The 1906 Project Receives Black Spectrum Theater Community Appreciation Award at the 19th Annual St.Albans Jazz Festival
St. Albans. NY- The 1906 Project received a special award from the Black Spectrum Theater for serving the Southeast Community during the worldwide pandemic of 2020.
The award was presented at the 19th Annual St.Albans Jazz/R&B Festival at St. Albans Park on July 17th, celebrating the Black Spectrum Theatre's 50th Anniversary.
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The 1906 Project, Inc., Celebrates 10th Annual HolidayToy Giveaway
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(Jamaica, NY) — The 1906 Project, Inc., celebrated the holiday season with local families by providing free gifts and entertainment to more than 300 children during the 10th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway & Magic Show at The Saratoga Family Inn homeless shelter in Southeast Queens.
Emmy-Award Winning TV Personality Julian Phillips hosted the event where scores of children and their families temporarily housed at the shelter enjoyed music, food and the magic show.
President Jean Duchatellier said that The 1906 Project is able to assist local communities and help develop tomorrow’s leaders by partnering with individuals, local businesses and other not-for-profit organizations.
Duchatellier told the packed audience at the December 20th event that “we are here because we care.”
“We are proud of our partnership with The Saratoga Family Inn and their continued commitment to help children and families,” Duchatellier said.
The Saratoga Family Inn is the largest family homeless shelter in the city serving as temporary home to more than 250 families and 375 children.
Delivering an inspirational message championing family values, The 1906 Project Board Member Attorney Everett Hopkins told the audience to stay encouraged and prepare for the brighter days ahead.
“We want you to know that we believe in you,” said Hopkins of the Hopkins Law Group, LLC. “You can do anything, if you stay focused and keep working hard.”
Other participants, included: The 1906 Project Board Members CPA Jeff Terry and Raymond Gamble, local Community Advocate Fred T. Simmons and Civil Rights Attorney Eric Sanders of the Sanders Firm, P.C.
“The most important thing is that we were able to bring happiness to children and families that could use a little holiday cheer,” said Attorney Sanders, who makes an annual contribution to the event. “I want to thank The 1906 Project, Inc., for their efforts to help our communities.”
Contact: 1906 Project, Inc. | Jean Duchatellier | (917) 309-8283
Curtis Taylor at (646) 741–9615 | curtismediapr@gmail.com@gmail.com
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The 1906 Project, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization working to build stronger neighborhoods in Southeast Queens by partnering with individuals and institutions to advance quality local service initiatives that help develop tomorrow’s leaders.
Southeast Queens Anti-Hunger Community Initiative Delivers Free Thanksgiving Meal Baskets To Needy Families
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(Queens, NY) — The 1906 Project, Inc., and Sheltering Arms recently distributed dozens of free Thanksgiving meals to the needy in Southeast Queens as part of a local initiative to reduce the number of food insecure families in the borough, event sponsors announced.
The Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway provided full-course holiday meals to individuals and families expected to feed between 300-500 people, officials said. The meal baskets were distributed on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Sheltering Arms Family Resource Center at 107-14 Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park, officials said.
The Thanksgiving Baskets Giveaway is a part of efforts across the nation by individual organizations to combat hunger.
Statistics from the New York City Coalition Against Hunger show an estimated 1.4 million New Yorkers living in households lacking sufficient food.
Jean Duchatellier, president of the 1906 Project, Inc., a Southeast Queens-based not-for-profit organization, said that local and national hunger statistics show some people are struggling to put food on the table.
“We need to do all we can to reduce the number of families living in food insecure households,” Duchatellier said. “Sheltering Arms has been a consistent partner and longtime advocate when it comes to providing community services and delivering resources to those in need.”
Since 1831, Sheltering Arms has worked to ensure that vulnerable children and families receive the care they need to remain free of violence, abuse and a cycle of generational poverty.
Elizabeth McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer of Sheltering Arms, said that the partnership with The 1906 Project, Inc., continues to deliver results for the Southeast Queens Community.
“We are committed to helping children, families and our city’s most vulnerable populations recover from loss, abuse, neglect, and poverty. McCarthy said. “By partnering with the 1906 Project to provide food and other critical supports, we can free our children and families to focus on what is most important: healing and strengthening family bonds so they can reach their greatest potential. Together we can build stronger futures and put an end to hunger, abuse and neglect in our Queens community."
In Queens, an estimated 13.3 percent, or 300,190 local residents were food insecure; or did not have access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members, according to recent data from Feeding Families, an advocacy organization that works to end hunger and feed America through a nationwide network of member food banks.
Ray Gamble, a 1906 Project, Inc., Board Member, said that while recent data shows Queens has the least amount of food insecure individuals in New York City, “we must continue to work together to eliminate hunger and all forms of neglect.
“One individual or family going without food is too many,” Gamble said. “No effort is too small when it comes to helping those in need. We are again honored to work again with Sheltering Arms. They have proven to be a great champion for the Southeast Queens community.”
Contact: Jean Duchatellier, The 1906 Project, Inc. | (917) 309-8283
Mohan Sivaloganathan, Sheltering Arms | (212) 886-5604
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The 1906 Project, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization working to build stronger neighborhoods in Southeast Queens by partnering with individuals and institutions to advance quality local service initiatives that help develop tomorrow’s leaders.
Sheltering Arms strengthens the education, well-being, and development of 24,000 vulnerable children and families across New York City each year so that everyone has the support and opportunity needed to maximize their potential. Through innovation and partnerships, Sheltering Arms has enabled low-income children and families to take steps toward brighter futures, free from the cycle of generational poverty, since 1831.
The 1906 Project Inc., Partners With Local Civic Leaders In Southeast Queens To Bring Early Holiday Cheer
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More Than 250 Children Treated To Magic Show, Toys & Face Painting
(Jamaica, NY) - More than 250 children enjoyed an early Christmas and were treated to toys and face painting as part of the Eighth Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway & Magic Show holiday celebration at the Saratoga Family Inn homeless shelter in Southeast Queens.
The children, ranging in all ages, were also treated to food and music but the highlight of the fun-filled evening was the live magic show where several of the young audience members were called to the stage to participate.
“For eight years we have had the privilege of putting this event together working with the staff at the Saratoga Family Inn,” said Jean Duchatellier, president of the 1906 Project, Inc. “These children and their families have faced challenges so it warms your heart when you are able to bring smiles to their faces and families during this holiday season.”
The 1906 Project, Inc., a local not-for-profit organization sponsored the event held at The Saratoga Family Inn in Jamaica Queens near John F. Kennedy Airport on December 22nd.
The organization works to build stronger neighborhoods in Southeast Queens by partnering with individuals and institutions to advance quality local service initiatives that help develop tomorrow’s leaders.
City Councilman Donovan Richards, who donated toys to the event, said, “The holiday season is a time for giving, particularly to those who are less fortunate, which is why it is important that we never forget to make sure every child in the community has a gift to open on Christmas morning.
“I’d like to thank all the members of the community for donating toys to my office and the 1906 Project, Inc., for putting together another great event for the families at the Saratoga Family Inn,” Richards said.
The Saratoga Family Inn is one of the largest family homeless shelters in New York City providing temporary housing to more than 250 families and 375 children, officials said. Nationally, an estimated 2.5 million children are homeless, according to the National Center on Family Homelessness.
Other event co-sponsors included former New York Jet and OTH Resources, Inc., President & CEO Michel Faulkner, Eva Duzant, president of EG Edwards & Associates and Attorney Eric Sanders of the Sanders Firm P.C.
Faulkner said, “This Christmas is all about giving and we are very grateful for the opportunity to imitate God’s character in every area.”
Sanders said it was a privilege to participate and give back to the community.
“This makes you humble and I am happy that I could make a small contribution to such a worthy event,” Sanders said. “These children are our future so it very encouraging to see such tremendous turnout from the community.”
Special guests and volunteers included, Herlema Owens, president of Association of Women Construction Workers of America, Inc., and Lourdes M. Ventura, president of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association.
Ventura said, “This is a great event that gives the children an opportunity to see that they are loved and appreciated. And, it is always wonderful to see children laughing and playing. This is a very positive event not just for the Southeast Queens community but speaks to what makes New York great.”
Local Attorney Everett Hopkins of the Hopkins Law Group, an executive board member of the 1906 Project Inc., lauded the effort made by local elected officials and civic leaders during the busy holiday season to support the children.
“The Saratoga Family Inn is a special place that helps families get back on their feet,” Hopkins said. “The local elected officials and community leaders being here is the best holiday gift these children and their families could receive. It shows the power of working together as a community.”
The 1906 Project, Inc., has given out more than 1,500 toys to children in Southeast Queens during the past eight years.
Contact: 1906 Project, Inc. | Jean Duchatellier | (917) 309-8283
Curtis Taylor at (646) 741–9615 | curtismediapr@gmail.com@gmail.com
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Southeast Queens Community Unites To Deliver Early Holiday Cheer And Goodwill To Needy Families
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(Jamaica, NY) - The holiday goodwill meal initiative comes as statistics from the New York City Coalition against Hunger show an estimated 1.4 million New Yorkers are living in households lacking sufficient food.
Jean Duchatellier, president of the 1906 Project, Inc., a local not-for-profit organization and event co-sponsor said that published local hunger and poverty statistics confirm some individuals and families are struggling to make ends meet.
“For the past several years we have been fortunate to partner with Sheltering Arms/Safe Space which has a long track record of delivering services to those who need them most,” Duchatellier said. “Once again we are grateful that through the partnership we were able to provide free meals and help many local families this holiday season.”
Since 1831, Sheltering Arm/Safe Space has worked to ensure that vulnerable children and youth receive the care they need to remain free of violence, abuse and neglect, officials said.
Elizabeth McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer of Sheltering Arms/Safe Space, said that community-based organizations like the 1906 Project, Inc., play an important role in helping to deliver services to vulnerable populations.
“The children and families we serve have experienced loss, abuse, neglect or destitution and would not have access to a holiday meal to share with family and friends without the support of the 1906 Project,” McCarthy said.
“We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to partner with the 1906 Project, Inc., each year,” McCarthy said. “Through their generous support, hundreds of vulnerable children, youth and families have had the opportunity to join together as a community to celebrate the holiday season. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the group for many years to come.”
Attorney Everett Hopkins, 1906 Project, Inc., Board Member, said partnering with local organizations such as Sheltering Arms/Safe Space was “important to improving neighborhoods in Southeast Queens.”
“Experience has taught us that working together we can accomplish much more,” said Hopkins, also the Founder and Managing Director of the Hopkins Law Group, LLC, located in Springfield Gardens also serving the Southeast Queens community. “We know working with Sheltering Arms/Safe Space we are reaching those who have the most need.”
Jeff Terry, 1906 Project, Inc., Board Member, said, “this is a wonderful event where you get to meet great people and assist those who need the help most.”
Duchatellier added: “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Sheltering Arms/Safe Space and other local leaders as we continue to work together to build stronger communities.”
For additional information about the 1906 Project, Inc., contact Jean Duchatellier at: (917) 309-8283; or the Sheltering Arms/Safe Space (Jamaica Office), contact Carissa Carson at: (718) 526-2400.
Contact: 1906 Project, Inc. | Jean Duchatellier | (917) 309-8283
Curtis Taylor at (646) 741–9615 | curtismediapr@gmail.com@gmail.com
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The 1906 Project, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization working to build stronger neighborhoods in Southeast Queens by partnering with individuals and institutions to advance quality local service initiatives that help develop tomorrow’s leaders.
Since 1831, Sheltering Arm/Safe Space has worked to ensure that vulnerable children and youth receive the care they need to remain free of violence, abuse and neglect.