In the 1990s, Queens became the most ethnically diverse county in the U.S., as major waves of immigrants from Latin America, Asia, and the former Soviet Union transformed neighborhoods like Jackson Heights, Corona, and Forest Hills into thriving multicultural hubs.
"When I first came to Queens Community House in 1986, childcare wasn’t on my radar. I was a social work intern, focused on housing. But when I graduated in 1987, my supervisor, Irma Rodriguez, encouraged me to stay and help develop a network for family daycare providers.
This feature was first published in 2018. Intergenerational work has always been a cornerstone of the settlement house model. QCH's Friendly Visiting program, which began in 2017, has since been fostering meaningful connections between home-bound seniors and volunteers.
Queens, NY — Queens Community House (QCH), one of the borough’s largest and most impactful social service organizations, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a change in the title of its senior officer, Ben Thomases, from Executive Director to Chief Execu
This month in Community Matters: youth leaders dived deep with experts at our annual career panel; Pomonok’s older adults tapped into nature at the world’s largest rooftop farm; and our “50 for 50” spotlight shines on Ramon Silverio Jr.—from Teen Center trailblazer to global breaking ico
