Community Impact
Offering a “New View” online
After the recent installation of Internet access at Good Shepherd Services’ facilities, NYJL’s virtual workshops present a ‘New View’ for youth clients. When the pandemic suddenly disrupted daily life and required everyone to limit physical contact, technology immediately became a necessary resource–to continue education programs, maintain employment, apply for unemployment assistance, attend doctor’s visits without […]
NYJL and advocates urge the NYC mayor to prioritize educational needs of students experiencing homelessness in school reopening plans
On August 4, 2020, the New York Junior League joined Advocates for Children of New York and other organizations in New York City to send a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio asking that he prioritize the educational needs of students who are homeless, as part of the city’s plans for reopening schools this fall. […]
Statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion from the NYJL Board of Directors
We recognize the heartbreaking and devastating effects of racism and inequity that are playing out in our City and country. For the past 120 years, New York Junior League (NYJL) volunteers have been community builders. At no other time in our history has this been more critical. We stand together with our NYC community, and […]
Video: Community Issues Forum
Community Action and Advocacy Around Homelessness and Food Insecurity in the Current Environment Monday, April 20, 2020 • 7:00 p.m. Featuring panelists: Manhattan Borough President – Gale Brewer New York City Councilman – Ben Kallos New York State Senator – Liz Krueger Win Vice President of Policy and Planning – Jessica Yager Panel discussion moderated […]
Expanding access to Regional Enrichment Centers to students who are homeless
Amid the COVID-19 situation, the New York Junior League is still identifying ways to serve our community. As New York City schools adjust to the new normal, educators settle into remote teaching, and students grapple with a new, ad hoc way of learning, more than 100,000 students who are homeless might not have the same […]