Please find below some suggestions for supporting your children at home. Below is information compiled from The National Association of School Psychologists, American School Counselor Association, The Child Mind Institute, and the United Nations International School: Some … [Read more...] about Talking to Kids about Terrorism: What the Experts Say
Peace Lanterns Festival: A Day of Meditation, Music, and Water Activities to Celebrate the UN International Day of Peace
Date: Sunday, September 25 Time: 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Gantry Plaza State Park, Center Blvd & 49th Ave., Long Island City This floating lantern ceremony is inspired by Buddhist tradition and continues a 14-year partnership between HarborLAB Executive Director Erik … [Read more...] about Peace Lanterns Festival: A Day of Meditation, Music, and Water Activities to Celebrate the UN International Day of Peace
PODCAST: “Gifts of Spirit and Caregiving” – Peter Gudaitis on Faith Leadership and Disaster Response
Maggi Van Dorn talks with Peter Gudaitis In the wake of the 9/11 tragedy fifteen years ago, an organization called New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) came together to coordinate disaster relief. Since that time, NYDIS has grown and gone on to provide relief after … [Read more...] about PODCAST: “Gifts of Spirit and Caregiving” – Peter Gudaitis on Faith Leadership and Disaster Response
Catholic-Muslim Joint Action Initiative report and action guidelines
The Interfaith Center of New York through the Catholic-Muslim Joint Action Initiative from 2010-2015 has worked to support social services providers and community-based organizations from diverse backgrounds. This program not only fostered understanding between Muslim and … [Read more...] about Catholic-Muslim Joint Action Initiative report and action guidelines
Faith leaders, students & legislators rally to support legislation for halal & kosher meals in public schools
On Wednesday, September 8, ICNY, along with a coalition of interfaith partners joined students and legislators at a press conference on the steps of city hall to welcome the announcement of the introduction of new state legislation for halal and kosher meals for children in … [Read more...] about Faith leaders, students & legislators rally to support legislation for halal & kosher meals in public schools
