Tag: youth-development

Op-ed: Top five reasons to join the Girl Scouts in Queens

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Dec. 10, 2024 By Mary Ann Hellenbrecht, Girl Scout troop leader in Queens for 40 years I first became a Girl Scout troop leader over 4 decades ago because of my daughters. What I didn’t realize back then was how much I would learn and grow alongside not only my daughters but all the…

Queens youth enjoy PAL’s Lights On Afterschool event with activities and performances

Lights On Afterschool Pathways Queens

Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of Queens youth celebrated a day filled with enriching events at the Police Athletic League’s (PAL) annual Lights On Afterschool event on October 24.  The event featured PAL centers and sites across the five boroughs, including youngsters from the Pathways Prep site located at 109-89 204th…