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Life Through Another Lens: Desirae Tongco
Life Through Another Lens features stories from New York Junior League volunteers, shared in their own words, that explore how we experience the world – and our community – through perspectives shaped by our individual identities. In this edition, seven-year NYJL member Desirae Tongco reflects on how her involvement became a welcoming source of creativity, […]
Legislative Breakfast Convened NYC Leaders On Access To Reproductive Care
The New York Junior League (NYJL) hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast at the historic Astor House on Tuesday, October 28, bringing together policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and advocates to focus on this year’s advocacy theme: Access to Reproductive Care. Council Member Julie Menin opened the program with remarks underscoring the urgent need to protect and expand […]
Community Partner Team Member Spotlight – Angelo Caberra, the Director of the City College of New York’s Immigrant Student Center for Resources and Research and leader of the Young Women Initiative at Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School
Can you tell us about the Young Women Initiative at Esperanza Preparatory and your role? Back in early 2020, I started as the Community School Director at Esperanza Preparatory Academy Magnet School, where I managed after-school programs and community resources. That’s also when I first partnered with the New York Junior League. For the past […]
Annual Meeting 2025 Recap
New York Junior League Celebrates End of Successful 2024-2025 NYJL Volunteer Year at Annual Meeting On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the New York Junior League held its Annual Meeting at All Souls NYC. During the meeting, NYJL leaders shared accomplishments from the 2024–2025 volunteer year. Attendees heard from Angelo Cabrero, the Director of the City […]
LIFE THROUGH ANOTHER LENS: NANCY SCULLY
“Life Through Another Lens” features stories of NYJL members, in their own words, to shed light on how we experience the world and the NYJL through different lenses informed by our individual identities. In this edition, NYJL member Nancy Scully shares favorite memories and reflections from her 50+ years in the League. What prompted you […]