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** SUMMER UPDATES
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John, we are gearing up for a tough year ahead. The NYC City Council just passed the FY21 city budget and as anticipated, we've seen our budget cut. That means we will be relying on your support for the upcoming year to ensure that our programs stay afloat!
Regardless, we want to take a moment to recognize our champions at City Council who have continued to support our work amid the fiscal crisis
Council Member Daneek Miller ([link removed][UNIQID])
Speaker Corey Johnson ([link removed][UNIQID])
Council Member Brad Lander ([link removed][UNIQID])
Council Member Daniel Dromm ([link removed][UNIQID])
Council Member Mark Levine ([link removed][UNIQID])
Council Member Farah Louis ([link removed][UNIQID])
Council Member Keith Powers ([link removed][UNIQID])
Council Member Justin Brannan ([link removed][UNIQID])
The budget that has passed isn't perfect, there's still a lot of work that needs to be done on behalf of communities of color and we will ensure that we're at the forefronts of the struggle to ensure our city is an equitable and just society.
That's why our summer programs are so critical. We're gearing up to launch our virtual social justice book club for youth! Participants have chosen the book, The Color of the Law as the first book to read in our book club.
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government ...
We will be launching one more book club this summer for adults! Stay tuned for updates on that front. In addition to this, we're continuing our push to get #MuslimsCount counted for the Census. To date, we've helped 2,000 households be counted in the Census. Check out our upcoming events and our fiscal year achievements. Once again, counting on your blessings!
With Gratitude,
Aniqa Nawabi
Executive Director
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A LOOK BACK AT OUR ACHIEVEMENTS IN FY20
June 19th, 2020: Our 3rd Engagement with Bellevue Hospital, supporting essential workers as they help save our lives!
Our Incredible Census Captain Ali Kaba helping community members fill out the Census!
June 5th, 2020: MYNYC Closing Ceremony where our students presented their social justice projects.
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FREE ANTI-BODY TESTING
Antibody testing will be offered on an appointment-only basis from Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24. Tests are free for all City residents over the age of 18, and available at the below sites Monday- Friday from 12:00 PM-8:00 PM or Saturday through Sunday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Appointments can be made on ** this site ([link removed][UNIQID])
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Brooklyn P.S. 12
430 Howard Avenue
Queens
Queens High School of Teaching
74-20 Commonwealth Blvd
Manhattan
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
501 West 165th Street
Bronx
James Monroe HS Campus Annex
1551 East 172nd Street
Staten Island
Former St. John Villa High School
57 Cleveland Place
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Brooklyn
Cumberland, 100 North Portland Avenue
Ida G. Israel, 2925 W 19th Street
Jonathan Williams Houses, 333 Roebling Street
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Woodside, 50-53 Newtown Road
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Gouverneur, 227 Madison Street
Dyckman, 175 Nagle Avenue
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165 Vanderbilt Avenue
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