OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates – Westchester & Hudson Valley Chapter and The White Plains Library Presents: And Then They Came For Us

We will present the documentary film: And Then They Came For Us The documentary film of Japanese internment in the 1940’s The guest speaker: Takeshi “Tak” Furumoto will share his experiences during this period and follow by discussion on this period in the USA’s history.   You are invited to join us at: White Plains Library […]

A Love Letter to Nature, Community Gardening Event

EVENT: A Love Letter to Nature, Community Garden Day LOCATION: Mount Vernon High School 100 California Road Mount Vernon, NY 10552 DATE&TIME: Saturday, May 20th, 10AM-4PM   On May 20th, MVHS is holding an "open house" where neighbors and friends can come out to learn more about the "A Love Letter to Nature" project, participate […]

Afghan Dreamers: Film Screening

EVENT: Afghan Dreamers: Film Screening LOCATION: The Picture House, Bronxville DATE&TIME: Sunday, May 21 @ 5 PM   Hearts & Homes for Refugees is proud to host a preview screening of “Afghan Dreamers,” an award-winning documentary about an all-girls Afghan robotic team that was produced by New Rochelle native David Cowan and directed by NY-based David Greenwald. […]

“Afghan Dreamers” at Voice & Vision Film Festival

The Picture House Bronxville

Afghan Dreamers   Hearts & Homes for Refugees hosts screening of acclaimed “Afghan Dreamers” at Voice & Vision Film Festival Sunday, May 21, 5:00 pm The Picture House, Bronxville followed by a Q&A with the producer, director and an Afghan advocate   Buy Tickets   HHR is proud to host a preview screening of “Afghan Dreamers,” an award-winning documentary […]

Climate, Jobs and Justice in Yonkers tomorrow at 4pm!

EVENT: Rally for the Climate, Jobs, and Justice LOCATION: 1 Fernbrook St, Yonkers, NY 10705 DATE&TIME: May 25th, @ 4PM On Thursday, May 25th, join us in Yonkers at 4pm to rally for the Climate, Jobs, and Justice Package! Our press conference mobilization will be one of nearly a dozen events statewide on May 25th, […]

The Beginning of Beczak Talk

Beczak Environmental Education Center 35 Alexander St, Yonkers, NY, United States

From the Beczak Environmental Education Center: Come listen to two Beczak pioneers talk about the history and the future of Yonkers' beloved environmental center!

#CleanSlateNY Advocacy Day

Albany State Capital Albany, NY, United States

#CleanSlateNY: May 31, 2023 Advocacy Day Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:00 AM -  4:00 PM ET New York State Capitol: Million Dollar Staircase, Albany, NY 12224   Join advocates from across New York State for two Clean Slate Advocacy Days in Albany on May 31 to win passage of Clean Slate. We'll gather in the […]