ASTORIA, QUEENS — A laundromat in Astoria will provide free laundry services to 30 low-income families in the neighborhood. The services, funded with the Blackstone-backed Champlain Hudson Power Express project, will run out of 14th Laundry located at 3067 14th St. The families in Zone 126 will be…
The Zone 126 food pantry at Long Island City High School opened Feb. 9, helping ensure the nutritional needs of students and families are met in a dignified, healthy, and culturally appropriate way. Established in 2011, Zone 126 focuses on serving students and families living in the Queensbridge,…
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou Earlier this year, Zone 126 marked a significant milestone in the organization’s history when we turned 10 years old. Just…
By Rachel Vick No Kid Hungry has named one of Queens’ own as a hunger hero for her unwavering dedication to getting food to New York City residents. Lifetime resident of northwest Queens Dr. Anju Rupchandani, who serves as the executive director of Zone 126, was honored for…
Over the last year, all across our nation, we have seen a rise in hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. During the month of March, we saw countless incidents that have made many of us shake our heads in disgust and have led many…
PS 171Q has been working hard to increase students’ daily attendance by informing parents about the importance of students attending school on a daily basis, and incentivizing both students and parents. On Friday, November 15th, PS 171Q & Zone 126 hosted a breakfast to celebrate the families of…
The King of Kings Foundation is a partner at Long Island City High School. Their mission is to inform young people about the dangers of gang violence, drugs, guns and the lack of education. King of Kings has been a partner at the school through Zone 126 for…
At IS 126Q, one room on the fourth floor stands out from the rest with its colorful, glittery door that reads “Throw Kindness Like Confetti.” Inside, you can find two teal bean bag chairs, a wide assortment of snacks, art and school supplies in every corner, a mini-library,…
Pictures and Testimonials from Zone 126’s Education Forum with Queens Borough President Candidates held on 12/10/19 at Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens County. “Thank you for holding the Queens Borough President Candidates Education Forum. I found it very informative, it was good to see those who…
Regular school attendance for students of every age is fundamental for realizing substantive academic achievement throughout a student’s career and has enduring impacts on their socio-emotional development (1). Chronic absenteeism (CA) invokes a strategic concern within the framework of Zone 126’s collective impact model structured around the student…