Happy Thanksgiving!
NYThanksgiving, which occurs on the fourth Thursday in November, is based on the colonial Pilgrims' 1621 harvest meal. The holiday continues to be a day for Americans to gather for a day of feasting, football and family.
Allen Food Pantry
Shekinah Youth Church 111-54 Merrick Boulevard, JamaicaIn need of food? Then the Greater Allen Cathedral of New York is here to help. You can visit the pantry on Mondays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Thursdays 1L00 am to 2:00 pm.
Black Spectrum @Home – Holiday Comedy Concert
Online NYThe Black Spectrum Theatre has a rich archive that they are sharing with the world during COVID. Comedian Talent and a host of top notch comedians grace the stage at Black Spectrum for a holiday concert. Rated PG - 136…
Thrive NYC
Phone NYThe COVID-19 crisis, coupled with everything that's going on right now, can feel alarming and heartbreaking all at once. If you’re having trouble with it, you are not alone. Call 1-888-NYC-Well or text WELL to 65173. This will get better.…
The George Cables Trio w/ Special Guest Ed Jackson
Online NYGeorge Cables has emerged as a major voice in modern jazz. He is currently performing and recording as a soloist, with trio and larger ensembles, and as a clinician in college jazz programs. In addition to composing and arranging for…
Greater Jamaica Development Corporation’s Restaurant Loan Program
NYDespite Jamaica’s development boom, there is currently an estimated $230.1 million in yearly unmet demand for full service restaurants in Downtown Jamaica. To spur restaurant development, the State of New York, in conjunction with GJDC, is actively seeking restaurant entrepreneurs…
Allen Food Pantry
Shekinah Youth Church 111-54 Merrick Boulevard, JamaicaIn need of food? Then the Greater Allen Cathedral of New York is here to help. You can visit the pantry on Mondays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Thursdays 1L00 am to 2:00 pm.
The Jamaica Read-a-thon 2020
Zoom OnlineA Better Jamaica’s Jamaica Read-a-thon helps us fund our Jamaica Reads program. Jamaica Reads deploys senior citizens to local elementary schools where they tutor 1st graders struggling with the acquisition of their reading skills. You can help us get more…
StartUP! Business Competition
NYIt's back! The 2020-2021 StartUP! Business Competition is starting, giving out four $10,000 grants to exciting new businesses throughout Queens. Participants will be able to take classes from subject-matter experts, meet one-on-one with advisors to develop their business, and compete…
Hands on History: Crazy Quilt Squares
Online NYChildren learning to sew would have taken up a crazy quilt — a patchwork piece that lived up to its name with wacky colors and scraps of leftover fabric. Make your own crazy quilt square with us online, and check…