📣 SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for our 3rd Annual Gala as we mark a milestone in our journey – La Colmena’s 10th Anniversary. 🐝

Stay tuned for when tickets are available! lacolmenanyc.org/gala2024

🧵1/6 We have been nonstop. Last week we hosted the Muslim Sisters of Staten Island at La Colmena for their Ramadan Food Bag Distribution.

🧵2/6 We also continue with our mentor & mentee program for new arrivals in partnership w/ NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. New arrivals are learning directly from long term immigrants -- from jobs, schools to building community.

🧵3/6 La Colmena continues to partner up w/ the NYPD Community Affairs to advice new arrivals on the do’s & dont’s & about their rights. Together we are building bridges.

🧵4/6 We were proud to participate in the first inclusive St. Patrick's Day Parade on Staten Island. Congratulations to Forest Avenue BID and Pride Center of SI for making this happen.

🧵5/6 La Colmena continues with its carpentry program in partnership with MakerspaceNYC. Students are learning everyday how to use different equipments that will help them in construction.

🧵6/6 Excited to partner up with Domestic Workers to begin the We Rise Training for Trainers at La Colmena. Together we are creating the next generation of leaders!

Despite the weather, our immigrant outreach unit continues serving our immigrant families — creating effective opportunities to build community trust. A special thank you to La Colmena 🐝 aka The Beehive for hosting our safety tips workshop. Together we can build strong communities for everyone.

The NYC Coalition for Domestic Work is at City Hall today ready to testify at today's Committee on Consumer & Worker Protections hearing. We want to ensure the city's budget this year reflects an investment for #CareForNYC through the Domestc Worker & Employer Empowerment Initiative! ✊

🧵5/7 We understand the importance of ESL courses & this is why by partnering up w/ College of Staten Island & NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs we have been able to host ESL classes & the #WeSpeak program in all 3 of our centers. -- Every day workers are learning how to communicate at the job site.

🧵6/7 At a state level as members of the Domestic Workers Initiative w/ Adhikaar @cga_npc Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network Domestic Workers we joined the #ExcludedNoMore to push for the Unemployment Bridge Program for immigrant workers✊🏽.

🧵7/7 We remain committed to continue pushing against hate and to create a welcoming Staten Island for all by partnering up w/ Hispanic Federation though Partners Against the Hate.

📢 We released the City’s newly expanded, landmark Workers’ Bill of Rights, a guide to rights in the workplace in NYC, which was created in collaboration with NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs + NYC Human Rights!

You have rights regardless of immigration status.

Know your rights at on.nyc.gov/49xPpEc