowerment Manager: hbrown@tcahnyc.org[/mpc_alert][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mpc_alert preset=”mpc_preset_22″ icon=”etl etl-envelope” icon_color=”#ff7314″ icon_size=”28″ icon_background_color=”#f3f3f3″ icon_border_divider=”true” icon_border_css=”border-top:0px;border-right:0px;border-bottom:0px;border-left:5px;border-color:#f3f3f3;border-style:solid;border-radius:0px;” icon_padding_divider=”true” icon_padding_css=”padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:25px;” font_preset=”mpc_preset_38″ font_color=”#555555″ font_size=”18″ font_transform=”none” font_align=”left” content_border_css=”border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;” content_padding_divider=”true” content_padding_css=”padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:25px;” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ border_divider=”true” border_css=”border-top:0px;border-right:5px;border-bottom:0px;border-left:0px;border-color:#f3f3f3;border-style:solid;border-radius:0px;” padding_divider=”true” margin_divider=”true”]Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?

Please contact Racquel Peters, Director of Development, to learn how you can support our youth: rgrant@tcahnyc.org[/mpc_alert][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”62px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][mpc_callout preset=”mpc_preset_53″ layout=”style_8″ title_font_preset=”preset_2″ title_font_color=”#bc1823″ title_font_size=”25″ title_font_line_height=”1″ title_font_transform=”none” title_font_align=”left” title_margin_divider=”true” title_margin_css=”margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:13px;” content_width=”100″ content_font_preset=”preset_1″ content_font_color=”#555555″ content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.7″ content_font_transform=”none” content_font_align=”left” content_margin_divider=”true” content_margin_css=”margin-left:15px;” icon_align=”left” icon_type=”image” icon_image_size=”full” icon_image=”19248″ icon_border_divider=”true” icon_border_css=”border-top:3px;border-right:3px;border-bottom:3px;border-left:3px;border-color:#cfd1d0;” icon_padding_divider=”true” icon_padding_css=”padding-right:20px;” background_color=”#ffffff” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:35px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;” mpc_button__disable=”true” mpc_button__font_preset=”mpc_preset_25″ mpc_button__font_color=”#ffffff” mpc_button__font_size=”17″ mpc_button__font_line_height=”1″ mpc_button__font_transform=”none” mpc_button__title=”Click” mpc_button__background_color=”#23bc68″ mpc_button__border_css=”border-width:2px;border-color:#23bc68;border-style:solid;border-radius:2px;” mpc_button__padding_divider=”true” mpc_button__padding_css=”padding-top:9px;padding-right:45px;padding-bottom:9px;padding-left:45px;” mpc_button__margin_divider=”true” mpc_button__margin_css=”margin-top:8px;” mpc_button__hover_font_color=”#ffffff” mpc_button__hover_background_color=”#26c93e” mpc_button__hover_border_css=”border-width:2px;border-color:#26c93e;border-style:solid;border-radius:2px;” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__border_divider=”true” mpc_button__mpc_tooltip__padding_divider=”true”]Brandon Jeffries is the Chief Operating Officer for Passion To The People LLC – a company providing strategic consultation for nonprofit organizations and small businesses active in communities. The intention behind the company is to turn a local community-based organization’s mission into best practices by way of grant identifying, staff training, consulting, and assessment. Formerly, Brandon served as the Director of Youth Services for Queens Defenders, collaborating with external organizations and community stakeholders in implementing youth services that improves the lives of teens and families through direct services and resources. Leading the strategic planning and implementation of programming and services, Brandon handled staff support and development to ensure quality curriculum and program activities. Programs include but are not limited to Youth Courts, Tutoring, and Youth Workshop with legal rights and consequences integrated where applicable. Additionally, he also led the expansion of the Rockaway Justice Center programming and services to areas of Queens where needed.

Early on, Brandon’s technology experience opened the door to teaching young offenders website development, Microsoft essentials and other marketable computer skills as part of the Second Chance Program, a collaboration between the Queens County District Attorney’s Office and the Queens Borough Public Library. From there, he went on to work with Queens Library as a Manager of Queens Library for Teens, engaging and impacting over 125 students per day.

Brandon has served as Co-Chair of the Far Rockaway Arverne Nonprofit Coalition and is an advisory board member of the Queens Institute of Research & Technology High School, as well as the Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School. His goal is clear cut: to bring resources and life transforming experiences to the youth and families of New York.
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