Zach Lyons retweeted
Congratulations to @GoodShepherdNYC @Nickesha_GSS on being honored by @CityAndStateNY 40 in their 40s. Your dedication to advocating for children, youth and families across NYC and NYS is commendable. Well deserved honors to @jason_laidley & @BKKenya @DASNY_President as well.
Introducing the 40 In Their 40s List
These New York leaders hitting the primes of their careers: cityandstateny.com/power-lis…
Zach Lyons retweeted
We appreciate @NYCSchools budget investments- but NYC must also #RestoreEdPrograms like 3-K, preschool special education, restorative justice, Mental Health Continuum, community schools, immigrant family communications, nurses, & Students Success Centers @NYCMayor @NYCCouncil
Happy to have attended the Marsha & Sylvia Plan roundtable. Grateful for these council members who are supporting LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers and including voices of the community on this plan.
@GoodShepherdNYC is committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and families and appreciate that youth/foster care and education are included in this plan.
Campaign for Children Rally at Bronx borough hall for child care and afterschool @ChildrenNYC #nomorebudgetcuts xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1ypKdkYnX…
This morning, Good Shepherd Services rallied at city hall with @ChildrenNYC ahead of the preliminary budget hearing on children and youth to let the council know that we need to invest in our youth!
Learning to Work Rally Happening now at City Hall Steps #SaveLTW xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1gqGvQqdY…
Great to meet with Jarred from @SenIwenChu's office today with @NYSCSN to advocate for #CommunitySchools! We shared the importance of community schools and the funding needed to support and expand these schools.
Zach Lyons retweeted
@goodshepherdnyc is excited to join @NYSCSN for the 2024 #CommunitySchools Advocacy Day today.. Thank you Olivia of Assembly Member @WilliamColton8 office for allowing us to share the supports needed for CS across NYS and our budget priorities.
Zach Lyons retweeted
@GoodShepherdNYC joined hundreds in Albany to call on lawmakers to expand alternatives to incarceration, diversion, and immediate record sealing for young people who are arrested in NY by passing the #YouthJusticeandOpportunitiesAct
@SenatorMyrie
@CarlHeastie
@AndreaSCousins
Yesterday, we went to Albany to advocate for afterschool programs with @NYSYouthSuccess. We urge elected officials to invest in afterschool because these programs are essential for young people and families!
This week was the week of the winter solstice, which also brings Homeless persons’ Memorial Day, a day to honor all those who have lost their lives while experiencing homelessness or due to the conditions of homelessness.
As we remember those who have lost their lives while homeless, it is important to recommit ourselves to the work to end homelessness. I want to thank @UrbanPathwaysNY and @CFHNYC for putting on this event and honoring these lives who are often dismissed.
Zach Lyons retweeted
THIS WEDNESDAY October 18th from 2:30-5:30pm for a #YouthJustice Speakout! Celebrate #YJAM with partners of #Right2RemainSilent, YJ&O, and community members alike!
RSVP here: bit.ly/3PIHBb0
Follow @Right2RemainSi1 for more
Zach Lyons retweeted
At last week’s oversight hearing on cuts to public safety programs, Council Member Avilés criticized @nycprobation on their decision to abruptly cancel the Next STEPS program, which invests in NYCHA youth by connecting them with mentorship, employment and education opportunities.
Next STEPS played a vital role for NYCHA youth, but last month @nycprobation cut the program without warning or explanation.
It's crucial that we prioritize connecting our young people to education and job opportunities.