Tag: DIVAS for Social Justice
Spreading Joy During the Holiday Season In Southeast Queens
New Yorkers have faced ongoing economic challenges since 2019, with the rising costs of food, utilities, and housing making it increasingly difficult for many...
Anyone Can Be Great, Because Anyone Can Serve
In January 2025, I applied to be a Queens General Assembly (QGA) Delegate , due to disillusionment with the Election in 2024. I needed...
Holiday Gift Shoppe 2025
Minimalisa in partnership with Garden of Resilience and DIVAS for Social Justice will host their annual Holiday Gift Shoppe on December 14, 2025. Since...
Why Understanding Data Matters
In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, then-Mayor De Blasio provided daily updates on COVID-19 numbers and available resources for New Yorkers, addressing...
Sustainable Summer Giveback Thrives at Garden Of Resilience
Sustainability is thriving at the Garden of Resilience thanks to MinimalisaNYC! MinimalisaNYC has partnered with Garden of Resilience since 2022! By providing new and...
Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement
The New York Public Lawyers of Interest and The Lawyers Alliance of New York have assembled a resource that provides resources for understanding...
Students Profile Party Shack To Be Included For Anti-Gun Violence Asset...
Students from Laurelton's STEAM for Social Change Program interviewed business owner Ann Branch of Party Shack. The interview will be featured on the social...
Environmental Initiative Reduces Land Waste & Food Insecurity Combining Holiday Cheer
MinimalisaNYC and DIVAS for Social Justice hosted a Holiday Gift Shoppe at the Garden of Resilience in Springfield Gardens, Queens. The business and the...
Give Back This Season Through The Eyes of Children
For the past six months, Grace and Gaelle have made their monthly trips to the Garden Of Resilience. Every month the students from Laurelton...
Fitness Entrepreneur Brings Xtreme Hip Hop to Laurelton
Sherri Tolbert , a fitness entrepreneur and local resident of Laurelton is vested in keeping her community healthy. Every Saturday, Ms. Tolbert teaches Hip...
