May 17: Access for Young Women (AFYW) 9th Annual Leadership Conference, Forest Hills, NY
Access for Young Women (AFYW) invites you to attend their 9th Annual Youth Leadership Conference on Saturday May 17, 2008 from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
The day's activities include:
- Activities and presentations celebrating girl's leadership
- Fun and informative workshops by AFYW members on Street Safety, Teen Depression, Drug Trafficking, Interracial Relationships, Tibet/China Conflicts and more!
- Special performance by acclaimed spoken word artist Felice Belle
- Dance, music, and spoken word performances by Queens Community House youth.
- Free Breakfast and Lunch!
Access for Young Women (AFYW) is a program of Queens Community House aimed at promoting gender equity and leadership in girls ages 12-18. The program is held at sites in Forest Hills, Jackson Heights, and Newtown and Hillcrest High Schools in Queens, NY.
For more information or to RSVP contact Tara Devineni at 718-592-5757 ext. 252
Queens Community House
108-25 62nd Drive
Forest Hills, NY 11375
www.queenscommunityhouse.org
Trains R, V to 63rd Street or E, F to 71st Street
Buses Q23, Q38, or Q58
We look forward to seeing you on May 17th!
AFYW is now in its 14th year of providing valuable leadership opportunities to young women residing in Queens. The program has demonstrated proven results in increasing participant’s self-esteem, academic performance, leadership skills, and knowledge of gender issues. If you or someone you know would be interested in joining Access for Young Women please contact Tara Devineni, Director of Counseling and Leadership at 718-592-5757 ext. 252 or email her at tdevineni@queenscommunityhouse.org.
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Posted on April 22, 2008 in Event / Call to action by tdevineni
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