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Selfhelp Community Services celebrate Older Americans Month across centers in Queens

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Jun. 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Selfhelp Community Services celebrated National Older Americans Month in May with a series of musical performances, recognition ceremonies and community gatherings across its five Older Adult Centers in Queens. The events, held throughout the month, honored older adults in Forest Hills, Bayside, Maspeth and Flushing with support from…

Queens Holocaust survivors gather for early Passover Seder in Forest Hills

A local nonprofit held a Passover Seder event for Queens Holocaust survivors on Wednesday, April 9.

Apr. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of Holocaust survivors in Queens gathered for an early Passover celebration on Wednesday, April 9, at the Forest Hills Jewish Center for Holocaust Survivors, located at 106-06 Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills. The event was sponsored by Selfhelp Community Services, a nonprofit organization that provides essential…

Queens centenarian celebrates 101st birthday at Clearview Older Adult Center in Bayside

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Mar. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres She has more than a century of stories and a community full of admirers to celebrate with her. Ming Hwa Lee, a beloved member of the Clearview Older Adult Center, celebrated her 101st birthday on Tuesday afternoon, surrounded by community members and a host of local elected officials.…

AM Nily Rozic partners with Grubhub and Selfhelp Community Services for holiday meal giveaway

2024-12-16 Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Brings Holiday Cheer to Flushing with Annual Holiday Meal Giveaway

Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Nily Rozic joined forces with Grubhub and Selfhelp Community Services on Monday, Dec. 16, for her annual holiday meal giveaway. Rozic distributed 500 locally sourced meals to members of the Flushing community, including many seniors who frequent Selfhelp Rosenthal Senior Center. Selfhelp provides affordable housing, home…

Assemblymember González-Rojas praises 2025 fiscal budget for investments in Queens communities

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Apr. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Queens Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas (D-34) celebrated the passing of the New York State budget for the 2025 fiscal year, highlighting its inclusion of investments in numerous Queens neighborhoods. Many of these investments include in the budget, which was passed on Saturday, Apr. 21, will have a large impact on…
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